The Register – Dodgy Doctor Who games may be malwarey

Security experts are warning that “unauthorised copies” of a Doctor Who game released last weekend that have begun circulating on P2P networks are likely to pack a nasty surprise.

CIO – JP Morgan gets £33m FSA fine for system failure

The Financial Services Authority has issued JP Morgan Securities with a record £33.32 million fine, after the firm failed to separate its own money from that of clients for over seven years. The problem marked a failure by the company to maintain the correct banking processes, the FSA noted, following a major system change.

BBC – Apple shows off redesigned iPhone

Apple has unveiled a redesign of its popular iPhone handset. The revamped gadget has a stainless steel case, two cameras, improved display and is 24% thinner than the most recent version.

BBC – Immarsat grabs the MacRobert engineering prize

The UK’s top engineering prize has been won by Immarsat, for its Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) service.

Computing.co.uk – Gartner identifies the ‘Cool Vendors’ for 2010

Gartner has identified 55 companies that it expects to make a big impact over the coming year. The analyst firm’s Cool Vendors 2010 list includes organisations that offer “impactful and innovative” products and services, including business processes, data, software infrastructure, security, risk management, applications, consulting, outsourcing, green IT and telecoms operations management.

Computing.co.uk – EasyJet trials infrared ash-avoidance technology

EasyJet will use infrared technology to help its aircraft avoid the remains of the ash cloud caused by the eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano.

CBR – Sweden may go 100 per cent cashless to fight crime

In another pioneering example from Scandinavia, which became wired-up much quicker than the UK, in a bid to fight crime Sweden may take a very radical move – and do away with cash altogether. According to a report in German news magazine Der Spiegel, lobbyists are pushing for the nation to move to a completely virtual currency basis.

The Daily Telegraph – Michelin ‘reinvents the wheel’

Michelin claims to have “reinvented the wheel”, integrating tyre, braking system, motorisation and suspension all inside one ground-breaking unit. The latest, most advanced version of the firm’s “Active Wheel” was unveiled at “Challenge Bibendum” a symposium dedicated to environment-friendly mobility, held in Rio de Janeiro.

Computer Weekly – UK finance firms spend more on information security

Almost three-quarters of UK financial services firms have increased their security budgets in the past year, with identity and access management and data loss prevention strategies receiving most funds. Increasing numbers of security threats alongside more regulation is driving increased investment, according to Deloitte’s 2010 Financial Services Global Security Study.