Tag Archives: Internet

Google and Wikipedia Blackout Protest Over U.S. Internet Legislation

#SOPA #PIPA If you go to Wikipedia.org today, you get a black page asking you to protest. If you to Google today, you will find their logo blacked-out and a plea to protest. WordPress.org, The Membrane.com and KingArthur.com have also *blacked-out* in support of the protest. What has Internet intellectuals all in an up-roar? Millions [...]
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Buyer Beware: Internet Real Estate Scams

HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Tom Corbett today cautioned Pennsylvania consumers to be alert for possible scams linked to online ads for rental homes and apartments, along with Internet “for sale” ads and auctions for real estate, cars, motorcycles and other items. “Internet classified ads and auction websites are popular tools for bargain-hunters searching for [...]
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Obama To Boost U.S. Broadband Access

Washington, DC — President Obama plans to award $2 billion in grants and loans over the next 75 days in an effort to expand America’s broadband Internet access, as well as, create tens of thousands of jobs. “Broadband touches nearly every aspect of the U.S. economy, providing Americans with unprecedented opportunities in employment, education, health [...]
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The World Wide Web

“The World Wide Web (known as “WWW’, “Web” or “W3″) is the universe of network-accessible information, the embodiment of human knowledge.” The World Wide Web started as a network information project at CERN in 1989. CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is one of the world’s largest and most respected centers for scientific research. [...]
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Secret Treaties Gag Free Speech

Operating in secrecy, the USA and other countries conspire to remove free speech protections. Orwell was right. How long before we see “Newspeak” and “Thoughtcrime” ? Global DMCA
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2009: Year In Review

Click here for the 2009 Year In Review Computers And Internet Security, Entertainment, Music, Environmental Issues, Games, News, Songs and Sustainability.
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Report On Web Security: Danger!

The IBM X-Force 2009 Mid-Year Trend and Risk report finds growing security concerns related to surfing the web. “The trends highlighted by the report seem to indicate that the Internet has finally taken on the characteristics of the Wild West where no one is to be trusted,” said X-Force Director Kris Lamb. “There is no [...]
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How To Choose An ISP

National Cyber Alert System Understanding ISPs ISPs offer services like email and internet access. Compare factors like security, services, and cost so that you find an ISP that supports all of your needs. What is an ISP? An ISP, or internet service provider, is a company that provides its customers access to the internet and [...]
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Fraudulent Web Sites

We are aware of public reports indicating that attackers are using legitimate web pages to run malicious code on victims’ machines. Reports, including a posting by Sophos, indicate that these messages * Include keywords and names related to a current event (such as, the 9/11/2001 terrorist attack) * Prompt users with a fake virus scan [...]
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Apple Safari And Firefox

Apple has released Safari 4.0.3 for Windows and Mac OS X to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial-of-service condition, obtain sensitive information, or spoof a website. The Mozilla Foundation has released Firefox 3.0.13 and Firefox 3.5.2 to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an [...]
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