simon moores
RSS simon mooresWhy I'm planning a change of career
Comment With the industry notoriously unkind to the over-40s, Simon Moores is thinking of following his lead. Bill Gates is just the most recent example of a big name leaving the world of tech. I'm living in the... [17 Jul 2008]
Are we losing the security war?
Comment What can be done to turn the tide, asks Simon Moores. Five years ago, hopes were high that cyber crime could be cracked. Now security experts admit traditional approaches can't keep pace with the growth... [29 Apr 2008]
People are mugs over identity theft
Comment Perhaps it's time individuals took a leaf out of business's book and adopted a personal information policy that will make life harder for criminals, says Simon Moores. Identity theft is rife. I... [08 Apr 2008]
Just whose legislation rules the internet?
Comment Anonymous attacks by bloggers badly affected Simon Moores' public and private life. When he tried to stop them he discovered some surprising facts about the internet and the law. In the autumn of 2005, I... [05 Mar 2008]
Why no united front on cyber crime?
Comment So how big does the problem have to become before governments act, asks Simon Moores. The threat of terrorism is soaking up funds badly needed to combat cyber crime. Is it safe? The famous line from the... [27 Feb 2008]
Crime pays - and pays very well in cyberspace
Comment E-crime has become too great a menace to ignore, says Simon Moores. Here's hoping some international co-ordination between the public and private sector can start improving matters. It's been five years... [07 Mar 2007]
Opinion: Why I fear joined-up government
Comment As government once again considers building a 'super database' linking all our personal details, Simon Moores explains why, though he doesn't oppose the idea in theory, he's uneasy about it in practice. [18 Jan 2007]
Can you trust what you read online?
Comment As the web matures, it is becoming less and less trusted as a source of information, says Simon Moores. Read more from silicon.com columnists - including Simon Moores,... [08 Nov 2006]
Open source: The new front
Comment The open source debate is moving on, says Simon Moores. No more is it just about being cheaper and more reliable and secure than proprietary software - now it's about everyone working together. Often... [11 Oct 2006]
Prepare for some 'digital tension'
Comment Simon Moores shares some suggestions for how the continent can become a tech contender. As global competition in IT picks up pace, Europe is being left behind. What decisions will shape the landscape of... [27 Sep 2006]
Confessions of a CrackBerry addict
Comment Simon Moores loves his BlackBerry but admits it's made him forget what it's like to switch off - and he bets he's not the only one. You may have noticed I haven't written a column for several months -... [14 Sep 2006]
Opinion: Why I don't trust offshore customer service
Comment Simon Moores doesn't like it one bit. How comfortable are you with giving your personal details to call centre staff in foreign countries? Something hasn't been quite right with the Barclays online... [25 May 2006]
Opinion: What's the point of security?
Comment Simon Moores reports from Infosecurity 2006. Security trade shows are booming - but does that mean companies are any safer? It's Infosec time again. Walking the aisles of Europe's most successful... [26 Apr 2006]
Opinion: The fight against e-crime is failing
Comment Though businesses are becoming more aware of the need to invest in security, government and law enforcement are still woefully unprepared to catch cyber criminals, says Simon Moores. At last month's... [11 Apr 2006]
Opinion: What a year it's been for e-crime
Comment Looking back at the past year, it seems the security threats to businesses are only becoming more pervasive and more costly, says Simon Moores. In two weeks' time, leaders of the global law-enforcement,... [15 Mar 2006]
