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Cold War 2.0: East and West divide on digital rights
Disagreements on how to manage intellectual property theft, Internet freedom between U.S., allies and Russia, China
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:23:52 -0800
Disagreements on cyber risk East-West "Cold War"
LONDON (Reuters) - With worries growing over computer hacking, data theft and the risk of digital attacks destroying essential systems, western states and their allies are co-operating closer than ever on cyber security. But as they do so, the gulf between them and China and Russia -- blamed for many recent hacks and with a very different and much more authoritarian view over the future of the ...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:32:04 -0800
Computer passion fuels Internet security seminar
NORMAN — Computer columnist Dave Moore is taking his knowledge of the information super highway on the road. His statewide library tour, “Fight the Internet Bad Guys and Win,” aims to educate Oklahomans on Internet potholes and how to avoid them.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:31:52 -0800
Oscars vote vulnerable to cyber attack under new online system
Academy to switch to electronic ballots in 2013 – but move from paper voting does not eliminate prospect of foul play Computer security experts have warned that the 2013 Oscars ballot may be vulnerable to a variety of cyber attacks that could falsify the outcome but remain undetected, if the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences follows through on its decision to switch to internet voting ...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:40:30 -0800
Comcast extending program for low-income families
Comcast has made a number of changes to the Internet Essentials program introduced last year to expand the program. The program offers Internet service for $9.95 a month and provides a voucher for a low-cost computer for $149.99 plus tax and provides ac
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:35:36 -0800
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