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Safer Internet Day focuses on Net safety for families
7 Feb 2012 at 7:00am
Today is the ninth annual Safer Internet Day, a European initiative designed to "make the Internet a safer and better place for our children and young people."
Top 10 pirated movies in the world (infographic)
7 Feb 2012 at 12:14am
Ever wonder which movies are illegally downloaded the most? Using data collected by TorrentFreak, this infographic shows the top 10, starting with Avatar.
Hackers wanted $50,000 to keep Symantec source code private
6 Feb 2012 at 10:03pm
Symantec's agreement to pay $50,000 to prevent the leak of source code for some of its flagship products was part of a "law enforcement investigation."
Hollywood's gentler post-SOPA strategy: A charm offensive
6 Feb 2012 at 4:15pm
In a new charm offensive, Paramount Pictures says it's "humbled" by last month's protests over the Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect IP--and wants to talk.
Facebook photos: Deleted today, still there tomorrow
6 Feb 2012 at 12:02pm
Facebook photos still exist on the company's servers even after deletion and can apparently still be accessed, Ars Technica reports.
Anti-SOPA forces have ISP snooping bill in their crosshairs
3 Feb 2012 at 4:18pm
An Internet outcry forced Rep. Lamar Smith to delay a vote on SOPA. Opponents of Smith's ISP snooping bill are hoping they can repeat the process.
EU officials want Google to suspend privacy policy change
3 Feb 2012 at 2:51pm
Despite request, Google tells concerned European Union advisers that it will stick to its March 1 date for privacy policy modifications.
Anonymous hacks lawyers for Marine accused of Iraq massacre
3 Feb 2012 at 1:49pm
In a string of attacks today, members of the digital activist group Anonymous apparently hacked into the Web site of defense lawyers for a U.S. Marine accused of leading a civilian massacre in Iraq, and have reportedly acquired e-mails exchanged by attorneys in the case.
Facebook users polled 'unlike' new Timeline feature
3 Feb 2012 at 11:30am
A whopping 70 percent of Facebook users surveyed by SodaHead voted thumbs down on the social network's now mandatory Timeline feature.
Google's response on new privacy policy ticks off congresswoman
3 Feb 2012 at 10:29am
At a hearing in the House over the search giant's new privacy policy, subcommittee Chairwoman Mary Bono Mack expresses frustration over what she sees as Google's lack of clarity in answering questions.
Google's response on new privacy policy ticks off Congress
3 Feb 2012 at 10:29am
At a hearing in the House over the search giant's new privacy policy, subcommittee Chairwoman Mary Bono Mack expresses frustration over what she sees as Google's lack of clarity in answering questions.
Anonymous claims to have snooped FBI cybercrime call
3 Feb 2012 at 10:11am
Activist groups record call apparently between U.S. and U.K. law enforcement officials over cybercrime cases and individuals.
Anonymous: We snooped an FBI cybercrime call
3 Feb 2012 at 10:11am
Hacktivist group says it recorded a call apparently between U.S. and U.K. law enforcement officials over cybercrime cases and individuals.
Mystery and mayhem surrounding MegaUpload (roundup)
3 Feb 2012 at 5:22am
Hackers down government and entertainment Web sites after piracy arrest of people including Kim DotCom connected with the hosting site.
Kelihos botnet makes a comeback
2 Feb 2012 at 10:50pm
New variants resurrect the malware four months after Microsoft and Kaspersky Lab took down the original, which was capable of sending nearly 4 billion spam e-mails each day.

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