Entries in 'anti' (13)
Unscrupulous anti-piracy lawyers suspended
NEWSTwo lawyers who sent out a large number of letters to members of the public suspected of illegal file sharing demanding recompense have been fined and suspended.
AppleCare rep: Mac malware is 'getting worse'
NEWSAn employee at one of Apple’s AppleCare call centres has spoken about the recent rise in malware reports on Apple machines, specifically with relation to the ‘Mac Defender’ trojan.
Ofcom: No investigation for YouView
NEWSOfcom has announced that it will not be investigating the BBC-led IPTV venture, YouView, under the Competition Act.
BT admits sending unsecured customer data to ACS:Law
NEWSThe details of 500 PlusNet users which were leaked online were sent to anti-piracy solicitors ACS:Law in an unsecured document, BT has admitted.
Personal data of 8,000 more Sky subscribers leaked
NEWSThe private details of 8,000 more Sky broadband customers who have allegedly illegally shared files have appeared on the internet.
ACS:Law in hot water over leaked ?porn sharers? list
NEWSIntellectual property rights solicitors ACS:Law could be fined up to £500,000 for leaking the personal data of thousands of Sky broadband customers.
Anti-piracy law firm hacked
NEWSACS Law, the law firm that is best known for sending out hundreds of letters to internet users demanding recompense for alleged file sharing, has had its email servers hacked.
UK Lords: Anti-piracy scheme is ?a scam?
NEWSSeveral members of the House of Lords have strongly criticised law firms that send letters to alleged copyright infringers demanding payments with the threat of legal action.
EU drops Microsoft antitrust case
NEWSThe European Commission has accepted a commitment by Microsoft to unbundle Internet Explorer from sales of Windows, and as a result has dropped its anti-competition investigation.
Anti-piracy measures are a vote loser
NEWSA YouGov poll on behalf of the Open Rights Group has found that 31 per cent of UK citizens would be much less likely to vote for a party that ...
Intel appeals EU fine
NEWSIntel has lodged an appeal with the European Commission after the regulators found it guilty in an antitrust ruling in May.
Intel lands record $1.45bn antitrust fine
NEWSLeading component manufacturer Intel has been fined $1.45bn by the European Commission as punishment for ‘illegal rebates and practices’ used to prevent AMD from rivalling its position in the market.
Intel prepares for heavy fine
NEWSThe European Union will approve action against Intel on Wednesday, following nearly a decade of investigation in to its business practices.
