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Proposed anti-piracy laws kicked to touch

Two of the largest US-based internet providers are rumoured to be ready to roll over and co-operate with the Recording Industry Association of America, who have been demanding tougher action against people suspected of illegal file-sharing of copyrighted films and music. In striking contrast to this, the British government announced today that it would drop [...]

Have you heard the joke about the lost data?

Being paranoid has it’s benefits: – You’re always prepared for when the men in the black helicopters come to get you at 3am You never trust the emails from the widow of the late DR JOHNSTON MTABE, the Scottish chiropodist, who amassed a £101m fortune which is currently locked in a bank in Nigeria, requiring your assistance And [...]

Windows Worm Wreaks Worldwide Woe

Try saying that after a few sherberts… Depending on how closely you monitor computer and technology news, over the past week or two you may have heard quite a bit about a new piece of malicious software which is doing the rounds. The “Downadup” worm, as it is known, is reported to have infected more than 9 [...]