Smartphone manufacturer HTC has acknowledged the security vulnerability of its Sense devices that was exposed by Android-focused website, Android Police, late last week.

When security vendors say organisations are exposed to cyber threats on social media, we all tend to be sceptical. It's the old 'Three little pigs' story. But then comes the phishing scam we can all fear: a message on Twitter from the Reuters account for pictures, claiming to have seen an embarrassing blog about us.

Virgin Mobile today announced it would simplify its mobile plans, to enable customers to build a monthly plan that suited their needs, through combining elective options for voice calls, texting and data.