Internet security
Passwords for chocolate (23 April 2008)
Keeping passwords and security details a secret can be one of the toughest jobs in business...
How good are your passwords? (18 February 2008)
What would you guess is the most commonly-used password? According to the marvellous Modern Life Is Rubbish blog, it's....
Keep that data safe... or else (30 January 2008)
Slapped wrist given to Marks and Spencer over the loss of a laptop containing personal details of 26,000 employees.
The facts about phishing (25 October 2007)
Efforts by eBay and PayPal to combat phishing - when villains mimic the presentation of familiar sites to prise personal data from unsuspecting visitors - seemed to have paid off.
Chinese sites worst for security threats ( 9 August 2007)
Britain fares relatively well in a survey of compromised websites; but a UK-based security expert warns against complacency. And for once, Microsoft doesn't bear the brunt of the criticism.
Dear Facebook, please burgle my house ( 8 August 2007)
Your profile on social sites like Facebook may reveal more than you intend. Your photos and personal messages could tell a fraudster all he needs to get into your bank account.
Don't get caught with your (cyber) pants down (27 July 2007)
Being secure while using the internet is important - doubly so when you use the internet in business, even if you only use email.
New tool promises better web protection (20 July 2007)
Internet Explorers can download an early version of a new web security tool with significant advantages over its predecessors.
Lightning-fast security check for your PCs ( 8 June 2007)
Panda Software's new NanoScan website takes less than a minute to test your PC for active viruses. You might be surprised how often it finds one.
New virus targets USB memory sticks (15 May 2007)
Do you allow your staff to use USB memory sticks on their office PCs? For many people, they're an essential business tool - but you'll need to be aware of the latest virus threat.
Backup: a bore today, a life-saver tomorrow ( 8 May 2007)
Backing up your business-critical data is getting easier and cheaper. The newer operating systems include some great automated tools; or there are several free online services worth checking out.
Two arrested for wifi 'leeching' (23 April 2007)
Ever been tempted to leech off someone else's wireless network? Of course not, because that would be illegal. But if you've got a network yourself, don't run the risk of others doing so.
3.5m people suffer online fraud: whose fault? ( 2 April 2007)
Why do you keep getting spam email? Because a surprisingly high number of people respond to it, according to a new survey.
Are you safe from hackers' latest trick? (20 March 2007)
Hackers are using new tactics to disguise their malicious code, trying to outsmart your computer's anti-virus protection. But we're all still falling for some pretty old tricks as it is.
Free tool tells you which websites to trust ( 8 March 2007)
Google is one of the internet's most trusted sources. But how far can you trust the sites Google points you to? This free tool from security specialists McAfee might help.
Drive-by pharming threat for broadband users (22 February 2007)
If your router is insecure, you could be at risk.
Watch out for suspicious Valentine's Day emails (13 February 2007)
A new email virus that appeals to the romantic
Protect yourself when using search engines (12 January 2007)
Search engines can't guarantee that the sites they return are free from malware and other threats. Besides using good security software, there are also things that you should be mindful of to avoid hidden hazards.
BT Internet Security Pack brings advanced protection (11 January 2007)
Protect your business from viruses, spyware, phishing schemes and other online threats.
Protecting your laptop (28 December 2006)
Christmas and New Year is a common time to lose your laptop. Here's our advice on securing your notebook and keeping your data safe.
Don't be reeled in by holiday phishing ( 8 December 2006)
Find out how to avoid your or your customers' personal information being caught in scammers' nets
Net crime is a bigger fear than burglary ( 9 October 2006)
As the Get Safe Online campaign relaunches, the BBC report on a government survey that shows more people fear net crime than burglary. Get Safe Online offers advice on protecting yourself and your business.
Wireless networks - Is your business safe? (27 September 2006)
Whether you have a wireless network or are thinking of setting one up, it would be worth joining our web seminar.
WiFi security article (23 August 2006)
A new article about WiFi security has been published in response to a previous post about public WiFi networks.
Viruses everywhere (21 August 2006)
At any point in time there can be a number of visurses, hoaxes and scams. I've highlighted a few of the many places where you can find up to date lists and descriptions.
Sensitive data still on second-hand hard disks (14 August 2006)
BT-led research finds three hundred second-hand hard drives containing payroll information, personal data, and financial details including bank account details.
US warning to update Windows (11 August 2006)
The US Department of Homeland Security urges Windows users to install the latest patches from Microsoft as quickly as possible.
