Cyber crime generates more money than drug traffickingOctober 4th, 2009 BANGALORE - With more and more people going online and social networking becoming pervasive, cyber crime now generates more money than drug trafficking, says global cyber security solutions provider Symantec. "Cyber crime has surpassed drug trafficking as a criminal money-maker.
NJ Gov. Corzine expected to sign measures targeting online crimes against childrenSeptember 21st, 2009 NJ cracking down on online crimes against minorsTRENTON, N.J. — Legislation targeting online harassment of children and related electronic crimes may soon become law in New Jersey.
French legislators vote on compromise bill that could cut off Internet for illegal downloadersSeptember 15th, 2009 France to vote on new Internet piracy billPARIS — French legislators vote Tuesday on a pioneering bill allowing authorities to cut off Internet access to people who download illegally, a measure that entertainment companies hope will be a powerful weapon against piracy. The bill has garnered attention beyond France, both from music and film industries struggling to keep up official revenue and from privacy advocates who say it threatens civil liberties.
Failure to launch: Obama space panel says Bush's moon return plan too costly, won't flySeptember 8th, 2009 Obama space panel says moon return plan is a no-goWASHINGTON — A White House panel of independent space experts says NASA's return-to-the-moon plan just won't fly. The problem is money.
Online night owls: Americans stay up late on Internet, peaking at 11 p.m. EasternSeptember 2nd, 2009 Study finds prime time on the Internet is 11 p.m.NEW YORK — It's 11 p.m. Do you know where your neighbors are?
Chances are they're online.
One day married, next day free? Brazil Senate passes speedy Internet divorce billSeptember 2nd, 2009 Brazil Senate passes speedy Internet divorce billBRASILIA, Brazil — The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill that would allow consensual divorces to be filed and resolved on the Internet. The Senate's official news agency says the bill would speed divorce proceedings, allowing couples to split without lawyers or having to wait in line in court.
US House passes defence bill, kills F-22July 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US House of Representatives passed a $636-billion defence bill Thursday after removing money to continue production of the F-22, meeting a key demand by President Barack Obama. The bill, for fiscal 2010 and including $128 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, passed by a 400-30 vote.
Cruise lines would be forced to document, share on-board crime info under advancing billJuly 30th, 2009 Crime reports may become mandatory on cruisesMIAMI — Legislation is heading for full House and Senate votes that would force cruise lines to carry rape investigation kits and publicize records of crimes committed at sea. A House committee on Thursday unanimously approved the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act.
Amazon.com shows support for veto of Internet sales taxJuly 30th, 2009 Amazon.com shows support for vetoHONOLULU — Amazon.com has reinstated its associate program with Hawaii-based Internet partners. The move follows Gov.
Senate votes to permit lower cost drug imports from CanadaJuly 10th, 2009 Senate votes to permit drug imports from CanadaWASHINGTON — People in the United States could get lower-cost drugs from Canada over the Internet under a plan that has passed the Senate. The plan, sponsored by Louisiana Republican David Vitter and approved 55-36, dealt a defeat to the powerful drug lobby, which has so far prevailed in defeating widespread imports of drugs from Canada and other places where prices are far lower than in the United States.
Nielsen study finds kids ages 2 to 11 spending more time onlineJuly 7th, 2009 Nielsen: Kids spending more time onlineNEW YORK — Young kids are getting online at a faster rate than their parents and older siblings. A new study from Nielsen Online found that nearly 16 million U.S.
Congress sends Obama $106 billion bill to fund wars in Iraq and AfghanistanJune 18th, 2009 Congress sends Obama $106B war spending billWASHINGTON — Congress is sending President Barack Obama a $106 billion bill ensuring that the military will have the money to fight the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan during the final months of this year. The emergency spending bill contains $80 billion to fund ongoing operations in the two countries.
Louisiana House OKs bill for 15-cent charge on Internet access to fund AG investigationsJune 5th, 2009 La. House backs 15-cent charge on Internet accessBATON ROUGE, La. — A 15-cent monthly surcharge should be levied on Internet access across Louisiana to fight online criminal activity, the House voted 81-9 Thursday, over the opposition of Gov.
Two Nigerians held in Delhi for lottery fraudMay 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Two Nigerians have been arrested here for cheating internet users by promising them lottery money and then taking "money transfer charges" from them, police said Wednesday. The Crime Branch of Delhi Police Tuesday arrested Earnest Ucheuna Ughabuga, 31, and Anthony Obinawa, 27, near the Batra cinema hall complex in Mukherjee Nagar in north Delhi.
Congressman seeks to end online gambling ban, pushes bill to regulate industryMay 8th, 2009 Lawmaker makes push for legal online gamblingWASHINGTON — It's time to regulate gambling on the Internet rather than outlaw it, says Rep. Barney Frank, the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee.
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