Big Hole in Net's Heart Revealed - Full Story Simple attacks could let malicious hackers take over more than one-third of the net's sites, reveals research. The finding was uncovered by researchers who analysed how the net's addressing system works. They also found that if the simple attacks were combined with so-called denial-of-service attacks, 85% of the net becomes vulnerable to take-over. The researchers recommended big changes to the net's addressing system to tackle the vulnerability at its heart. hah: Damn. BT Buys Online Retailer Dabs.com - Full Story Telecoms giant BT has bought online electronic products retailer Dabs.com for an estimated £30m. With around 75,000 customers a week, Dabs.com specialises in computer related goods, but also sells other items such as LCD TVs and Apple iPods. BT said the purchase would enable it to increase its online sales of computer and other digital products to both consumers and businesses. Bolton-based Dabs.com was founded by owner David Atherton in 1990. It employs more than 200 people and has annual revenues of £180m.
