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FBI arrests Kiwi in global Facebook ring

Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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Kiwi caught in FBI swoop on global Facebook scam ring, facing charges in a cybercrime operation that cost users NZ$1 billion.
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Assange asks US to end 'Wiki witch-hunt'

Mon, 20th Aug 2012
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From the balcony of the Ecuadorian embassy in London, WikiLeaks founder calls on U.S. to end their war on whistleblowers.
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South Korean mobile network hacked

Mon, 30th Jul 2012
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Millions of mobile phone users in South Korea suffer security breach during five month hacking spree across the country.
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Trend Micro Cyber-safety tips for students, parents, teachers, and caregivers:

Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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Trend Micro has issued vital cyber-safety guidelines for students, parents, teachers, and caregivers to help mitigate online risks and cyberbullying.
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Pretty fly for a wi-fi

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Celebrating Wi-Fi Day, Mashable reveals the quirkiest network names, from Pretty Fly for a Wi-Fi to PlzBringVodkaToApt1310.
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Staying connected through a crisis

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Paul Deavoll leads Gen-i in heroic efforts to maintain vital services during the Christchurch earthquake, ensuring connectivity amid chaos.
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Teenager arrested in hacking case

Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
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The arrest may have little impact on the group's activities, as it is unlikely any one person has a significant influence over the group.
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Big brother gets crowd-sourced

Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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A new UK website, InternetEyes, offers up to GBP £1000 for crowd-sourced reporting of crimes via live CCTV feeds, raising civil liberty concerns.
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Full Rock Band 3 track list announced

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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With 83 songs ranging from The Smiths to Avenged Sevenfold, there really is something for everybody in the upcoming band sim.
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Bebo UK offers one-click child protection

Fri, 20th Nov 2009
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Bebo introduces 'CEOP Report' button for UK users, allowing instant reporting of child abuse and grooming online, enhancing child protection measures.
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Left 4 Dead 2: First impressions

Mon, 2nd Nov 2009
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I've just been dropped off by boat with three other fellow survivors onto a pier on the outskirts of New Orleans.
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Producing a network security policy

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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UK organisations often lack effective network security policies, but a comprehensive, diverse approach could change the game.
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DESTROY ALL HUMANS 2

Fri, 1st Sep 2006
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Destroy All Humans 2 rockets players back to the 60s to face the ultimate enemy, hippies, in an expanded world of chaos and comedy.