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  • Australian government rules out 'no spam' registry

    The Australian government said today it had not explored the possibility of instituting a national "do-not-spam" registry similar to that being discussed in the United States.

  • Protect your identity as you surf

    The Internet is a dangerous place, full of profiteers who sell your personal data to information brokers and cunning criminals who have nothing better to do than obtain credit cards in your name, go on spending sprees, and ruin your credit rating. So whether you're shopping or chatting online, you'll need to take certain precautions to keep your personal info from falling into the wrong hands. Try these tips.

  • Linux hackers miss IPO boat

    Forget for a moment what you've read about techno-savvy twentysomethings making a fortune on initial public offerings.

  • When hacking competitions go wrong

    A hacking contest that promised US$100,000 as first prize appears to have been weighted so heavily against competitors that some decided to hack the competition rather than the target server.

  • Man busted for NASA high-tech mayhem

    He allegedly did it all -- broke into computers, used one to host a hacking chat, stole credit card info and sent out porn spams.

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  • Is the world ready to fight cybercrime?

    Cybercrime poses a growing threat to companies and governments around the world, yet experts are concerned law makers and judicial systems are still not equipped to provide an adequate response.

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