Author: Dan Worth

Avast reports that English-language apps contained a nasty payload

Firm puts a figure on 'investigation and remediation' in aftermath of attack

Local rollouts begin following sub-sea cable deployments in 2014

US also commits $3bn to improving science, technology, engineering and maths teaching

Redmond admits only consumers and SMEs will be able to move to newest OS without cost

Amendments brought forward at late stage totaled almost 5,000 words

Data watchdog hopes new powers will reduce number of data loss incidents

Top stories after another busy week in the tech market

Government claims progress being made, although commitments not due until 2017

Firm looks to more experienced business chief to help it expand