Government wants to cut illegal filesharing by 80% by 2011
The government has set a secret target to reduce illegal filesharing of music and films by up to 80% over the next three years. By Mark Sweney
Illegal filesharing: ISPs pledge not to ‘spy’ on web users
Internet service providers have pledged not to 'spy' on the web habits of customers as part of an agreement with the government to punish illegal filesharing. By Mark Sweney
Illegal downloaders to get warning letter in government clampdown
Internet service providers have struck a deal with government and the music industry to help clamp down on illegal downloading. By Mark Sweney
Cold callers target O2 users with false Bluetooth security warning
Customers told they can be 'bluejacked', despite it being impossible to use device to make calls via another phone without owner's knowledge
At £150m, Rowling is the richest celebrity
Harry Potter author takes top spot on Forbes list with David Beckham among the high earners
Internet shopping: Cheap DVDs coming soon to your HMV – via a nifty legal loophole and an offshore tax haven
The retailer plans to install instore kiosks in its 250 stores where customers can place orders
Mobile phones: Brussels seeks to cut cost of ‘roaming’ texts by 66%
Operators say squeeze on margins could force them to withdraw free handsets
Database threatens our way of life, watchdog warns
The information commissioner has urged a public debate over proposals to track every phone call, text and email in Britain. By Alan Travis
Brussels attacks roaming costs and hidden ringtone charges
Telecoms commissioner Viviane Reding has called for cost of sending texts when abroad to be cut. By Richard Wray
Computer hackers: Internet flaw sparks biggest security fix in web history
Microsoft is among the companies announcing action against a hijacking internet scam by closing a loophole. By Bobbie Johnson
In search of the real deal
eBay has been fined £30m for sales of fake luxuries, and further lawsuits are pending. Is it possible to bag a true bargain any more, asks Jess Cartner-Morley
eBay hit with £30m fine for sales of fake luxuries
eBay has been ordered by a French court to pay €38.6m in damages to luxury goods group LVMH for allowing the sale of fake goods. By Angelique Chrisafis in Paris
Customers face an uphill struggle after website fails fitness test
People hoping to buy the Wii Fit game online are left wondering if they'll see their money again. Tim Anderson investigates
For sale: my life. Man puts job, home, car and BBQ on eBay
Briton puts his entire life in Australia, including car and job, up for auction following a painful divorce
Second round of industrial action piles the pressure on ministers and motorists
Haulage firms and petrol retailers not affected by the strikes say they are suffering knock-on effects