CBR Online – Hackers turn attention to social networks
New research from virtualisation firm Nebulas Solutions Group has revealed that hackers are increasingly targeting social network sites as the popularity of Twitter and Facebook continues to grow. The company’s Web Hacking Incidents Database (WHID) examined trends for the first half of 2009 and found that social networking sites were the most targeted vertical market, making up 19% of all attacking incidents.

The Times – Bosses crack down on social networks amid leaks
A US survey found 31% of companies had dismissed employees for violating email policies. And the Proofpoint poll also revealed 8% of firms had dismissed staff for leaking company secrets via the likes of Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn.

Silicon.com – IT essential for businesses’ green success
Life is tough for IT management. Not only does it have to juggle the conflicting demands of ‘business as usual’ but many managers are now expected to add a layer of environmental concern to their workload.

The Register – Opaque Wi-Fi laws ‘damage UK economy, social inclusion’
Laws controlling the sharing of wireless internet access are hindering the digital economy and the digital social inclusion plans of Government, an academic has warned. The law should be clarified to help spread broadband access more widely, he said.

New Scientist – Internet ‘immune system’ could block viruses
T IS 0530 UTC, 25 January 2003. A computer worm named Slammer has just unleashed one of the most devastating attacks on the internet ever. Within minutes, it infects nearly 90 per cent of vulnerable computers. Major net links break down, ATM machines fail and airlines have to cancel flights.What was impressive about Slammer was the overwhelming speed of infection. There was no chance to intervene. Six years on, our defences are little better.