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US broadband growth and speeds disappointing

US broadband growth and speeds disappointing

Two pieces of research have painted a grim picture of the US broadband industry..
Iain Thomson Aug 13 2008 1:32PM Telco/ISP
European court stays Gary McKinnon's US extradition

European court stays Gary McKinnon's US extradition

The European Court of Human Rights has temporarily stayed the extradition of accused UK hacker Gary McKinnon to face computer abuse and cyber-terrorism charges in the US.
Egan Orion Aug 13 2008 9:46AM Security
US warns Olympic travellers about electronic espionage

US warns Olympic travellers about electronic espionage

In a strongly worded warning the US government warned people visiting Beijing for the start of the Olympic Games that they should trust no-one with their electronic devices..
Iain Thomson Aug 11 2008 7:11AM Security
US universities adopting 802.11n

US universities adopting 802.11n

Wi-Fi is expected to be available in 99 per cent of North American universities by 2013, according to research released by industry analyst ABI Research this week.
Clement James Aug 8 2008 7:39AM Networking
Emerging countries to take spam lead

Emerging countries to take spam lead

The majority of the world's spam continued to be sent from the US during the second quarter of 2008 but experts predict it won’t be long till developing nations take the lead.
Negar Salek Aug 7 2008 4:28PM Security
Emerging countries to take spam lead

Emerging countries to take spam lead

The majority of spam is currently sent from the US but experts predict it won’t be long till developing nations take the lead.
Negar Salek Aug 7 2008 12:09PM Security
US government failing on digital security

US government failing on digital security

A report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that key US departments are failing to take data security seriously.
Iain Thomson Jul 30 2008 8:14AM Security
US government security data compromised

US government security data compromised

The security of data held by the CIA, the FBI and the US Department of Defense was compromised earlier this year after a partner agency allowed zone transfer access of its Domain Name Services.
Robert Blincoe Jul 29 2008 7:39AM Security
US unveils cybersecurity power grid plan

US unveils cybersecurity power grid plan

A new response plan for threats to the national power grid is in the works.
Chuck Miller Jul 23 2008 3:56PM Security
Apple fastest growing computer manufacturer in US

Apple fastest growing computer manufacturer in US

Apple computers have enjoyed an excellent second quarter of 2008, with sales growing faster than any other manufacturer.
Iain Thomson Jul 18 2008 9:10AM Hardware
Spam surged in second quarter, US remains biggest culprit

Spam surged in second quarter, US remains biggest culprit

Spam significantly increased in the second quarter of 2008, security vendor Sophos reported today.
Staff Writers Jul 16 2008 4:08PM Security
US government releases security guidebook for IT managers

US government releases security guidebook for IT managers

The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a publication to help IT managers assess security controls.
Staff Writers Jul 14 2008 5:06PM Security
HP wins cloud deal with US Defense Department

HP wins cloud deal with US Defense Department

HP has signed a contract to construct a huge cloud computing centre for the US Department of Defense.
Shaun Nichols Jul 14 2008 9:14AM Hardware
US Senate passes surveillance bill

US Senate passes surveillance bill

Telcos breathe sigh of relief.
Iain Thomson Jul 11 2008 9:47AM Security
US broadband take-up slows

US broadband take-up slows

The latest study from the Pew Internet and American Life Project shows that US take-up of broadband is slackening off, and that many dial-up customers have no intention of upgrading..
Iain Thomson Jul 7 2008 8:16AM Telco/ISP
US rebate cheques spent on porn

US rebate cheques spent on porn

President Bush's economic stimulus plan which involved sending cheques of up to US$1,200 to every taxpayer has provided a boom to the online porn industry, according to market research..
Iain Thomson Jul 5 2008 6:30AM Software
US government sued over tracking mobile phones

US government sued over tracking mobile phones

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) are suing the US Department of Justice (DOJ) for details of its ability to track individuals via their mobile phones..
Iain Thomson Jul 3 2008 12:41PM Oddware
US antitrust regulators examine Windows 7

US antitrust regulators examine Windows 7

US regulators are examining the upcoming version of Windows to ensure that Microsoft is in compliance with the final judgement in antitrust cases..
Andrew Charlesworth Jun 24 2008 11:52AM Software
US remains science and tech superpower

US remains science and tech superpower

The US remains the dominant world power in science and technology, a new US Federal government-sponsored report claims today..
Robert Jaques Jun 13 2008 8:00AM Strategy
US ISPs agree to block child porn sites

US ISPs agree to block child porn sites

Three of the largest ISPs in the US have struck a legal deal to block child pornography sites, mirroring a voluntary agreement which already exists among the majority of UK ISPs..
Andrew Charlesworth Jun 12 2008 7:37AM Telco/ISP

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