Tag: internet
Drive-by pharming: secure your broadband router, and be careful where you surf
New research from the Indiana University School of Informatics suggests that up to half of all broadband users could be at risk from a new type of threat now known as 'drive-by pharming'. Using JavaScript, it's possible for a hacker…
SearchAhead provides early warning system for safe web browsing at work
Given that porn accounts for 2 out of 3 web pages visited at work, the new SearchAhead service from ScanSafe could be the answer for employers worried about their workforce's inappropriate surfing habits, as well as providing an extra level…
UK broadband now generally cheaper than dial-up
I can't remember when I was last on a dial-up Internet connection, but I know there are still people who haven't upgraded to broadband. For some of those, it might be because you do need a certain standard of PC…
NASA and Google join forces to put data online
Geek-favourite and solar-explorer NASA has signed a deal with (also) geek-favourite and search-powerhouse Google to archive vast amounts of it's images and data online in an easy-to-search library…
New survey reveals online holiday booking habits of UK consumers
New research reveals the holiday booking habits of British Internet users. 55% book their holidays online, with only 7% using high street travel agents. Two-thirds of Internet users take two or more holidays a year, whilst 'silver surfers' enjoy more…
Silver surfer generation is a myth, survey suggests
According to research from ICM, the web-savvy 'silver surfer' generation is a myth. 48% of 55-64 year olds had no interest in downloading material from the web, compared with just 14% of 18-24 year olds….
3'S X Series Launch pricing – they got it right shocker
Comment from David Murphy of Mobile Marketing Magazine I wouldn't want to be working in one of 3's stores over the next few weeks. Because if the mobile network operator, or mobile media company as it prefers to style itself,…
New tool aims to bypass web censorship
A new web tool developed by the University of Toronto claims to be able to bypass a country's censorship of certain web sites by acting as a proxy between people in a censored country and a computer in an uncensored…
YouTube on your mobile phone – thanks to the Orb and 3's X-Series
Yep we were a bit cynical about it too, but one of the big stories from today's 3 X-Series launch is that subscribers will be able to watch YouTube vids on their mobile. Apparently the Orb software, which will…
Britain's Internet divide widening, research suggests
New research from Point Topic suggests that the divide between those with access to the Internet, and those without, could be widening. Whilst those with Net access are accessing it at increasing speeds and putting more of their lives online,…