Monthly Archives: September 2013

TRA launches safety campaign

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Gregory D Evans

  Manama: Sept. 29 — (BNA)– The Kingdom of Bahrain’s Telecommunications Authority (TRA) has launched a media campaign to boost the safety of children over the internet in the Kingdom. The Authority took this initiative in order to provide the … Continue reading →

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Using the Web as a bully platform not just a teen phenomenon

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Gregory D Evans

Lt. Pat Hoey (photographed Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, at his office in the Public Safety Building in Rockford) is one of the administrators of the Rockford Police Department’s Facebook page.  It’s been 11 years since author and poet Flora Cousins … Continue reading →

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‘Jackie Chan Dead’ Hoax and Other False News Reports Spreading Malware

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Gregory D Evans

A screenshot shows what the Jackie Chan false death report app looks like in Facebook.   Jackie Chan death reports–sometimes used to spam Facebook malware–have circulated widely for the past several months, but the martial arts actor is still alive. … Continue reading →

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The device that could change the Internet

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Gregory D Evans

After securing funding through Kickstarter, the devices began shipping out in August.   Palo Alto, California (CNN) — Depending whom you ask, Chad Russell and Charles Butkus’ invention is either a step forward for the Internet — or a death knell … Continue reading →

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Families, teachers navigate evolving technology

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Gregory D Evans

The digital age presents both unlimited possibility and frightening threats for children, parents and schools.   DES MOINES, Iowa — Children grow up carrying devices in their pockets with the ability to access all the amassed knowledge of humanity, for good or … Continue reading →

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Twitter: The new face of crime

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Gregory D Evans

Criminals are taking it from the streets to their tweets, increasingly using Twitter to recruit members, boast about their illegal activities and promote their brand.   Crime has a new face: Twitter. Political extremists, criminals and gang members are advertising … Continue reading →

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Facebook to users: Ignore all-caps virus scare

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Gregory D Evans

See a warning about a Facebook virus, in ALL CAPS? Just ignore it. This was the advice of a security researcher following a recent wave of Facebook “warning messages,” in ALL CAPS. “Everyone needs to learn to stop taking things … Continue reading →

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Iran hacked US Navy, report claims

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Gregory D Evans

US officials tell Wall Street Journal that “unclassified” Navy systems were compromised by hackers working for Iran   Hackers working for the Iranian government compromised US Navy systems in recent weeks, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Unnamed “US … Continue reading →

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Sextortion Photos Of Miss Teen USA Indicate Troubling Trend, Cyber Experts Say

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Gregory D Evans

  Sextortion photos of the Miss Teen USA winner point to what cybercrime experts say is a disturbing trend — even people who are careful to protect themselves and don’t keep incriminating photos or information are now at risk. FBI … Continue reading →

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