Some file-sharing sites drop the sharing
Caution is spreading among popular file-sharing services known for letting users circulate pirated Hollywood content.
Internet
Jan 25, 2012
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Megaupload founder joked about his 'hacker' past
(AP) -- Two years ago, Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom joked in emails with his new neighbors in New Zealand about his bad-boy reputation before telling them his criminal past was behind him and he was coming to the country ...
Internet
Jan 25, 2012
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Dutch court refuses to ban sales of Samsung tablet
Dutch appeals judges ruled Tuesday that Samsung's Galaxy Tab tablet is not a copy of Apple's popular iPad, handing the Korean consumer electronics maker its latest legal victory over its American rival.
Business
Jan 24, 2012
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'Anonymous' hackers attack Brazilian websites
The computer hacker group Anonymous attacked websites of Brazil's federal district Saturday as well as one belonging to a Brazilian singer to protest the forced closure of Megaupload.com.
Internet
Jan 22, 2012
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Renowned attorney Bennett to represent Megaupload
(AP) -- One of the nation's most prominent defense lawyers will represent file-sharing website Megaupload on charges that the company used its popular site to orchestrate a massive piracy scheme that enabled millions of ...
Business
Jan 20, 2012
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Ericsson and ZTE bury patent hatchets
Swedish mobile network giant Ericsson and Chinese rival ZTE have settled their patent infringement disputes, Ericsson said in a statement on Friday.
Business
Jan 20, 2012
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US shutdown of sharing site draws hacker retaliation
US authorities have shut down one of the largest file-sharing websites and charged seven people with copyright crimes, sparking a retaliatory cyber attack on the FBI and Justice Department websites.
Internet
Jan 20, 2012
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Feds shut down Megaupload.com file-sharing website (Update)
One of the world's largest file-sharing sites was shut down Thursday, and its founder and several company executives were charged with violating piracy laws, federal prosecutors said.
Internet
Jan 19, 2012
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British student can be extradited to US over website
A British student who created a website allowing people to watch films and TV shows for free can be extradited to the the US to answer copyright infringement allegations, a court ruled Friday.
Internet
Jan 13, 2012
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Dutch court orders companies to block Pirate Bay
A Dutch court on Wednesday ordered two major Internet service providers in the Netherlands to block their customers from accessing The Pirate Bay website or face large fines.
Internet
Jan 11, 2012
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