Brit broadband biz has only had four years to patch up WPS By Shaun Nichols A years-old vulnerability continues to menace the security of some home Wi-Fi networks in the…
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Windows update knocks out internet connections
An update to Windows software has caused problems for personal computer users trying to connect to the internet. Several European internet service providers (ISPs) have highlighted the problem, which can…
Tech firms seek to frustrate internet history log law
Plans to keep a record of UK citizens’ online activities face a challenge from tech firms seeking to offer ways to hide people’s browser histories. By Leo Kelion, Technology desk…
Tech support scams target victims via their ISP
A new scam, in which fraudsters pose as legitimate internet service providers to offer bogus tech support, either via the phone or on the net, is on the rise, the…
Security of UK net firms under scrutiny
He said he found plenty of bugs that could be exploited by hackers. By Jane Wakefield The security of the UK’s biggest internet service providers needs “major improvement”, according to…
Bluebox Broadband: 3,000 customers' details published online
The customers’ details have been removed from the website on which they were published. By Angelique Lu Details of more than 3,000 customers or potential customers of Bluebox Broadband have…