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AT&T Hits Back Critics with “Seth the Blogger Guy” Over iPhone MMS Incapability
US wireless giant AT&T on Friday hits back on critics with “Seth the Blogger Guy” over the delayed multimedia messaging service (MMS) feature of the popular iPhone, which was exclusively being sold by the carrier network. Seth, who is part of AT&T’s public relations group, discussed the... 
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Computer, Internet Addiction Center Opens in the United States
A new rehabilitation center called ReSTART was officially opened in the United States to help young and adults to break an Internet and computer addiction, which can be as destructive as drugs or alcohol. Located near Redmond, the headquarters of software giant Microsoft, the ReSTART center was opened... 
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Firefox Surpasses One Billion Download Mark
Firefox Web browser has set a new record by surpassing the one billion download mark, Mozilla Foundation said on Friday. The fastest growing open-source web browser, including the latest 3.5 version, has recorded more than 1.0033 billion downloads, Otto de Voogd said. But spreadfirefox.com said that... 
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Microsoft Rushes to Issue Emergency Patches To Internet Explorer Kill-bit Bypass Attack
Microsoft Corp. immediately issued emergency patches for its popular Windows OS after their researchers found an alley that could bypass without being detected the security mechanism in the browser of the Internet Explorer. In a statement, Microsoft researchers David Dewey, Ryan Smith, and Mark Dowd... 
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Even Michael Jackson’s Death Was Not Spared by Cyber Attacks
Several anti-virus software companies all over the world have reported a massive cyber attacks on websites containing links to Michael Jackson and his death. Government experts believe that it is the same kind of malwares used to infiltrate the US and South Korean government websites. Reports said anti-virus... 
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White House, Pentagon, NY Stock Exchange among Targets of Latest Cyber Attack
White House Spokesperson Nick Shapiro on Thursday revealed that the president’s official residence was among those targeted by a powerful sweeping cyber attack, which reportedly overwhelmed security features of major computer networks in the US and South Korea. The attack, which has lasted for days,... 
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US Gov’t Pushes for More Rigorous Cyber Crime Detection, Upholds Privacy
The US government is now pushing for a more rigorous cyber crime detection program to stop hackers from daily attack on its computers as it ensures citizens that their privacy will be upheld. Called the Einstein 3, the pioneering program under President Barack Obama administration was delayed due to... 
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South Korean “Spot the Spy” Game irks Liberal Groups
Liberal groups on Monday expressed concern over a South Korean flash video game called “Spot the Spy”, which reportedly asks gamers to “keep a close watch” on suspected spies and North Korean sympathizers. The spy game, hosted by the National Intelligence Service, was created to mark the Korean... 
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Drop web filter, China urged
Some 22 major global business groups on Friday urged the Chinese government to scrap the implementation of the order that will filter web contents through pre-installed software, saying it may pose more problems in security and privacy of the users. In their letter to Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, the... 
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Government Shuts Down ISP Company Spreading Malware, Pornography
In an effort to stop child pornography and protect consumers against online criminals, the federal government has shut down an Internet service provider believed to be spreading computer viruses and pornographic materials involving minors. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said on Thursday that it shut...