Identity theft is here to stay
Comment David Holtzman: The most freeing quality of the computer age has also become its most troublesome aspect - every time we use services over the Internet or a network, we expose our identity.
SSL-based VPNs are gaining favour
Feature Virtual private networks are normally based on IPsec encryption, but they can use SSL encryption, already included in web browsers and servers?
UK registry grants privacy protection
News The registry for .uk domain names will allow domain name holders to opt out of having their personal addresses displayed online
More VPN choice -- why not base them on SSL?
Feature VPN Advisor, a monthly series, kicks off with the choice between hardware and software, and the arrival of a new kind of VPN based on SSL
Unisys unveils multi-system storage tool
News The Storage Sentinel lets IT managers look at the data held on different storage systems using a single interface
Jaguar is fastest-selling Apple OS
News Apple has broken its own sales records with the release of OS X 10.2, which has sold over 100,000 copies in one weekend
£20m on offer for IT entrepreneurs
News The DTI is offering a share of £20m for people who have suggestions for research into new technology areas, with equal funding provided by industry
Cyberterrorism: Security versus liberty
News Since the attacks of 11 September, people have become more prepared to give up civil liberties in order to increase security - but not everyone is convinced that limiting privacy is a good thing
Mozilla 1.1 goes for speed
News The new open-source browser improves performance and stability, but some remaining bugs are yet to be ironed out
Copy-protection software thwarts felt-tip hackers
News A new version of CD copy-protection software from Israel's Midbar claims to have fixed an embarrassing flaw
Browsers beware: new holes in IE and Flash
Feature A flaw in Internet Explorer could let hackers steal credit card details every time SSL is used -- and Microsoft is in no hurry to fix it
Nvidia tops 100 fastest-growing companies list
News Tech firms made a poor showing in Fortune's list of the 100 fastest-growing companies this year, but one still managed to take top spot
Cyberterrorism: The real risks
News There have been many reports, both real and imagined, of the dangers of cyberterrorism - this special report takes a look at the facts behind the fear
Online pollster reveals personal data
News Around 13,000 subscribers to an online market research company were suprised to find their email addresses sent out to the entire mailing list
HP touts new all-in-one printers
News After seeing a change in consumer opinion about combination devices, HP has announced two new all-in-one printers with 'no trade-offs' in quality
UK firms at risk from telco collapse
News Many companies are prepared to wait until their current telecoms supplier goes bust before making any alternative arrangements, finds a new study
Pipex enters the valley of woe
News Customers who are unhappy with the service they receive from Pipex have a new place to air their grievances
Corel knocks Microsoft off HP desktops
News HP's Pavilion line of consumer PCs will ship with Corel's WordPerfect Productivity Pack rather than Microsoft Office, and talks continue about expanding the deal
Climbing the corporate ladder
News It's a challenge to break through a promotion ceiling into a senior IT role. HR expert Peter Woolford outlines how you may need to take a step back in order to get ahead
The big online gaming gamble
News Sony executive Kaz Hirai explains why he sees PlayStation2 coming out on top in the approaching battle for online console gaming
Caldera name change puts Unix first
News UnitedLinux member Caldera International says it's changing its name to the SCO Group - a move that pulls the company away from Linux into the Unix camp, according to analysts
Intel unveils Pentium 4 chips, trims prices
News The new processors -- with speeds up to 2.8GHz -- come amid a desperate race between Intel and longtime rival AMD for revenue and market share



