UK workers in IM flirt, gossip, bitchfest

UK workers in IM flirt, gossip, bitchfest

The increasing use of Instant Messaging (IM) in the workplace is exposing UK companies to fresh security and legal threats, a study out Monday claims. One in six (16 per cent) of 2,000 UK consumers quizzed in a YouGov survey admitted using IM at work to send or receive sensitive company information or documents. A quarter of respondents (25 per cent) used IM to gossip about work colleagues - twice as many men than women use IM for this purpose. Four in five (80 per cent) of 18-29 year olds use IM to chat to friends and family whilst at work.

And while they're not flirting, gossiping or engaging in a spot of industrial espionage a significant minority of 18-29 year olds (seven per cent) are using IM to look for alternative employment. Cheeky.

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AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor FAQ

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor FAQ

AMD is announcing the company’s new brand for desktop dual-core processors, the AMD Athlon 64 X2 processor family. With the AMD Athlon 64 X2 processor, end users will be able to do more in less time while enabling true multi-tasking – taking computing to an all new level. AMD is currently shipping samples of the AMD Athlon X2 processors to leading OEMs worldwide and will be launching in June. The initial model numbers in the new family include the 4200+, 4400+, 4600+ and 4800+.

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Internet Attack Called Broad and Long Lasting by Investigators

Internet Attack Called Broad and Long Lasting by Investigators

SAN FRANCISCO, May 9 - The incident seemed alarming enough: a breach of a Cisco Systems network in which an intruder seized programming instructions for many of the computers that control the flow of the Internet.

Now federal officials and computer security investigators have acknowledged that the Cisco break-in last year was only part of a more extensive operation - involving a single intruder or a small band, apparently based in Europe - in which thousands of computer systems were similarly penetrated.

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UK to lnstall Wireless Mics on London Streets

UK to lnstall Wireless Mics on London Streets

Noisy neighbours have become a scourge of modern life, resulting in stress, sleepless nights and even violence.

Now Westminster Council hopes a new wireless microphone could help tackle the problem.

It plans to attach the device to lamp posts outside houses, allowing inspectors to monitor sound levels. If neighbours make too much noise, council officials will

“This could make a really big difference to cutting down on noise,” said Steve Harrison of Westminster Council.

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Women wanted as games programmers

Women wanted as games programmers

A UK university is trying to get women to apply for a computer games programming degree.

The University of Derby is launching a programming course and has had 106 applicants - all men.

So it is making a special effort to persuade women that solitary hours in front of a computer screen can be good for their career prospects.

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Come on ladies, are you going to let the guys have all the fun? Step forward and be counted!

2 "extremely critical" flaws in Mozilla's Firefox.

Firefox Vulnerable to Malicious Code Writers

Security firm Secunia is reporting two "extremely critical" flaws in Mozilla's Firefox. The vulnerabilities can be exploited by malicious people who wish to take control of victims' computers.

The Mozilla Foundation is aware of the two flaws. The organization said there are currently no known active exploits of these vulnerabilities, although a "proof of concept" has been reported. Mozilla said changes to its update Web service have been made to mitigate the risk of an exploit.

"Mozilla is aggressively working to provide a more comprehensive solution to these potential vulnerabilities and will provide that solution in a forthcoming security update," said Mozilla executives in a security alert.

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IBM to axe 13,000 jobs worldwide

IBM to axe 13,000 jobs worldwide

Computer giant IBM will cut 13,000 jobs worldwide, or about 4% of its total workforce, as part of a restructuring aimed at boosting profits.

Most of the job losses will be at IBM's European operations as the firm looks to focus on high-growth markets.

IBM, the world's biggest computer company, said the plans would cost between $1.3bn (£684m) and $1.7bn.

The company employs 100,000 staff in Europe, with about 25,000 of those working in the United Kingdom.

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CompTIA Offers Up Expiring A+ Vouchers

CompTIA Offers Up Expiring A+ Vouchers

4/27/2005 -- The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) has an inventory of discount vouchers for A+ exams that are on the verge of expiring, the certification vendor told CertCities. So, CompTIA wants to unload them at even deeper discounts to anyone who plans to take the A+ in the next few weeks.

Fee for the A+ exam retails at $145 (U.S.) for non-members, but CompTIA members can shave off as much as $65 with an expiring voucher, which can be used at any Pearson VUE or Thomson Prometric testing center worldwide. (Some CompTIA partners often provide discount vouchers of around 10 to 15 percent off retail.)


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Ticket trap snares Windows users

Ticket trap snares Windows users

Windows users are being warned not to open a virus that poses as a message from football body Fifa.

Some of the messages sent by virus say users have won tickets to the football tournament in 2006.

The variant seems to have caught a lot of people out because its release coincided with a mail out by Fifa telling fans about tickets.

Other messages sent by the bug contain fake warnings about passwords and messages not being delivered.


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Microsoft shares spare technology

Microsoft shares spare technology

Microsoft is to license out some of its spare technology from its research and development arm to start-up companies.
It wants investors in small, young firms to take advantage of 20 technologies which have not yet been let loose on the technology market.

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