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Google warns Chinese copycat website: report

Google has warned a copycat Chinese website to stop using a logo that resembles the US Internet giant's or face possible legal action, state media reported Monday.

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IBM taking US Air Force into software cloud

IBM said Thursday it has been enlisted by the US Air Force to show how defense and intelligence networks can safely soar into the online software "cloud."

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created Feb 04, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

'Alarming' rise in cyberattacks at social networks: Sophos

There has been an "alarming" rise in spammers and hackers hunting for victims at online social networks, according to a report released Monday by computer security firm Sophos.

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YouTube to stream IPL cricket live: Google

Google announced Wednesday its videosharing website YouTube will stream all Indian Premier League cricket matches live in a deal that highlights the Internet giant's broadcasting ambitions.

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created Jan 20, 2010 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Microsoft patching IE hole used by China cyber spies

Microsoft said Tuesday it is working around the clock to patch an Internet Explorer 6 (IE 6) software hole through which China-based cyber spies attacked Google and other firms.

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created Jan 19, 2010 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (7) | comments 1

Google suspects hacking by China staff: report

Google is checking whether any of its China staff helped hackers lead a major cyberattack against the US Internet giant, which is now mulling whether to leave the country, a report said Tuesday.

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created Jan 19, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

More computer worms, viruses expected to target social networks

Social networkers of the world, it's time to amp up your security software and put on your cynical cap before clicking on friend requests and links to "funny videos." Facebook and Twitter will be the top targets for cyber ...

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created Jan 15, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Facebook teams with McAfee to tighten security

Facebook has announced an alliance with Internet security specialty firm McAfee to get user of the world's leading online social network to better protect their computers.

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US, Russia begin talks on cyberspace security: report

The United States has begun talks with Russia and a UN arms control committee about strengthening Internet security and limiting military use of cyberspace, The New York Times reported.

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created Dec 13, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Reports: Cyberattacks traced to NKorea

(AP) -- The North Korean government was the source of high-profile cyberattacks in July that caused Web outages in South Korea and the United States, news reports said Friday.

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Report: China building cyberwarfare capabilities

(AP) -- China is building its cyberwarfare capabilities and appears to be using the growing technical abilities to collect U.S. intelligence through a sophisticated and long-term computer attack campaign, according to an ...

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created Oct 22, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 3

Threat of next world war may be in cyberspace: UN

The next world war could take place in cyberspace, the UN telecommunications agency chief warned Tuesday as experts called for action to stamp out cyber attacks.

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created Oct 06, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (4) | comments 2

What's government's role in making the Web secure?

(AP) -- There is no kill switch for the Internet, no secret on-off button in an Oval Office drawer.

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created Sep 27, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Report: Shortage of cyber experts may hinder govt

(AP) -- Federal agencies are facing a severe shortage of computer specialists, even as a growing wave of coordinated cyberattacks against the government poses potential national security risks, a private study found.

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created Jul 22, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Greater transparency needed in development of US policy on cyberattack

The current policy and legal framework regulating use of cyberattack by the United States is ill-formed, undeveloped, and highly uncertain, says a new report from the National Research Council. The United States should establish ...

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