Counterfeiters, hackers cost US up to $600 billion a year
Counterfeit goods, software piracy and the theft of trade secrets cost the American economy as much as $600 billion a year, a private watchdog says.
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Feb 27, 2017
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Cyber attack on Seoul's Unification Ministry
The South Korean ministry which handles relations with North Korea has been targeted by hackers in the latest of a series of online attacks on government and corporate websites, an official said Tuesday.
Internet
Aug 9, 2011
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Chinese economic spying 'intolerable': US lawmaker
A US lawmaker said on Tuesday that Chinese economic espionage, including cyber spying, has reached an "intolerable level" and called for the United States and its allies to confront Beijing.
Internet
Oct 4, 2011
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German minister: Drop Google, Facebook if you fear US spying
Internet users worried about their personal information being intercepted by U.S. intelligence agencies should stop using websites that send data to the United States, Germany's top security official said Wednesday.
Internet
Jul 3, 2013
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NSA claims ability to ensure no illegal spying (Update)
The supersecret agency with the power and legal authority to gather electronic communications worldwide to hunt U.S. adversaries says it has the technical know-how to ensure it's not illegally spying on Americans.
Internet
Jun 9, 2013
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Six bn tonnes of sand extracted from world's oceans each year: UN
Some six billion tonnes of sand and other sediment is extracted from the world's seas and oceans every year, the UN said Tuesday, warning of the devastating toll on biodiversity and coastal communities.
Environment
Sep 5, 2023
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Senate blocks House surveillance bill, two-month extension
The Senate struggled unsuccessfully to prevent an interruption in critical government surveillance programs early Saturday, blocking a House-passed bill and several short-term extensions of the USA Patriot Act.
Security
May 23, 2015
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Pentagon to end exclusive deal with RIM's Blackberry
The Pentagon will no longer retain an exclusive contract with Blackberry maker Research in Motion and has invited companies such as Apple to offer smart phones to its vast work force.
Business
Nov 1, 2012
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Return of the 'snooper's charter' reflects a worldwide move towards greater surveillance
Returned to government with a majority and free of their coalition partners, the UK Conservative Party presses on with its signature policies, including curbs on immigration and banning legal highs – and a renewed effort ...
Security
May 29, 2015
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All that glitters is not gold: Misuse of AI by big tech can harm developing countries
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has generated considerable interest over the past few decades, owing to its promising applications across a wide range of fields. But, it has also sparked an ongoing debate on whether the risks ...
Environment
Aug 27, 2020
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