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Exclusive: DefCon Ninja Party Badge Sneak Peek

LAS VEGAS — A hacker group known as the Ninjas has created what may be the best DefCon badge ever. The badge allows wireless ninja battle between badge holders. Unlike the official badge,...

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Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 Net News No Comments

UK Music Head Set For Seat In The House of Lords

The head of a prominent lobby group for the music industry is being touted as a new entrant to the UK's House of Lords. According to sources close to new Prime Minister David Cameron,...

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Monday, July 19th, 2010 Net News No Comments

EU Data Retention Implementation Deemed Unlawful By EU Authorities

Civil rights advocates have achieved a key victory in the fight against the European-wide data retention policy. A short report from EU authorities says, “European Data Protection Authorities find current implementation of data...

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Saturday, July 17th, 2010 Net News No Comments

Etc: In 2008, the RIAA paid over $16 million in legal fees. The industry group was able to recover just $391,000 in claim settlements.

In 2008, the RIAA paid over $16 million in legal fees. The industry group was able to recover just $391,000 in claim settlements. Read More: Recording Industry Vs The People Read the comments...

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Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 Net News No Comments

Consumer Group Sniffs Congresswoman’s Open Wi-Fi

We’re not sure what’s more humorous: That California Rep. Jane Harman, the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, maintains two unencrypted Wi-Fi networks at her residence, or that a consumer group sniffed her...

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Friday, July 9th, 2010 Net News No Comments