Computing.co.uk – Tech giants attack Digital Economy Bill

A number of influential tech industry players have signed an open letter to the Financial Times opposing government plans to tighten up internet regulation, particularly the moved to cut off illegal file sharers without a fair trial.

BBC – Internet ‘in running’ for Nobel Peace Prize

ZDNet – Google Street View to cover 96pc of UK roads

Google plans to make a further 210,000 miles of British roads available on its Street View service today.

The internet is among a record 237 individuals and organisations nominated for this year’s Novel Peace Prize.

CBR – Online banking fraud rises 14 per cent

Debit and credit card fraud has fallen dramatically as criminals turn their attention to the easier pickings to be had from fleecing online banking customers. Figures released today by the UK Cards Association revealed a substantial 28 per cent drop in fraud losses from 2008 to 2009, amounting to £170m. This dramatic fall to lowest levels since 2006 was put down to combination of initiatives from banks, including chip and PIN, as well as greater police input.