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Anonymous hits Irish govt websites

anonymous Anonymous, the collective of internet activists, has struck again with its latest cause – action against copyright legislation in Ireland. Currently, a statutory instrument – a change in law which doesn’t.. more

Ten UK cities to be “super-connected”

broadband-news The government has announced the latest initiative in its drive to improve the UK’s broadband infrastructure. George Osborne has made £100 million available to share between ten cities, which will become.. more

Rural broadband suffers slow deployment

broadband-news This week hasn’t been a good one regarding the UK’s broadband roll out plans. The government has set a target of 2015 for Britain to have the best broadband network in.. more

Govt refreshes cyber security strategy

The government have published a new Cyber Security Strategy, setting out how the UK will deal with cyber threats in order to protect national security. In an accompanying statement, Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General Francis Maude, said that cyber security is one.. more

US launches probe into Chinese companies

US officials have launched an investigation into Chinese telecommunication companies that are working out of the US. The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) are to look into the potential threat posed by companies such as Huawei and ZTE to the country’s security. The.. more

Govt pledges £150m to mobile coverage

Chancellor George Osborne has pledged an extra £150 million for improving mobile phone coverage in the UK. This is expected to ensure 99% of the population are able to get a signal, even in rural areas. The government will work with Ofcom and it is.. more

Social media won't be blacked out

The Home Office met with social network representatives and other interested parties today to discuss the possibility of shutting down social media during times of unrest, following the recent UK riots. The meeting was attended by Twitter, Facebook and Blackberry officials and is said to.. more