Hi-tech thieves target Olympics

Re posted using a Mac" Hi-tech thieves target Olympics The Olympics has motivated many hi-tech...

Second Suicide Bombing Hits Algeria (AP)

In the second suicide attack in three days, at least thirty people were killed in a blast at a coast guard barracks.""I heard a big blast at about 8 this morning and I found out that it targeted the port of the city," said resident Saeed Hamdaoui, 28. "Then we heard...

Is your PC blog yours alone?

I have been out of town and not checking email and internet as is my usual habit. This kind of took me by surprise. I hadn't heard about this kindo of attack, but the fact that they are sending out 4-6% of the world's spam each day is both scary and impressive. I guess it...

Microsoft Unveils Patch Package

"Windows users are being urged to install the June package of security patches from Microsoft. The security update contains six patches which close 15 vulnerabilities found in a variety of Windows programs. The patches help to shut loopholes in Internet Explorer, Outlook...

Home computers at risk with new 'phishing" exploits: Symantic

"It saw an 81% rise in phishing messages which attempt to trick people into handing over personal details. Another study by a banking industry body shows many home users do not take basic steps to stay safe online. Criminals typically use bogus or booby-trapped e-mail...

Authorities arrest kidnapping suspect

"Authorities early Sunday arrested a man suspected of kidnapping a 14-year-old girl who sent a cell phone text message to her mother that led to her rescue from a booby-trapped bunker. Investigators arrested 37-year-old Vinson Filyaw on Interstate-20 in Richland County about...

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