Porn sites fight back over malware claims By Will Dalton The pornographic websites identified as posing a significant threat of infecting users with malware have defended their records.
WordPress users urged to change passwords after botnet attack By Will Dalton WordPress users and Internet administrators are this week picking up the pieces from a sweeping cyber attack on the popular blogging platform.
Pentagon data breach sees half a million Guantanamo emails leaked By Will Dalton Server crash at the Pentagon results in “significant amount of defence work” and “over 500,000 emails containing attorney-client privileged communications”, being lost.
Huawei secures place in Italy's 1 billion euro 4G project By Will Dalton The Chinese manufacturer is continuing to spread its wings in Europe having now signed a lucrative deal to help implement Italy's ultra-fast 4G mobile network.
Today's Tech: MacBook causes spy photo drama in Iran, Google Glass-inspired startups eye VC cash, Wolfson inks Samsung chip deal By Will Dalton The pick of the action from both the consumer and professional sides of ITProPortal today, also including news of another lawsuit for Google.
Over 50% chance of catching malware on popular porn sites By Will Dalton New research has detected an upsurge in the harbouring of malware on popular pornographic websites, with the worst offenders posing more than a 50 per cent risk of infecting the visitor's computer.
Bitdefender takes fight to Android malware with new AV release By Will Dalton The Romanian security firm has launched a brand new version of its free antivirus solution on the Google-owned operating system, Android.
"Mortified" Iranians demand MacBook spy photos are taken off the web By Will Dalton A Londoner who was sent photos from his stolen MacBook of unsuspecting new owners in Iran has been asked to remove the pictures after the story spread across the web.
Samsung Galaxy Mega phablets are revealed By Will Dalton Samsung appears well and truly committed to its ‘phablet’ line having today confirmed the launch of two more giant smartphones – the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 and Galaxy Mega 6.3.
Industry applauds new Oxford Cyber Security Centre By Will Dalton With the government announcing that the UK is to host a new global cyber security centre at Oxford University, industry experts have praised the nature of the UK's developing cyber strategy.
Report: 7 inch Microsoft Surface tablet set for production By Will Dalton According to sources in the US, the tech giant is set to follow the same tablet path as Apple and other rivals by scaling down the original 10.6in Surface to a new 7in model.
Ransomware: The cybercrime money machine of 2013 By Will Dalton The malware that paralyses your computer and demands a ransom for its release is on the rise. We speak to the experts to find out more on one of the most profitable cybercrimes out there.
US official: China will pay the price for its cyber attacks By Will Dalton Robert Hormats, Undersecretary of State for Economic, Business and Agricultural Affairs, has said that hacking and cyber espionage attempts from the Chinese will cost the country valuable business.
South Korea: North was behind cyber attacks in March By Will Dalton Tension continues to build as Seoul points the finger of blame at its neighbour over the cyber attacks that crippled its banks and TV networks last month.
Today's Tech: Exposing the weaknesses in Samsung mobile, GameStick launch delayed, security expert fears for US cyber safety By Will Dalton The pick of the action from ITProPortal today, covering news and features across both the consumer and professional sides of the site.
US will be crushed by state sponsored cyber attack, warns security CEO By Will Dalton Philip Lieberman of security firm Lieberman Software believes a lack of concern for IT security will cost the US greatly as international foes continue to line up cyber attacks.
GameStick launch delayed until June By Will Dalton The Android console brought into the limelight via Kickstarter was due for release this month, but high demand has delayed its arrival.
Today's Tech: HTC One delay sees profits plunge, Google eyes WhatsApp for $1 billion, Facebook may charge users to send messages By Will Dalton The pick of the action across the consumer and professional sides of ITProPortal today, also featuring news of Canada's bid to boost its struggling mobile darling, BlackBerry.
Aggressive ads invading privacy of Android users By Will Dalton Research from Romanian security firm Bitdefender has highlighted the growing problem of data breaching in Android apps that share user data with third parties.
HTC One delay sees disastrous profit drop for Taiwanese firm By Will Dalton A delay in the release of the flagship HTC One smartphone - unveiled back in February - has led to HTC posting a record-low quarterly profit.
£10 to message Tom Daley? Facebook trials new payment system By Will Dalton The world's largest social network is hoping to reduce spam on the site by charging users for messages sent to public figures and members they aren't connected with.
Today's Tech: HTC One reviewed, North Korea controversy spills into cyber sphere, KFC iPhone app launched By Will Dalton The pick of the action from ITProPortal today, including news and reviews from both the consumer and professional sides of the site.
North Korea Twitter and Flickr accounts hacked by Anonymous By Will Dalton Social media accounts belonging to the North Korea government's Uriminzokkiri news agency have been hacked this afternoon, posting pictures mocking supreme leader Kim Jong-un.
North Korea threat: US and South Korea form cyber alliance By Will Dalton As the world weighs up how serious the threat of nuclear attacks are from North Korea, the US and South Korea are taking no chances with their cyber defences.
Tech City leader Rohan Silva quits government role By Will Dalton One of the driving forces behind London’s burgeoning Tech City has resigned from his role as senior policy adviser to David Cameron’s government.
