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Belarus to toughen control over Internet
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34633201/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/
Belarus' authoritarian leader is promising to toughen regulation of the Internet and its users in an apparent effort to exert control over the last fully free medium in the former Soviet state.
Wed, 30 Dec 09
Internet resumes 6 months after riot in China
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34620202/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/
Limited Internet services slowly began to return to far western China on Tuesday, almost six months after ethnic rioting led the government to shut down Web and phone links to the outside world.
Wed, 30 Dec 09
Police mount cameras on officers' heads
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34620212/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/
Grainy cell phone images are often used against cops accused of using excessive violence. Now, officers are being armed with their own cameras.
Tue, 29 Dec 09
N.J. lawmakers target unsolicited text ads
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34611083/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/
A pair of state lawmakers are hoping to stop unsolicited text message advertisements from being sent to New Jersey residents by sponsoring legislation to heavily fine violators.
Wed, 23 Dec 09
Citigroup denies computer-system breach
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34523855/ns/technology_and_science-security/
The FBI is investigating a hacker attack on Citigroup Inc. that led to the theft of tens of millions of dollars, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. The bank strenuously denied the report.
Tue, 22 Dec 09
White House picks new cyber czar
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34517252/ns/politics-more_politics/
After months of wrangling and delays, President Barack Obama has chosen a national cyber security coordinator to take on the task of organizing and managing the nation's digital networks.
Fri, 18 Dec 09
Pentagon: Insurgents intercepted spy videos
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34465420/ns/technology_and_science-security/
Insurgents in Iraq have hacked into live video feeds from Predator drones, a key weapon in a Pentagon spy system that serves as the military's eyes in the sky for surveillance and intelligence collection.
Fri, 18 Dec 09
Privacy watchdog files complaint against Facebook
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34468521/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/
A Washington-based privacy advocacy group has filed a complaint against Facebook over the social network's latest privacy changes.
Thu, 17 Dec 09
Ohio court: Cell phone searches require warrant
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34445730/ns/technology_and_science-security/
The Ohio Supreme Court said Tuesday police officers must obtain a search warrant before scouring the contents of a suspect's cell phone, unless their safety is in danger.
Wed, 16 Dec 09
Nearly 1 in 3 older teens gets ‘sexting’ messages
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34422197/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/
Thirty percent of 17-year-olds who have cell phones say they have received "sexting" messages showing sexually suggestive images, according to a new report from the Pew Internet & American Life Project.
Wed, 16 Dec 09
Australia to block obscene, crime-linked sites
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34429714/ns/technology_and_science-security/
Australia plans to introduce an Internet filtering system to block obscene and crime-linked Web sites despite concerns it will curtail freedoms and won't completely work.
Tue, 15 Dec 09
After criticism, Facebook tweaks settings again
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34385878/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/
Facebook's new privacy controls remain a work in progress a full 24 hours after release and months after they were announced.
Tue, 15 Dec 09
Court reviews employer access to texts
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34416896/ns/technology_and_science-security/
The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday it will decide how much privacy workers have when they send text messages from company accounts.
Sun, 13 Dec 09
NYT: U.S., Russia open talks on cyberwar limits
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34398764/ns/technology_and_science-the_new_york_times/
NYT: The United States has begun talks with Russia and a United Nations arms control committee about strengthening Internet security and limiting military use of cyberspace.
Fri, 11 Dec 09
Internet users lured to oppose health bills
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34371040/ns/technology_and_science-security/
Internet users seeking free gifts, including virtual money for online games, have been enticed to send e-mails to members of Congress to express opposition to the health overhaul effort.
Fri, 11 Dec 09
5 things to know about Facebook’s new settings
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34365455/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/
The new privacy controls include some great changes, and some not-so-great changes, but here are five privacy issues you should know about as these settings roll out across Facebook.
Thu, 10 Dec 09
Facebook privacy revamp draws fire
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34354234/ns/technology_and_science-security/
Implementation of the new settings drew quick criticisms from privacy advocates who claimed the changes were pushing 350 million-plus users to expose more personal information.
Thu, 10 Dec 09
Facebook gives users more privacy controls
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34346008/ns/technology_and_science-security/
Facebook is changing its privacy settings to give users control over who sees the information they post on their personal pages.
Thu, 10 Dec 09
Hacker to plead guilty in more store break-ins
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34350618/ns/technology_and_science-security/
A major U.S. hacker agreed to plead guilty to federal charges linked to electronic break-ins at 7-Eleven Inc and a chain of New England grocery stores, a court filing shows.
Thu, 10 Dec 09
U.S. takes fight against hackers overseas
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34351026/ns/technology_and_science-security/
A rise in sophisticated computer attacks from abroad leads the FBI and the U.S. Secret Service to send agents overseas to help fight cybercrime.
Wed, 9 Dec 09
Surprise! Merchants say Web fraud is down
http://redtape.msnbc.com/2009/12/surprise-merchants-say-web-fraud-is-down.html
Losses to U.S. and Canadian merchants are down from $4 billion in 2008 to $3.3 billion this year, according to a recent survey. That's a drop of 18 percent, but don't break out the champagne just yet.
Tue, 8 Dec 09
Facebook forms board on online safety
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34311554/ns/technology_and_science-security/
Social networking site Facebook said it has formed an advisory board comprising five Internet safety organizations to consult on issues related to online safety.
Sat, 5 Dec 09
Man in stolen cell phone pic turns himself in
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34274458/ns/technology_and_science-security/
A Philadelphia teenager who authorities say used a stolen cell phone to snap a photo of himself that automatically got sent to the victim has turned himself in.
Sat, 5 Dec 09
Teen Internet addicts more likely to self harm
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34274767/ns/technology_and_science-security/
Teenagers who are addicted to the Internet are more likely to engage in self-harm behavior, according to an Australian-Chinese study.
Sat, 5 Dec 09
Beware of online ‘Breaking Dawn’ casting scam
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34278561/ns/entertainment-access_hollywood/
Fraudulent e-mails announcing casting calls for “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn” have been flooding the inboxes of fanpires across the country.
Sat, 5 Dec 09
Web ad group launches privacy education effort
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34274126/ns/technology_and_science-security/
A group of leading Internet publishers and digital marketing services have launched an online campaign to educate consumers about how they are tracked and targeted for pitches on the Web.
Thu, 3 Dec 09
Avoid flirty patients on Facebook, doctors told
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34238285/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/A British association which provides legal advice and support to doctors said physicians should not respond to amorous advances from patients on social networking sites like Facebook.
Wed, 2 Dec 09
‘Black screen of death’ for some Windows users
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34223754/ns/technology_and_science-security/
Microsoft says recent security updates made to computers running Windows 7, Vista and XP operating systems are not to blame for the "black screen of death" some users are seeing.