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Greens unveil plan to require warrant to access phone and internet records

The Greens will try to force government agencies to get a warrant before they can access Australians’ phone and internet records – something law enforcers did almost 300,000 times in the last financial year after simply filling out a form. As international anger mounts at revelations by the Guardian that US security agencies have been secretly [...]

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Liberty Reserve Founder Indicted on $6 Billion Money-Laundering Charges

The founder of digital currency system Liberty Reserve has been indicted in the United States along with six other people in a $6 billion money-laundering scheme, in what authorities are calling the largest international money-laundering case ever prosecuted, according to documents unsealed today. Dubbed the “financial hub of the cyber-crime world,” authorities say Liberty Reserve had more [...]

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Secret FBI National Security Letters Ruled Unconstitutional

A California district court on Friday ruled that the FBI’s controversial national security letters (NSLs) are unconstitutional. View full post on PCMag.com Security Coverage Hi Tech Crime Solutions http://stolencomputeralert.com, http://hiphopsecurity.com, http://www.GregoryDEvans.net, http://ParentSecurityOnline.com

Reuters Editor Indicted for Helping Anonymous Hack Fox

The deputy social media editor for Reuters was indicted on Thursday for his alleged assistance in the 2010 hack of his former employers, which was carried out by members of Anonymous. View full post on PCMag.com Security Coverage Hi Tech Crime Solutions http://stolencomputeralert.com, http://HackerForHireinternational.com, http://computersecurityexpert.net, http://hiphopsecurity.com

Ad-Blocking Apps Pulled From Google Play

Google is removing from Google Play any apps that allow for ad blocking. View full post on PCMag.com Security Coverage Hi Tech Crime Solutions http://TheCyberWars.com, http://HackerForHireinternational.com, AmIHackerProof.com, http://ParentSecurityOnline.com

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Predictable Facebook ‘Likes’; $7M Street View Deal; Automatic Link Tracks Car Health

Topping tech headlines Tuesday, researchers found that Facebook Likes reveal more than simple interests, Google reached a settlement with several U.S. states regarding Street View privacy, and Automatic Link debuted to monitor your car’s health. View full post on PCMag.com Security Coverage Hi Tech Crime Solutions http://HackerForHireinternational.com, http://computer-security-expert.com, http://www.Locatepc.net, AmIHackerProof.com

Microsoft Resolves Outlook, Hotmail Outage

Microsoft’s online services experienced an outage last night, with some users unable to access Hotmail, Outlook, SkyDrive, and more. View full post on PCMag.com Security Coverage High Tech Crime Solutions http://ParentSecurityOnline.com, http://www.GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.hackerforhireusa.com, http://stolencomputeralert.com

Microsoft Loosens Restrictions on Flash in IE10

Microsoft this week loosened its restrictions on Adobe Flash within Windows 8, allowing the program to run within the immersive UI (previously known as Metro) version of its new OS by default. View full post on PCMag.com Security Coverage Hi Tech Crime Solutions http://TheCyberWars.com, http://HackerForHireinternational.com, AmIHackerProof.com, http://ParentSecurityOnline.com

U.S. to China: Stop Hacking, Embrace ‘Acceptable’ Behavior

President Obama’s national security advisor this week urged the Chinese to stop hacking U.S. targets and “establish acceptable norms of behavior” for cyberspace. View full post on PCMag.com Security Coverage High Tech Crime Solutions http://HackerForHireinternational.com, http://stolencomputeralert.com, http://www.Locatepc.net, http://www.GregoryDEvans.com

Colin Powell’s Facebook Page Hacked With Anti-Bush Posts

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell woke up to a hacked Facebook page that had some colorful things to say about former President George W. Bush. View full post on PCMag.com Security Coverage High Tech Crime Solutions

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Help! My Mac’s Been Hacked!

Mac users get hacked, too. Here are some tips for when you think your Apple’s core is rotten with malware. View full post on PCMag.com Security Coverage High Tech Crime Solutions http://stolencomputeralert.com, http://HackerForHireinternational.com, http://computersecurityexpert.net, http://hiphopsecurity.com

Revamped Facebook News Feed; EA Fixing SimCity Servers; Spam Text Crackdown

Topping tech headlines Thursday, Facebook introduced its revamped News Feed with more visualization and specific content filters, EA is patching up its SimCity servers, and the FTC is cracking down on marketers sending spam text messages. View full post on PCMag.com Security Coverage Hi Tech Crime Solutions

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