Recent articles by Will Head

Gartner urges IT departments to 'let go'

Gartner urges IT departments to 'let go'

Firms must recognise the opportunities of consumer and Internet technologies.
Will Head Nov 7 2006 11:38AM Strategy
Hackers use Wikipedia to spread malware

Hackers use Wikipedia to spread malware

Hackers are using online encyclopaedia Wikipedia to spread malware, according to a security firm.
Will Head Nov 6 2006 9:32AM Security
Image-based spam defeats filters

Image-based spam defeats filters

Junk emails using pictures rises to 30 per cent of all unsolicited messages.
Will Head Nov 2 2006 10:07AM Security
Mass spam uses BMW to dupe users

Mass spam uses BMW to dupe users

Hey, you've won €950,000 and a brand new BMW 5 Series.
Will Head Nov 1 2006 8:26AM Security
Egg scrambles Garlik to crack ID theft

Egg scrambles Garlik to crack ID theft

The developers behind internet bank Egg have turned their attention to tackling ID fraud.
Will Head Oct 31 2006 9:42AM Security
Panda trials Linux anti-virus software

Panda trials Linux anti-virus software

Open source OS still vulnerable, says security firm.
Will Head Oct 30 2006 11:29AM Security
Desktop is here to stay, says Citrix CEO

Desktop is here to stay, says Citrix CEO

Web apps won't take over the world.
Will Head Oct 26 2006 9:55AM Software
Web viruses wilt but spyware soars

Web viruses wilt but spyware soars

Web-based viruses decreased by half in September, according to new figures from US-based security firm ScanSafe.
Will Head Oct 23 2006 10:00AM Security
Cancer enquiries centre on the Web

Cancer enquiries centre on the Web

Internet is the first port of call for information on the disease.
Will Head Oct 19 2006 10:01AM Oddware
Universal Music sues video sharing sites

Universal Music sues video sharing sites

YouTube safe, but Gouper and Bolt under pressure.
Will Head Oct 19 2006 10:01AM Software
Trojan variants hide behind rootkits

Trojan variants hide behind rootkits

Haxdoor mutates to steal confidential info.
Will Head Oct 19 2006 10:01AM Security
US surfers drive Web traffic surge

US surfers drive Web traffic surge

TV, sports and news sites top the league for September.
Will Head Oct 18 2006 8:52AM Software
AMD's acquisition of ATI inches forwards

AMD's acquisition of ATI inches forwards

Canadian Minister of Industry gives the nod.
Will Head Oct 17 2006 10:17AM Hardware
Companies urged to check IE7 readiness

Companies urged to check IE7 readiness

Users will get Internet Explorer 7 whether they want it or not.
Will Head Oct 16 2006 3:29PM Security
Google YouTube success 'not a given'

Google YouTube success 'not a given'

Copyright issues need to be sorted out before advertisers will get onboard,
says Gartner.
Will Head Oct 16 2006 10:07AM Software
Companies urged to check IE7 readiness

Companies urged to check IE7 readiness

Users will get Internet Explorer 7 whether they want it or not.
Will Head Oct 16 2006 10:07AM Software
Lemonade out to squash BlackBerry

Lemonade out to squash BlackBerry

Isode's Lemonade server could knock RIM off the top spot.
Will Head Oct 6 2006 10:11AM Hardware
Stolen mobiles scream blue murder

Stolen mobiles scream blue murder

New service wipes handset, backs up data and screams very loudly.
Will Head Oct 4 2006 10:06AM Telco/ISP
Malware threat doubles in September

Malware threat doubles in September

Huge rise in targeted attacks.
Will Head Oct 4 2006 10:06AM Security
EBay leads the pack for shopping searches

EBay leads the pack for shopping searches

Consumers on the hunt for bargains.
Will Head Oct 3 2006 9:45AM Financial Services

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