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Spanish police bust alleged “ransomware” ring that took in $1.34M annually

Spanish authorities announced Wednesday that they had arrested 10 people who were allegedly involved in a massive “ransomware” ring. The European Cybercrime Centre estimated that the criminal operation "affected tens of thousands of computers...

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Thursday, February 14th, 2013 Net News No Comments

Russia, in adding to new blacklist, blocks site used by dissidents

On Friday, a freedom of speech activist group reported that the Russian government has blocked access to a prominent blog-hosting service that carries many dissident voices from within the countries. Back in the fall,...

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Saturday, February 9th, 2013 Net News No Comments

In Bounties They Trust, But Does Paying for Security Bugs Make a Safer Web?

Security researcher “Pinkie Pie” demonstrated the exploit he developed for attacking Google’s Chrome browser earlier this year. Photo: Kim Zetter/Wired The night before the end of Google’s Pwnium contest at the CanSecWest security conference...

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Thursday, November 8th, 2012 Net News No Comments

YouTube Blocks Anti-Islamic Film At The Request Of King Abdullah

Following the release of a controversial movie, several people died during protests against it, as it places Prophet Muhammad in negative light. Now, YouTube has completely blocked the film – Innocence of Muslims –...

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Wednesday, September 19th, 2012 Net News No Comments

Apple Attempts to Prevent Free In-App Purchase Hack

Apple is taking steps to stop users gaining free in-app purchases through an online hack. Apple have reportedly taken steps to prevent the use of a free in-app purchase hack. The hack, published...

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Thursday, July 26th, 2012 Net News 1 Comment

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