Gawker hack triggers password resets at major sites

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Millions of web users are being asked to reset their passwords as concerns spread over a major hacking attack. Yahoo, Twitter and LinkedIn have asked users to change their details, days after gossip site Gawker was hacked.

Online game World of Warcraft, which has more than 12 million subscribers, has also asked some users to reset their passwords.

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Micro finance boost as access increased for enterprise loans

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Community development firms that issue loans will gain more access to the Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) scheme, the Government has confirmed, as part of a series of measures to encourage micro finance.
Business minister Mark Prisk said more community development finance institutions should access a “little-used” element of the scheme, which exempts community lenders from the usual 2pc point premium charged by the Government for its guarantee.

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/yourbusiness/8199837/Micro-finance-boost-as-access-increased-for-enterprise-loans.html

High-voltage discount for charged cars

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The Government has revved up its subsidies program for electric cars, announcing details of the first nine models eligible for grants. But don't expect a surge . . .

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Techbyte Christmas Stocking

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Christmas presents needn’t be socks you never wear or book tokens you forget to spend. Here’s the Techbyte guide to the business technology that I want to see stuffed in my stocking

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/yourbusiness/8199869/Techbyte-Christmas-Stocking.html