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Anonymous hacker gets a whopping six years in prison for some lame DDoS attacks
Many may call the six-year prison sentence too harsh while the operator of eight DDoS-for-hire services got only 13 months.
Open Invention Network teams up with IBM, Linux Foundation, and Microsoft to protect open-source software from patent trolls
Together, they'll support Unified Patents' Open Source Zone. This move will deter patent trolls from suing for fear they'll find their patents annulled.
NY State Attorney General launches investigation into WeWork
Regulatory scrutiny is the latest issue to land on the struggling firm’s desk.
Microsoft: We're changing all your cloud contracts after privacy complaints
Microsoft will roll out new cloud contractual terms after EU regulators found the old ones violated privacy laws.
Clampdown on US border device searches not such a big deal
Alasaad v. Mcaleenan acknowledges the intrusiveness of digital searches, but it's only about "contraband" and falls short of requiring a warrant. It's time for SCOTUS and Congress to dig deeper, say experts.
Google labels ACCC's location data privacy claims as 'out of context'
The Australia Federal Court has directed the ACCC to clarify the issues it wants to have settled in court.
Google's plan to collect health data on millions of Americans faces federal inquiry
Google defends its Project Nightingale deal with Ascension, which involves access to detailed patient records.
US Court rules travellers' phones and laptops cannot be searched arbitrarily
Any searches conducted at the US border without reasonable suspicion will now be a violation of the Fourth Amendment.
Microsoft to represent DACA recipients in Supreme Court trial to keep program alive
The company has over 60 employees that are recipients of DACA permits, which allow them to stay in the country despite not being US citizens.
LG sues TCL in Germany over LTE patents
The three patents in question are related to LG's LTE technology.
ACCC to appeal court loss to TPG over misleading consumer allegations
Case headed to Full Federal Court.
Windows tech support scam: Attackers use this Firefox bug to lock up your screen
Scammers find a way to bypass Mozilla's fix for login prompt spam to launch lock screen attacks.
AT&T to pay $60 million to resolve FTC allegations it 'throttled' smartphone plans
The money will be put into a fund that will be used to refund customers who experienced throttling.
Cloudflare: Here's how we defeated a law firm trolling us over a $1 tech patent
How one tech company used the community to hit back at a law firm asserting a broad patent against it.
Alleged Capital One hacker released from federal custody
The alleged hacker is banned from accessing the internet or using computers, cellphones, or any other electronic device.
A year in cybersecurity and cybercrime: 2012 review
During the year, we have seen the destruction of SOPA and PIPA but the emergence of CISPA and similar laws around the world, a growing trend in hacks and scams, an explosion in malware, and states committing cyberwarfare on their friends and foes. Here's a run-down of what happened in 2012.
Nine Samsung devices that Apple wants to ban
A jury decided that more than 25 Samsung phones and tablets contained contained technology that violated Apple patents. Now Apple wants to make sure than 9 of them won't get sold in the US.
Samsung smartphones/tablets ruled in violation of Apple patents (images)
Tim Cook's first year anniversary as Apple CEO was rewarded with a $1 billion jury verdict in his company's patent trial with Samsung. Here are the Samsung devices in question.
Microsoft reveals new logo - new image?
Microsoft unveils its first new logo in 25 years and only its fourth since 1975.
Apple's iPad Design Patent: Been There, Done That (Images)
Come on! Is there really anything about the iPad's design that makes it so special that it should be used ban Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales? I Don't Think So.
10 wild new patents: The future of tech?
USPTO has been granting lots of new patents, some with a surprisingly quick turnaround. Here are drawings of 10 noteworthy patents issued to top tech players last week.
Tech IPO busts from the Internet boom (gallery)
As Facebook prepares to launch its massive IPO, it's a good time to look at the late 90s to see what people thought were good investments.
Google's defence against Oracle in pictures
A look at Google's presentation outlining how it will fight back against Oracle's claims that it owes money for copying Java code
Oracle's case against Google in pictures
A selection of slides from Oracle's 91-page presentation to court, designed to push its claim that Google needs to pay it billions of dollars for using Java technology in Android
Facebook's IPO in pictures
Facebook's IPO filing included images. Here they are and here's what they mean.
Holiday light violations (photos)
Over the years, we’ve developed a set of guidelines for holiday lights. Every holiday season we distribute citations to local residences for exceptionally good (and exceptionally bad) light displays.
Facebook's bad year: The beginning of the end?
A look back at some of the major controversies to grip the world's largest social network over the past few months. Is Facebook teetering on the edge of collapse?
Jawbone UP fitness band improves activity awareness
Jawbone makes some of the best Bluetooth headsets and speaker so it wasn't much of a surprise that their new health device, the UP, is also built very well. Can the UP help you improve your health through activity tracking and team motivation?
The Definitive Facebook Lockdown Guide - Securing your friends lists (Sept. 2011)
(Sept. 2011) This gallery guide will walk you through friends lists, and how you can separate your many lives.
Facebook moves privacy controls inline, simplifies sharing (screenshots)
Facebook is rolling out a major revamp to its privacy settings. The changes affect what you see on your profile as well as when you share content on the social network.
US federal regulator looks into Google's latest health venture
Google defends its Project Nightingale deal with Ascension, which involves access to detailed patient records.
US Court rules travellers' phones and laptops cannot be searched arbitrarily
Any searches conducted at the US border without reasonable suspicion will now be a violation of the Fourth Amendment.
Deepfake tech is mainly being used for porn and women are the main victims
Deepfakes pose a serious threat to democracy in the long run but women are likely to suffer first, a new study says.
Facebook to test anti-misinformation measures in Singapore elections
Advertisers running campaigns on social or political issues in the country now must confirm their identity and location as Facebook looks to stem misinformation.
Organized crime in the UK turns to cryptocurrencies for money-laundering schemes
Albanian gangs are using fintech. Law enforcement says it needs a new approach to tackle the problem.
Bill Gates: Don't break tech giants, strengthen antitrust laws instead
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates thinks breaking up tech giants isn't an effective answer to antitrust concerns.
Portuguese startup designs 3D tech to help ports tackle marine waste
Prize-winning LiDAR system can precisely measure how much waste ships bring into ports.
German court ruling dampens hopes of those seeking to regulate Facebook
What was seen as one of the best ways to regulate social-media giants like Facebook has just fallen apart in a Düsseldorf court.
Samsung boss faces retrial for Korean corruption scandal
It is the worst possible scenario for Samsung as its boss may face a heavier sentence than previously.
China's car-hailing giants in deep trouble with new regulations
Two of the country’s major car-hailing services providers, Didi Chuxing and Meituan Dianping, have been fined 5.5 million yuan and 1.47 million yuan, respectively, by regulators in Shanghai.
France levies 3% turnover tax on world's largest tech companies
Tech companies making €750 million globally and €25 million in France will have to pay the new tax.
Village Roadshow wins court order to block 76 overseas video piracy websites
Telstra, Optus, Vocus, TPG, and Vodafone are required to block the sites within 15 days.
The SEC is suing Kik over its $100m Kin token ICO
Kik's CEO said he will be challenging the claims and had been expecting SEC action for 'quite some time'.
Is the Huawei ban an assault or simply just part of a trade war?
TechRepublic's Karen Roby talks to David Gewirtz of ZDNet to gain his perspective on the latest happenings surrounding Huawei and the implications of a trade war. Read more: https://zd.net/2KlPYZ3
WhatsApp bug opens door to spyware with just a phone call
WhatsApp patches a flaw that has been used to install spyware on Android and iPhone devices.
Microsoft Small Business Server 2011 Standard (Beta 1)
Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 is a solid, mature product that brings powerful collaboration and communications tools in an easy-to-use and manage package, priced right for small businesses.
LG F1200
LG's mid-range musical phone features dual colour displays and tri-band connectivity, but it lacks memory expansion options.
Nokia 6230i
Nokia's 6230i is an upgraded version of its classic, unpretentious 6230 with a higher quality screen, 1.3-megapixel camera and Bluetooth.
Samsung D500
Samsung's latest slider phone, the D500, looks a lot like its sliding predecessor, but comes in a black case with a megapixel camera and an MP3 player.
Motorola E398
Motorola's music mobile combines a full-featured handset that will appeal to a wide range of users whether they're looking for fun, functionality or the perfect mixture of both.
Apple iPod (20GB, fourth generation)
Apple's newest iPod gets a makeover, adds some evolutionary upgrades, and delivers more bang for the buck. But are these changes enough to make a big splash?
First Look: Sony Hi-MD MZNH700
We take a peek at one of Sony's Hi-MD portable music players, supporting a gigabyte of removable storage thanks to the company's higher-capacity media format.
