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Trojans account for over half of malware

Trojans account for over half of malware

Over 54 percent of the new malware in the second quarter of 2006 were trojans, according to new data.
René Millman Jul 14 2006 11:41AM Security
Whitehall opts for thin clients

Whitehall opts for thin clients

The government plans to move to thin client computers to help tackle security issues, according to the new Whitehall chief information officer (CIO).
Sarah Arnott Jul 13 2006 2:40PM Hardware
Tangible ROI is possible for IT purchases

Tangible ROI is possible for IT purchases

Return on investment. How many times have you heard or used that phrase in your career? If the answer is never, it's a surprise, but not a total surprise. Measuring the return on investment on IT procurement has not always been the major driving factor – too often, technical specs and whizzy feature lists have clouded purchasing decisions.
Paul Fisher Jul 12 2006 5:01PM Security
Debate: Can there be any justification for organisations monitoring their staff's email?

Debate: Can there be any justification for organisations monitoring their staff's email?

Mark Hughes Jul 12 2006 4:50PM Security
Pivotal support for Tenzeng

Pivotal support for Tenzeng

Location-based services (LBS) vendor Tenzeng has secured funding via an investment from Pivotel Group, one of Australia’s five licensed mobile telecommunications companies.
Staff Writers Jul 12 2006 10:17AM Oddware
Brighter outlook for IT budgets in 2007

Brighter outlook for IT budgets in 2007

A Datamonitor survey suggests more firms will invest in IT projects to
improve efficiency and comply with regulations.
James Murray Jul 12 2006 9:42AM Strategy
IBM releases Notes for Linux desktops

IBM releases Notes for Linux desktops

The Linux/Notes combination may prove a powerful alternative to
Windows/Exchange.
Martin Veitch Jul 12 2006 9:42AM Software
Younger viewers abandon TV for the net

Younger viewers abandon TV for the net

BBC 'yoof' audience in decline.
Matt Chapman Jul 11 2006 2:11PM Software
IBM to release Lotus Notes for Linux

IBM to release Lotus Notes for Linux

Software is based on Eclipse open source technology.
Matt Chapman Jul 11 2006 2:10PM Software
Cover Story: Working for Gold

Cover Story: Working for Gold

For all of the change that occurs in the industry, there remains one immutable consideration that every IT security manager must deal with: the justification of security costs.
Ericka Chickowski Jul 10 2006 8:48PM Security
Auction sites feed market for stolen goods

Auction sites feed market for stolen goods

Mobile phones top the list of 'second-hand' items.
Matt Chapman Jul 10 2006 1:49PM Financial Services
Demand for specialist training at all-time high

Demand for specialist training at all-time high

Professionals working in the charity sector and government departments lead
the way in requests for specialist courses.
Michelle Perry Jul 7 2006 1:46PM Training & Development
What pill can I take for cyber insecurity?

What pill can I take for cyber insecurity?

Ahhhhh, the internet. We are hooked, and we better be prepared for the consequences. Real dollars are being lost, identities are being stolen, botnets are running rampant, consumer ATM cards are being compromised, spam is jamming our inboxes, the press is reporting stories that contribute to consumer cyber fears, and mankind again finds itself waging a protracted war — this time against internet insecurity.
Kevin Mandia Jul 6 2006 8:31PM Security
China poised for £1bn 3G bonanza

China poised for £1bn 3G bonanza

Arrival of 3G will have a profound impact on the Chinese telecoms market.
Robert Jaques Jul 6 2006 11:58AM Telco/ISP
Symantec mistakes open source tool for trojan

Symantec mistakes open source tool for trojan

An faulty update has caused Symantec to incorrectly detect the Zlob trojan in the open source Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS).
Tom Sanders Jul 6 2006 11:57AM Security
1394: a good vintage for consumer electronics

1394: a good vintage for consumer electronics

Although the 1394, or FireWire, high speed peripheral interconnect standard is being strongly challenged by USB in PC markets, there are signs of life for the technology in consumer electronics products, analysts predict.
Robert Jaques Jul 6 2006 11:57AM Hardware
Axing WinFS signals new web focus for Microsoft

Axing WinFS signals new web focus for Microsoft

But software giant missed an opportunity to spin its recent decision.
Robert Jaques Jul 6 2006 11:57AM Software
No official probe for social networking sites

No official probe for social networking sites

Reports of 'investigation' exaggerated, says Child Exploitation and Online
Protection Centre.
Matt Chapman Jul 5 2006 10:00AM Software
Germany tops for IT security

Germany tops for IT security

German companies are beating the rest of Europe when it comes to IT security, according to McAfee.
Matt Chapman Jul 5 2006 10:00AM Security
Europe overcharging for mobile call termination

Europe overcharging for mobile call termination

European mobile phone companies are charging "unrealistic" fees for call termination.
Matt Chapman Jul 5 2006 10:00AM Telco/ISP

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