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Best Chrome Extensions to Block Ads
Too many ads got you down? Here are the best Chrome extensions to save bandwidth and improve your Internet experience.
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Digital Rights Group Alleges Google Invades Student Privacy
Google is being accused of invading the privacy of students using laptop computers powered by the Internet company's Chrome operating system.
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Encryption, Always Important, Is Now Easy
The computer industry and the US government have embarked on a major campaign to have basic Web encryption more widely adopted.
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In Report on Data Collection Practices, WhatsApp and AT&T Fail the Test
EFF evaluated companies based on factors including their transparency to consumers about data requests and data retention.
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UK Spy Chief Demands More Access to Twitter, Facebook to Thwart Attacks
"The challenge to governments and their intelligence agencies is huge - and it can only be met with greater co-operation from technology companies," said Hannigan.
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Social Networks 'In Denial' on Extremist Use: GCHQ Chief
While Hannigan did not name the firms directly, he said that militants used Twitter, Facebook, and WhatsApp.
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Stolen Nude Photos of Stars Find 'Safe Harbour' Online
Websites have been busily pulling the naked photos of Jennifer Lawrence and other victims of the high-tech theft presumably because they are being notified of copyright violations.
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'Anonymous' Hackers Plead Guilty to Minor Charge in US for Cyber-Attacks
The four hackers each pleaded guilty via telephone to one misdemeanour charge of conspiring to intentionally cause damage to a protected computer.
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Google Reverses Decision to 'Forget' Links to UK's Guardian Newspaper
Separately, Google has not restored links to a BBC article about former Merrill Lynch CEO.
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Microsoft, Other Tech Firms Seek to Halt Overseas Snooping by US
Two phone carriers, Verizon and AT&T, have joined the fight, along with Apple and Cisco.
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US Cyber-Security Firm Cloudflare Offers Free Protection for Political Blogs
It will offer its services to "politically or artistically important" websites that come under politically motivated cyber-attack.
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Microsoft Protests Order for Email Stored Abroad
The objection is believed to be the first time a corporation has challenged a domestic search warrant seeking digital information overseas.
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Twitter rules out Turkey office amid tax row
The Twitter delegation was in Turkey to ease tensions after Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the firm of tax evasion and blocked it.
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Turkey says Twitter agrees to close some accounts
A Turkish official also added that Twitter for now will not be opening a local office in Turkey.
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Turkey accuses Twitter of tax evasion, urges firm to open local office
The statement was made on Monday in the first direct talks since a two-week ban imposed on the site.
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Best Chrome Extensions to Block Ads
Too many ads got you down? Here are the best Chrome extensions to save bandwidth and improve your Internet experience.
-
Digital Rights Group Alleges Google Invades Student Privacy
Google is being accused of invading the privacy of students using laptop computers powered by the Internet company's Chrome operating system.
-
Encryption, Always Important, Is Now Easy
The computer industry and the US government have embarked on a major campaign to have basic Web encryption more widely adopted.
-
In Report on Data Collection Practices, WhatsApp and AT&T Fail the Test
EFF evaluated companies based on factors including their transparency to consumers about data requests and data retention.
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UK Spy Chief Demands More Access to Twitter, Facebook to Thwart Attacks
"The challenge to governments and their intelligence agencies is huge - and it can only be met with greater co-operation from technology companies," said Hannigan.
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Social Networks 'In Denial' on Extremist Use: GCHQ Chief
While Hannigan did not name the firms directly, he said that militants used Twitter, Facebook, and WhatsApp.
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Stolen Nude Photos of Stars Find 'Safe Harbour' Online
Websites have been busily pulling the naked photos of Jennifer Lawrence and other victims of the high-tech theft presumably because they are being notified of copyright violations.
-
'Anonymous' Hackers Plead Guilty to Minor Charge in US for Cyber-Attacks
The four hackers each pleaded guilty via telephone to one misdemeanour charge of conspiring to intentionally cause damage to a protected computer.
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Google Reverses Decision to 'Forget' Links to UK's Guardian Newspaper
Separately, Google has not restored links to a BBC article about former Merrill Lynch CEO.
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Microsoft, Other Tech Firms Seek to Halt Overseas Snooping by US
Two phone carriers, Verizon and AT&T, have joined the fight, along with Apple and Cisco.
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US Cyber-Security Firm Cloudflare Offers Free Protection for Political Blogs
It will offer its services to "politically or artistically important" websites that come under politically motivated cyber-attack.
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Microsoft Protests Order for Email Stored Abroad
The objection is believed to be the first time a corporation has challenged a domestic search warrant seeking digital information overseas.
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Twitter rules out Turkey office amid tax row
The Twitter delegation was in Turkey to ease tensions after Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the firm of tax evasion and blocked it.
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Turkey says Twitter agrees to close some accounts
A Turkish official also added that Twitter for now will not be opening a local office in Turkey.
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Turkey accuses Twitter of tax evasion, urges firm to open local office
The statement was made on Monday in the first direct talks since a two-week ban imposed on the site.
