InfoSec 2006: SMBs the poor relation for info security - DTI

Small businesses are the poor relation when it comes to information security, according to the latest DTI survey on breaches within UK PLC. Chris Potter, Information Security Assurance Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, which ran the survey, described it as 'a tale of two cities'. The figures show small businesses are investing less, suffering more incidences and are less aware than their large-scale counterparts. ...more

Yahoo changes its model

When the Internet first grew in popularity, a business model existed where revenue could be generated using advertising banners and "click-thrus". But the businesses using the World Wide Web are starting to change tack and looking to find a way of making you pay. It's no surprise really that the business model has changed, the previous one was built on sand and the number of dot. ...more

Nominet under fire over iTunes domain dispute

UK domain registrar faces a legal challenge to its right to resolve disputes over domain name ownership. Nominet faces having to establish its authority after the former owner of the itunes.co. ...more

eBay sales provoke Blue Peter response

The BBC has suspended free entrance to attractions across the UK for Blue Peter badge holders, following a recent spate of badge sales on eBay. Blue Peter badges are awarded to viewers who are deemed to have made a contribution to the long-running children's TV programme. As well as the prestige, recipients get free access to scores of tourist, entertainment and educational attractions. ...more

New Palms due in the spring

Palm Computing will be launching the successor to the Palm V in April, according to reports. The new handheld computer, reportedly called the M505, will break the sub-100g barrier and, like its rivals from Handspring, have an expansion slot. Two versions of the device will be available, one with a colour screen, and one in monochrome. ...more