UK web users ‘most paranoid in the world’
Web users from the UK are more concerned with online safety than users from any other country, according to a study published today by Internet security firm G Data.
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Rise in redundant securing digital sector jobs
There has been a rapid rise in the number of people made redundant securing work as consultants in the digital sector, according to new figures.
ICANN gives greenlight for ‘.brand’ domain names
ICANN’s board of directors has voted Monday to allow virtually unlimited new domain names based on themes as varied as company brands, entertainment and political causes, in the system’s biggest shake-up since it started 26 years ago.
The mobile wallet: an end to flashing your cash?
Will the mobile wallet sound the death knell of cash? The latest research by YouGov shows almost one quarter (23%) of people are interested in using their mobile phone instead of cash to pay for purchases. YouGov analysts expect take up of this so-called “wave and pay” technology to be rapid.
The rise of the ‘connected home’: Are consumers willing to pay for extra services?
With more and more household devices becoming connected to the internet, such as energy controls and security systems, are consumers willing to pay the extra costs these systems will entail? New research from Ovum takes a closer look at the home of the future….
Only 4% of Smartphones protected from security threats
New market forecasts from Juniper Research indicate that currently less than 1 in 20 smartphones and tablets have third party security software installed in them, despite a steady increase in threats from device loss/theft, malwares and viruses.
Right to reply: Codemasters hack shows online game has changed
The British gaming firm, Codemasters, has been the victim of what it describes as a ‘significant’ data theft, with the personal details of thousands of users stolen. Paul Vlissidis, technical director at NGS Secure, an NCC Group company, looks at the changing nature of online gaming…
Right to reply: Users need better tools to prevent cyber attacks
This week, defense secretary Dr Liam Fox spoke about how Britain is under continuous attack from cyber criminals. Peter Regent, director of online authentication at digital security provider Gemalto, shares his views on the need for industry and enterprise to better equip users with a full range of tools to intercept hackers who have shifted … [Read more…]
Facebook’s ‘stealth’ facial recognition roll-out sparks privacy outcry
Facebook has started rolling out a facial recognition feature worldwide, with a tool called ‘Tag Suggestions’, sparking controversy for not informing users of the change.
Top 10 tips: Offering cloud services to customers
Cloud computing is high on the agenda for all UK businesses, particularly for companies with substantial IT infrastructure – hosting providers, and large enterprises. Ditlev Bredahl, CEO at OnApp explains why hosting companies have a substantial market opportunity selling more flexible, profitable cloud services to traditional dedicated and shared hosting customers – who in turn … [Read more…]