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FCC urges Internet companies to safeguard Web
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:12:02 -0800
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Internet service providers need to work harder to prevent hacks, data theft and other fraud, including contacting customers whose infected computers have been hijacked by organized crime and helping them clean out viruses, the head of the Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said he sought "smart, practical, voluntary ...
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The Truth About the March 8 Internet Doomsday
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:39:03 -0800
While it's true some users may lose their Internet access next month, it's not the FBI's fault and there's still time to remove the malware that may cause a problem.
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Canada's 'riskiest online cities' ranked
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:29:40 -0800
Burlington, Ont. has been named "Canada's riskiest online city" by internet security software firm Symantec for the second year in a row, followed by Port Coquitlam, Vancouver and Langley, B.C....
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Lynn child porn arrest forces new proposal
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:15:54 -0800
LYNN — Chief Librarian Theresa Hurley is proposing an Internet use policy that calls for banning people from viewing obscene material on library computers and possibly barring people who view it from the library.
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FCC chairman calls on ISPs to adopt new security measures
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:55:42 -0800
IDG News Service - U.S. Internet service providers should take new steps to protect subscribers against cyberattacks, including notifying customers when their computers are compromised, the chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday.
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FCC chairman wants ISPs to adopt new security measures
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:25:42 -0800
IDG News Service - U.S. Internet service providers should take new steps to protect subscribers against cyberattacks, including notifying customers when their computers are compromised, the chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday.
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Obama administration seeks online privacy rules
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:13:37 -0800
The Obama administration is calling for stronger privacy protections for consumers as mobile gadgets, Internet services and other tools are able to do a better job of tracking what you do and where you ...
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FCC Tells Verizon, Comcast, AT&T To Work Harder To Prevent Hacks, Data Theft
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:18:53 -0800
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Internet service providers need to work harder to prevent hacks, data theft and other fraud, including contacting customers whose infected computers have been hijacked by organized crime and helping them clean out viruses, the head of the Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday.
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Internet meeting Tuesday
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:04:05 -0800
The future of rural high-speed Internet is in question as federal and state governments are in the midst of debate over the funding that now supports it.
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3 Tech Titans
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:41:00 -0800
One of the major trends in the world today is the increasing use of technology, from computers and the internet to smart phones and tablets. These devices and technologies are becoming increasingly ubiquitous ...
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