Cyber Directory - Computers and Internet

Hundreds of thousands may lose Internet in July

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:52:12 -0700
The FBI set up a safety net months ago using government computers to prevent Internet disruptions for those infected users. But that system is to be shut down.
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PH asks agencies to check Internet security amid hack attacks

Thu, 10 May 2012 04:42:14 -0700
The Philippine Information and Communications Technology Office (ICTO) has called on other state agencies to review their Internet security measures amid recent hacking incidents of government websites by supporters of China’s claim to the disputed Scarborough Shoal.
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The Joystiq Indie Pitch: Zytron II

Sun, 20 May 2012 19:31:37 -0700
Indie developers are the starving artists of the video-game world, often brilliant and innovative, but also misunderstood, underfunded and more prone to writing free-form poetry on their LiveJournals. We believe they deserve a wider audience with the Joystiq Indie Pitch: This week, Kevin Murphy of Trinosis unveils the neon beauty of Zytron II, a game that's firmly in the "If you like Geometry ...
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Hotel internet an open hacking door

Wed, 09 May 2012 19:05:10 -0700
Have you ever downloaded a software update from your hotel room or a coffee shop? If your answer is yes, then you may have been hacked
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FBI: Disinfect Your Computer Or Risk Losing Internet Access Come July

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:32:24 -0700
The FBI is warning that hundreds of thousands of individuals could lose access to the internet come July 9 unless they disinfect and remove a malware Trojan off their computers. DNS Changer can infect both Windows and Mac systems. Linux users are safe, as are those using iPhones, iPads, Android devices and other systems. The??Trojan??in ...
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10 Hacks That Made Headlines

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:04:57 -0700
Hacking has been around for decades, starting with curiosity-driven systems break-ins. Today's crimes are often financially-motivated fraud. Here are ten hacking incidents that made history.
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Google could face $10mln fine for hacking Apple's Safari browser

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:08:53 -0700
Washington, May 7 (ANI): Internet search giant Google could face a fine of over 10 million dollars for allegedly hacking Apple's Safari browser to target users with ads, according to a report.
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Facebook staff celebrate multi-million dollar windfall outside the limelight

Mon, 21 May 2012 19:44:12 -0700
As the social network floated on the stock market, its employees marked the occasion with discretion … and onion rings The guests wore jeans and T-shirts. The venue was a sports bar. The menu was buffalo wings, mini-burgers, pizza and beer. The entertainment was a mechanical bull, which bucked in a corner, and screens showing basketball and football. Welcome to a hundred-billion dollar party ...
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U.K. Charges LulzSec Member Over Pentagon Computer Attack

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:20:54 -0700
Ryan Cleary, a 20-year-old member of the LulzSec “hacktivist” group, installed or altered files on Pentagon computers that were controlled by the U.S. Air Force, British prosecutors said in a court document.
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Nine Major Ways Criminals Use Facebook

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:11:15 -0700
Internet security analysts warn that Facebook is a hotbed for online crime. Here are 9 common ways that criminals use Facebook.
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