File-sharing networks warned of US prosecution

As reported yesterday - US states threaten legal action against file sharing networks - file-sharing activity in the states is coming under further legal examination. Specifically, US attorney generals have sent a letter to file-sharing networks warning them they could be facing prosecution unless they clean up their acts. The letter was sent from the attorney generals of 46 US states to Adam Eisgrau, executive director P2P United, the p2p industry trade and lobby group. ...more

Hotmail Hack a damp squib

A lot of hard work to read someone's spam. Reports that hackers can break into Hotmail accounts with ease have been put down as "misleading", according to Security News Portal. Earlier this week hacking site Root-Core posted a program that enabled Hotmail users to scan for messages held by other accounts. ...more

CeBIT 2007: Full PC Pro coverage from the show floor

CeBIT 2007 - PC Pro special PC Pro is heading for Hanover, Germany, to attend the mammoth technology trade show that is CeBIT 2007. Our team will be reporting back from the show floor, providing full coverage of all the technology news and product announcements from the event. Keep tuned - we'll keep you up to speed with all you need to be aware of, without having the hassle of Hanover itself! Dubbed 'The leading business event for the digital world', the CeBIT trade show has long been the biggest computing event in Europe. ...more

Record industry ventures blank idea to boost sales

Record label BMG's latest ruse to buck falling CD sales is to introduce half-price, no-frills disks. German newspaper Der Spiegel reports that the so-called 'anti-piracy CD' will look like a home-burned disc, with just the title printed on it. It will sell for €10, while a version with cover and lyrics will be €13. ...more

PlusNet launches entry-level business broadband

PlusNet has launched a new business broadband package, with prices comparable to those of residential connections. Prices start at ?13.61 (ex. ...more