Maharashtra wants Google Earth censoredMarch 10th, 2009 MUMBAI - The Maharashtra government is examining legal options to censor Google Earth and curb it from showing sensitive locations to prevent terror attacks such as what happened in Mumbai, a minister said Tuesday. 'We want Google Earth censored.
Terrorists planning cyber war against Britain, warns Lord WestJune 25th, 2009 LONDON - Britain's Security Minister, Lord West, has issued a warning about terrorists' intentions of using the internet to launch a cyber-warfare campaign against the UK. Lord West issued the warning as he published the Government's new Cyber Security Strategy aimed at heading off online threats.
Dhaka plans 10 years' jail for cyber crimeApril 21st, 2009 The Bangladesh government plans to prescribe 10 years' rigorous imprisonment for those involved in cyber crime.A bill approved by the cabinet will be introduced during parliament's session likely to begin in June to ensure legitimacy and security of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This was one of the poll promises made by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League along with a vision of a 'Digital Bangladesh 2020'.
Britain's royal family joins Twitter _ but don't expect one to 'tweet'July 10th, 2009 British royal family joins TwitterLONDON — Britain's royal family has extended its kingdom further into cyberspace and joined Twitter — but don't expect Her Majesty to tweet. Buckingham Palace, which already has a significant online presence, said Friday that it has set up a Twitter account to alert royal watchers to what's happening with the family.
Panada Internet Security Free for 3 monthsMay 22nd, 2009 One of the top antivirus featured in our list of top 5 Free Antivirus software, Panda Internet security has a reputation of annihilating most nefarious Internet threats. Panda Security has released the free Panda Internet Security 2009 that provides complete internet security solution with protection against cyber-threats like viruses, malware, hackers, spyware, rootkits, online fraud, identify thefts and more.
White House joins FaceBook, Twitter, MySpace with updates on flu and other topicsMay 1st, 2009 White House joins FaceBook, Twitter, MySpaceWASHINGTON — OMG. The White House is joining the popular social network sites of Facebook, MySpace and Twitter.
Obama turns to 'cyber czar' to protect computer security in many areas, including defenseMay 29th, 2009 Obama setting up better security for computersWASHINGTON — America has for too long failed to adequately protect the security of its computer networks, President Barack Obama said Friday, announcing he will name a new cyber czar to take on the job. Surrounded by a host of government officials, aides and corporate executives, Obama said this is a "transformational moment" for the country, where computer networks are probed and attacked millions of times a day.
Bill Gates says US curb on skilled migrant labour will be a 'mistake'July 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Microsoft founder Bill Gates Friday said it would be a "big mistake" if the US imposes curbs on the entry of skilled workers from abroad, putting his weight behind "smart people" from countries like India who want to work overseas. "I can't make any predictions.
Generous Microsoft unveils new security software, but remains a miser stillJune 24th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Hoping to dispel fears about the vulnerability of Windows to viruses and other malware, Microsoft Tuesday released a trial version of a new free security package called Microsoft Security Essentials. The software is designed to replace the Windows Defender tool that Microsoft released in 2007, but which was widely derided as being inadequate to protect computers from the constant and ever-evolving threats posed by hackers.
Government asks Company Law Board to remove Maytas directorsFebruary 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The government Tuesday moved the Company Law Board to remove the board of directors of Maytas Infrastructure and Maytas Properties, the two infrastructure firms promoted by the family of B. Ramalinga Raju, the disgraced founder of Satyam Computer Services.
Google and EU Vs Microsoft and IE MonopolyFebruary 28th, 2009 Browser brothers are up against Microsoft monopoly over Internet browsers. Google is the latest to join the fight confirming its participation with EU in the antitrust case against Microsoft regarding Internet Explorer. The case was registered by EU after web browser developer, Opera filed a formal complaint against Microsoft.
Falling Microsoft Internet Explorer Market Share 2002-2007December 7th, 2007 Microsoft was the sole leading browser (all versions combined) in 2002-2003 with over 85% of market share. The earlier leader Netscape had by then sunk into oblivion.
Soon, 'hands-free' video gamesMay 24th, 2009 LONDON - The ultimate computer game that banishes handheld controls and allows players' gestures to dictate the action on screen is to be launched by Microsoft. The Microsoft Xbox 360 uses 3-D camera technology, and is aimed at challenging the dominance of the Nintendo Wii, reports The Times.
Social networking sites can help protect youngsters from cyber bullyingMay 12th, 2009 SYDNEY - An inquiry into cyber bullying has revealed that young victims can use friendships on social networking websites to help protect themselves. Gillian Calvert, the NSW Commissioner for Children and Young People, told the inquiry that cyber bullying should not be viewed as a new phenomenon.
Government mulling media commissionFebruary 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - With the proliferation of new and emerging media like Internet, Internet TV and FM radio, the government is seriously considering a proposal to set up a commission to frame comprehensive guidelines to cover all media. The charges of irresponsible reporting by some TV news channels following the Mumbai attacks in November last year has stirred the government into taking a fresh look at emerging media and ways to regulate them.
NEW DELHI - The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) and software giant Microsoft Corp Wednesday jointly launched a website 'secureyourpc.in', which will provide vital information to internet users on how to combat online threats. 'The more you use cyberspace, the more you become vulnerable to online threats. India will eventually have the largest number of youth population in the world and the use of PC (personal computer) will increase exponentially with time,' R. Chandrashekhar, special secretary in the ministry of information technology, said after the website launch.
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