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    • Israeli expert says Syria cyberattack foiled AP - 1 hr 57 mins ago

      JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli security expert says Syrian hackers tried to break into the computers of the water system of the city of Haifa. More »Israeli expert says Syria cyberattack foiled

      JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli security expert says Syrian hackers tried to break into the computers of the water system of the city of Haifa.

    • Israeli official says Syria cyberattack foiled AP - 2 hrs 9 mins ago

      JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli security expert says Syrian hackers tried to break into the computers of the water system of the city of Haifa. More »Israeli official says Syria cyberattack foiled

      JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli security expert says Syrian hackers tried to break into the computers of the water system of the city of Haifa.

    • People walk past a Sprint store in New York
      Senator urges 'extreme caution' on SoftBank -Sprint deal Doug Palmer and Liana B. Baker - Reuters - 18 hrs ago

      By Doug Palmer and Liana B. Baker WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An influential senator expressed strong concerns on Friday about Japanese company SoftBank Corp's plan to buy … More »Senator urges 'extreme caution' on SoftBank -Sprint deal

      People walk past a Sprint store in New York

      By Doug Palmer and Liana B. Baker WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An influential senator expressed strong concerns on Friday about Japanese company SoftBank Corp's plan to buy 70 percent of Sprint Nextel , warning it could expose the United States to Chinese cyber attacks. "I have real concerns that this deal, if approved, could …

    • Schumer urges look at security in Sprint deal PETER SVENSSON - AP - 19 hrs ago

      NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Charles Schumer urged regulators to "use extreme caution" when reviewing the proposed acquisition of No. 3 cell carrier Sprint Nextel by Japan's … More »Schumer urges look at security in Sprint deal

      NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Charles Schumer urged regulators to "use extreme caution" when reviewing the proposed acquisition of No. 3 cell carrier Sprint Nextel by Japan's Softbank, saying the Japanese company's use of Chinese networking equipment could open up U.S. networks to snooping and hacking.

    • ITV News Twitter account hacked by Syrian Electronic Army Reuters - Fri, May 24, 2013

      LONDON (Reuters) - British broadcaster ITV on Friday became the latest media outlet to have one of its Twitter feeds hacked by anonymous supporters of Syria's President … More »ITV News Twitter account hacked by Syrian Electronic Army

      LONDON (Reuters) - British broadcaster ITV on Friday became the latest media outlet to have one of its Twitter feeds hacked by anonymous supporters of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, just days after Twitter beefed up security to prevent such attacks. Twitter Inc said on Wednesday that it had started rolling out an optional …

    • Jon Stewart Says the DOJ Should Go After Wall Street Instead of Potheads
      Jon Stewart Says the DOJ Should Go After Wall Street Instead of Potheads Esther Zuckerman - The Atlantic Wire - Fri, May 24, 2013

      Last night on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart explained that the Department of Justice is going after people whose crimes seem minor—especially when you look at them in comparison … More »Jon Stewart Says the DOJ Should Go After Wall Street Instead of Potheads

      Jon Stewart Says the DOJ Should Go After Wall Street Instead of Potheads

      Last night on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart explained that the Department of Justice is going after people whose crimes seem minor—especially when you look at them in comparison to what Wall Street executives did to create the financial crisis. To which Stewart asked: "What, none of them bought pot?"

    • Venezuela's President Maduro embraces National Assembly President Cabello in La Orchila
      Venezuela prosecutor to open probe over leaked recording Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013

      CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's prosecutor's office said on Thursday it would open an investigation into in a recording the opposition says features a top government … More »Venezuela prosecutor to open probe over leaked recording

      Venezuela's President Maduro embraces National Assembly President Cabello in La Orchila

      CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's prosecutor's office said on Thursday it would open an investigation into in a recording the opposition says features a top government ally accusing the deputy head of the ruling Socialist Party of corruption and conspiring against the new president. Opposition deputies on Monday broadcast …

    • US family leaves Singapore frustrated with inquest Heather Tan, Associated Press - AP - Thu, May 23, 2013

      The parents of an American software engineer found dead in his Singapore apartment last year left the city-state Thursday before the end of a coroner's inquest, saying … More »US family leaves Singapore frustrated with inquest

      The parents of an American software engineer found dead in his Singapore apartment last year left the city-state Thursday before the end of a coroner's inquest, saying they had lost faith in the process. ...

    • Two young men participate in the annual Hack-In-The-Box Security Conference in Malaysia, Oct. 6, 2004.
      China's surprisingly open hacking culture Chris Gayomali - The Week - Thu, May 23, 2013

      A hacker freelancing for a privately owned company can earn up to $100,000 a year overseas More »China's surprisingly open hacking culture

      Two young men participate in the annual Hack-In-The-Box Security Conference in Malaysia, Oct. 6, 2004.

      A hacker freelancing for a privately owned company can earn up to $100,000 a year overseas

    • A woman walks past logos of Softbank Corp at its branch in Tokyo
      SoftBank would add 'security director' to Sprint board Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013

      (Reuters) - SoftBank Corp would appoint a "security director" to Sprint Nextel Corp's board if its takeover bid succeeds and give the U.S. government right of approval … More »SoftBank would add 'security director' to Sprint board

      A woman walks past logos of Softbank Corp at its branch in Tokyo

      (Reuters) - SoftBank Corp would appoint a "security director" to Sprint Nextel Corp's board if its takeover bid succeeds and give the U.S. government right of approval on the appointment in hopes of easing national security concerns raised by the proposed deal. Sprint said in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange …

    • A man looks at a Huawei mobile phone as he shops at an electronic market in Shanghai
      Huawei's Middle East revenue rose 18 percent in 2012: executive Matt Smith - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013

      By Matt Smith DUBAI (Reuters) - China's Huawei Technologies Co's Middle East revenue rose 18 percent to $2.08 billion in 2012 and the roll-out of 4G mobile networks and … More »Huawei's Middle East revenue rose 18 percent in 2012: executive

      A man looks at a Huawei mobile phone as he shops at an electronic market in Shanghai

      By Matt Smith DUBAI (Reuters) - China's Huawei Technologies Co's Middle East revenue rose 18 percent to $2.08 billion in 2012 and the roll-out of 4G mobile networks and IT outsourcing will be among its main regional growth drivers, the firm said. The world's second-largest telecom equipment maker also expects Middle East …

    • The sign in the lobby of the corporate headquarters of Dish Network is seen in the Denver suburb of Englewood
      Dish on national security PR offensive against SoftBank Alina Selyukh and Liana B. Baker - Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013

      By Alina Selyukh and Liana B. Baker WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dish Network Corp is ramping up its Washington-centric campaign to thwart Japanese firm SoftBank Corp's … More »Dish on national security PR offensive against SoftBank

      The sign in the lobby of the corporate headquarters of Dish Network is seen in the Denver suburb of Englewood

      By Alina Selyukh and Liana B. Baker WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dish Network Corp is ramping up its Washington-centric campaign to thwart Japanese firm SoftBank Corp's bid for Sprint Nextel Corp, hoping to convince lawmakers and government reviewers that it poses national security risks. On Wednesday, Dish ads appeared …

    • An illustration picture shows the logo of the Website Twitter on an Ipad, in Bordeaux
      Twitter beefs up security after hacking spree on media Jim Finkle - Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013

      By Jim Finkle (Reuters) - Twitter Inc unveiled technology to boost security for its users, following a spate of attacks on accounts of prominent media outlets including … More »Twitter beefs up security after hacking spree on media

      An illustration picture shows the logo of the Website Twitter on an Ipad, in Bordeaux

      By Jim Finkle (Reuters) - Twitter Inc unveiled technology to boost security for its users, following a spate of attacks on accounts of prominent media outlets including the Associated Press, the Financial Times and The Onion. The micro blogging site, which transmits some 400 million messages a day, said on Wednesday that …

    • How to Stop Worrying and Love Twitter's New Two-Factor Verification Rebecca Greenfield - The Atlantic Wire - Wed, May 22, 2013

      Twitter has added two-step verification to increase its security after all the recent hacks into high profile media accounts, but you should go sign up for it right this … More »How to Stop Worrying and Love Twitter's New Two-Factor Verification

      Twitter has added two-step verification to increase its security after all the recent hacks into high profile media accounts, but you should go sign up for it right this minute — because everyone's vulnerable to password attacks these days. Or maybe not right this minute, since there are some reports that Twitter is a little …

    • Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff attends the Reuters Cyber Summit in Washington in this file photo
      'Irrational' hackers are growing U.S. security fear Jim Finkle - Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013

      By Jim Finkle (Reuters) - Cybersecurity researcher HD Moore discovered he could use the Internet to access the controls of some 30 pipeline sensors around the country … More »'Irrational' hackers are growing U.S. security fear

      Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff attends the Reuters Cyber Summit in Washington in this file photo

      By Jim Finkle (Reuters) - Cybersecurity researcher HD Moore discovered he could use the Internet to access the controls of some 30 pipeline sensors around the country that were not password protected. A hacking expert who helps companies uncover network vulnerabilities, Moore said he found the sensors last month while analyzing …

    • Xbox One Raises the Burden of Privacy Safeguards: 5 Questions for Microsoft Matt Peckham - Time.com - Wed, May 22, 2013

      Some things you take for granted, like the fact that in Star Trek, there’s a computer that’s always listening, always observing, always standing by cataloging data. Who … More »Xbox One Raises the Burden of Privacy Safeguards: 5 Questions for Microsoft

      Some things you take for granted, like the fact that in Star Trek, there’s a computer that’s always listening, always observing, always standing by cataloging data. Who owns that data? Where’s it stored? Who determines how it’s used? Who knows. The shows chose to slide by those questions and focus on others. ...

    • Rick and Mary Todd speak to Reuters during an interview at their temporary place of residence in Singapore
      Parents withdraw from inquiry into death of U.S. engineer Shane Todd Kevin Lim and Pedja Stanisic - Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013

      By Kevin Lim and Pedja Stanisic SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The parents of an American engineer found dead in Singapore last year said on Wednesday they will not take part … More »Parents withdraw from inquiry into death of U.S. engineer Shane Todd

      Rick and Mary Todd speak to Reuters during an interview at their temporary place of residence in Singapore

      By Kevin Lim and Pedja Stanisic SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The parents of an American engineer found dead in Singapore last year said on Wednesday they will not take part in the rest of a coroner's inquiry into his death, which they say was linked to a project involving the transfer of sensitive technology to China. In a statement, …

    • US parents quit Singapore inquest into son's death Heather Tan, Associated Press - AP - Wed, May 22, 2013

      The parents of an American software engineer who believe their son was murdered last year in Singapore withdrew from the inquest Wednesday, saying they have no confidence … More »US parents quit Singapore inquest into son's death

      The parents of an American software engineer who believe their son was murdered last year in Singapore withdrew from the inquest Wednesday, saying they have no confidence in the city-state's legal process. ...

    • Marissa Mayer: il Ceo di Yahoo! contro la flessibilità
      The World's Most Powerful Women 2013 Caroline Howard - Forbes - Wed, May 22, 2013

      Our annual snapshot of the top 100 women in business, politics, celebrity, philanthropy, billionaires, media and technology. More »The World's Most Powerful Women 2013

      Marissa Mayer: il Ceo di Yahoo! contro la flessibilità

      Our annual snapshot of the top 100 women in business, politics, celebrity, philanthropy, billionaires, media and technology.

    • Sony Corp's President and CEO Hirai speaks during the Sony Corporate Strategy Meeting at the company's headquarters in Tokyo
      Sony to assess spin-off plan; cuts targets for cameras, smartphones Tim Kelly - Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013

      By Tim Kelly TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp cut its sales targets for digital cameras, smartphones and tablets by 13-17 percent for the year to end-March 2015, but said … More »Sony to assess spin-off plan; cuts targets for cameras, smartphones

      Sony Corp's President and CEO Hirai speaks during the Sony Corporate Strategy Meeting at the company's headquarters in Tokyo

      By Tim Kelly TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp cut its sales targets for digital cameras, smartphones and tablets by 13-17 percent for the year to end-March 2015, but said there were "encouraging" signs of a revival in its electronics business. CEO Kazuo Hirai told a press briefing on Wednesday that Sony would assess a proposal …

    • Representative Waxman speak during a news conference as part of the year end budget talks on Capitol Hill in Washington
      Some U.S. utilities say they're under constant cyber attack Alina Selyukh and Jim Finkle - Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013

      By Alina Selyukh and Jim Finkle WASHINGTON/BOSTON (Reuters) - Several power utilities say they face a barrage of cyber attacks on their critical systems, a report by … More »Some U.S. utilities say they're under constant cyber attack

      Representative Waxman speak during a news conference as part of the year end budget talks on Capitol Hill in Washington

      By Alina Selyukh and Jim Finkle WASHINGTON/BOSTON (Reuters) - Several power utilities say they face a barrage of cyber attacks on their critical systems, a report by two Democratic lawmakers found echoing warnings from the Obama administration that foreign hackers were trying to bring down the U.S. power grid. California …

    • With high-tech guns, users could disable remotely Martha Mendoza, AP National Writer - AP - Tue, May 21, 2013

      A high-tech startup is wading into the gun control debate with a wireless controller that would allow gun owners to know when their weapon is being moved — and disable … More »With high-tech guns, users could disable remotely

      A high-tech startup is wading into the gun control debate with a wireless controller that would allow gun owners to know when their weapon is being moved — and disable it remotely. The technology, but ...

    • The word 'password' is pictured on a computer screen in this picture illustration taken in Berlin
      Some U.S. power companies say they face constant cyber attacks Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013

      BOSTON (Reuters) - Several U.S. power utilities say they face constant cyber attacks on critical systems, according to a report by two Democratic lawmakers amid warnings … More »Some U.S. power companies say they face constant cyber attacks

      The word 'password' is pictured on a computer screen in this picture illustration taken in Berlin

      BOSTON (Reuters) - Several U.S. power utilities say they face constant cyber attacks on critical systems, according to a report by two Democratic lawmakers amid warnings from the Obama administration that foreign hackers are seeking to attack the electric grid. Congressmen Edward Markey of Massachusetts and Henry Waxman …

    • Leaked recording stirs political furor in Venezuela Brian Ellsworth - Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013

      By Brian Ellsworth CARACAS (Reuters) - A recording released by Venezuela's opposition purportedly revealing graft and conspiracy in the ruling Socialist Party has stirred … More »Leaked recording stirs political furor in Venezuela

      By Brian Ellsworth CARACAS (Reuters) - A recording released by Venezuela's opposition purportedly revealing graft and conspiracy in the ruling Socialist Party has stirred a new political storm in the OPEC nation's already traumatic transition after the death of Hugo Chavez. Opposition leaders on Monday played an hourlong, …

    • Kate Hudson Teams Up With Zach Braff Richard Lawson - The Atlantic Wire - Mon, May 20, 2013

      Today in show business: Zach Braff has put Kate Hudson in the movie you bought him, the Angry Birds movie really is happening, and Claire Danes has a teen daughter. More »Kate Hudson Teams Up With Zach Braff

      Today in show business: Zach Braff has put Kate Hudson in the movie you bought him, the Angry Birds movie really is happening, and Claire Danes has a teen daughter.

     

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