A hacker wanted in Japan for various crimes against computers has been amusing himself playing games with the local police, culminating in a bizarre stunt where he attached a memory card to a cat's collar. Read More >>
A man's clever scheme to avoid adding more penalty points on his driving license ended in a jail term, after he advertised for a stranger to take a speeding ticket on his behalf through Facebook. Read More >>
Featured comment by Azam San:
"I don't understand why prison was absolutely necessary. Maybe a a stronger fine would have been better off for the taxpayer. It is going to cost alot ..." More »
A couple of men from Leeds are the latest victims of the UK's ongoing crackdown on copyright infringement, with the pair given nine-month sentences for running illegal TV and movie streaming sites. Read More >>
Featured comment by farazsaddiq:
"Hi,
Its me Faraz, theres a lot more to it than 150 hours unpaid work the 1st day of which for me is tomorrow!
Proceeds of Crime Act means they w..." More »
The crackdown on offhand comments and random vigilante action on Twitter is gaining momentum, with authorities charging a further five people with offences after they posted the name of the woman raped by footballer Ched Evans. Read More >>
Featured comment by theran24:
"I know it's the law, I never said that the guys didn't legally rape her, what I am saying is what happened being legally rape is a load of bollocks as..." More »
If you have a passing interest in the life of Alan Turing and the innovations he was responsible for, there's some small way you can help -- signing a petition to have him pardoned of his "crime." Read More >>
Featured comment by Calldean:
"Totally agree that what happened was way out of order - wrong on every level.
But (Had to be one didn't there?) the country is being run into the g..." More »
Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken out on the digital threats facing the UK, claiming the government is "trying to prevent an arms race in cyber space" by upping its spending on preventing digital attacks. Read More >>