Antipiracy provision in treaty riles EU

EU’s executive arm vows to make sure a global anti-counterfeiting treaty won’t force countries to disconnect people for illegally downloading copyrighted content.

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At RSA 2010, the secure and the insecure (photos)

The cybersecurity conference in San Francisco brings together hackers and security professionals to decode the latest threats to the digital world.

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Researchers dissect ZeuS botnet blueprint

Malware startup costs put at $2,753.

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Apple iPad to spur growth in tablet market

Long-term shift away from desktop PCs.

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Video: First ASKAP radio telescope is listening

35 more identical telescopes expected by 2013.

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Web24 hit by DDoS attack

Prolonged attack blocked upstream.

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Cyber Threats Pit Privacy Versus Security

Security experts are torn between just how far the government and the private sector should go to protect critical data from cyber criminals without violating individual rights.

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FBI Director Seeks Industry Help on Cybersecurity

In an address at the annual RSA show, FBI Director Robert Mueller outlines challenges the agency has in fighting cyber crime, seeks broader partnerships with private-sector firms.

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Microsoft Calls for Infected PC Quarantine

At RSA, Microsoft’s Scott Charney compares infected PCs’ spamming to secondhand smoke — and suggests they also be banned from the Net.

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Mariposa Hackers Busted in Giant Botnet Scam

Three Spanish hackers believed to be responsible for using a botnet to steal log-in credentials and customer banking data were arrested following a multinational investigation.

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