Facebook facing privacy furore 

Facebook facing privacy furore

In Messaging - By Stewart Mitchell, 19 October 2010 9:58 AM
Facebook ID numbers passed by apps to advertising companies.
Privacy authorities seek global exposure 

Privacy authorities seek global exposure

In Risk - By Liam Tung, 23 September 2010 9:01 AM
In a StreetView world.
FTC closes probe into LimeWire inadvertent file sharing 

FTC closes probe into LimeWire inadvertent file sharing

In Risk - By Dan Kaplan, 31 August 2010 2:02 PM
P2P site's security controls may have been vulnerable.
Smartcard boss resigns over data sharing  

Smartcard boss resigns over data sharing

In Risk - By Liam Tung, 5 August 2010 9:24 AM
Too many hands on customer data.
German government criticises Facebook's data regulations 

German government criticises Facebook's data regulations

In Messaging - By Dan Raywood, 9 April 2010 11:50 AM
Minister "astonished" by proposed changes.
US Congress accidentally leaks confidential report 

US Congress accidentally leaks confidential report

In Web/client - By Dan Raywood, 10 November 2009 10:42 AM
P2P networks to blame.
Experts doubt DIAC bio-database can stop ID fraud 

Experts doubt DIAC bio-database can stop ID fraud

In Crypto - By Munir Kotadia, 25 August 2009 5:46 PM
Fingerprint sharing a small step for IT security.
IIA cautions against ISP e-security burdens 

IIA cautions against ISP e-security burdens

In Risk - By Ry Crozier, 11 June 2009 10:05 AM
Measures outlined by Senator Conroy to kick-start development of an e-security code of practice for ISPs are “on the table” but may not make the final cut.
New variant of Conficker worm detected 

New variant of Conficker worm detected

In Applications - By Dan Raywood, 14 April 2009 11:33 AM
A new variant of the Conficker/Downadup worm has been detected that utilises peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing networks.
Google: No significant security issues with Google Docs 

Google: No significant security issues with Google Docs

In Web/client - By Chuck Miller, 30 March 2009 11:07 AM
Despite apparent security issues in Google Docs, the company is playing down the risks.
Google's glitch in the cloud 

Google's glitch in the cloud

In Web/client - By Chuck Miller, 10 March 2009 10:57 AM
Google Docs, a web-based word processor, experienced a glitch that shared documents without permission.
ICO launches data sharing consultation 

ICO launches data sharing consultation

In Risk - By Fiona Raisbeck, 16 August 2007 9:53 AM
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has launched a consultation on its new framework code of practice for sharing personal information.
EU governments agree to DNA database sharing 

EU governments agree to DNA database sharing

In Hackers - By Fiona Raisbeck, 14 June 2007 11:18 AM
A DNA and personal information database will be shared between all the police forces in Europe under new plans agreed by EU governments yesterday.
UK watchdog: Data sharing risks must be addressed 

UK watchdog: Data sharing risks must be addressed

In Risk - By Fiona Raisbeck, 25 May 2007 9:53 AM
Local authorities must consider the benefits and risks to the public before sharing personal data between departments or other agencies, the Information Commissioner's Office ...
Caring sharing scheme defends against net attacks 

Caring sharing scheme defends against net attacks

By David Quainton, 8 June 2005 11:42 AM
Service providers and network operators will be able to share internet attack information thanks to a fledgling industry group.
Microsoft moves to shut down SP2 file sharing sites 

Microsoft moves to shut down SP2 file sharing sites

By René Millman, 16 August 2004 4:17 PM
Microsoft has slapped threats of legal action against a web site after it offered Microsoft's new service pack through the BitTorrent file sharing network.
Group releases open specification for sensitive info sharing 

Group releases open specification for sensitive info sharing

By Marcia Savage, 29 March 2004 6:12 PM
The Regional Alliances for Infrastructure and Network Security (RAINS), a nonprofit organization of IT companies and government agencies that promotes homeland security ...
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