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41 results found for '"Computers"' in Keywords.
BT computer hackers (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on computer hackers Robert Schifreen and Steve Gold breaking into the BT Prestel computer, and accessing the Duke of Edinburgh’s emails. Includes interviews with Steve Gold; David Babsky, magazine...
Alan Sugar on the takeover of Sinclair by Amstrad (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Alan Sugar, owner of Amstrad, on his company’s takeover of computer manufacturer Sinclair. Male interviewer not identified.
Clive Sinclair on the takeover of Sinclair by Amstrad (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Clive Sinclair, owner of Sinclair, about the takeover of his company’s computing arm by Amstrad. Male interviewer not identified.
Nicholas Goodison on stock exchange computer failure (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the first day of computerised dealing on the London Stock Exchange, whose computer system was overloaded and failed. Includes interviews with Sir Nicholas Goodison, Chairman of the London Stock...
Computer hacking not illegal in the UK (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
The Government is under pressure to bring in new legislation on computer hacking. In a major test case, the House of Lords confirmed a Court of Appeal ruling that accountant Steve Gold and computer magazine...
Computer sieze unlocks drug dealer assets (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Chief Customs Investigation Officer Douglas Tweddle tells George Matheson how his Customs and Excise team were able to crack the computer code of London drug dealer Ronald French giving them access to his...
Steve Jones show (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Steve Jones interviews guest on his show Conservative MP for Devon West and Torridge, Emma Nicholson, about her Private Members Bill to outlaw computer hacking. The conversation also covers broader data...
New computer system for Inland Revenue (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Mark Gregory reports on plans for a massive new computer system at the Inland Revenue. The Revenue says the computer will help them fight tax fraud, but critics say data protection issues are a concern while...
Hacker on new computer legislation (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Steve Gold, who escaped prosecution for unauthorised use of British Telecom’s Prestel computer system in 1988, saying intellectual hacking is widespread and should not be made a criminal...
Computer hacking a crime (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
The Law Commission today published their report on computer misuse recommending a new crime of unauthorised access to a computer should be created. The report was brought forward by two months so legislation...