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FCC to propose revamping Universal Service Fund

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 08:59 | admin

WASHINGTON – Federal regulators trying to bring high-speed Internet connections to all Americans will propose tapping the government program that now subsidizes telephone service in poor and rural areas.

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100305/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_fcc_universal_service

Wave of Ransom Malware Hits Internet

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 08:58 | admin

Criminals reused an attack from 2008 to hit the Internet with a huge wave of ransomware in recent weeks, a security company has reported

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http://www.pcworld.com/article/190967/wave_of_ransom_malware_hits_internet.html

US urges 'action' needed to fight net attacks

Thu, 03/04/2010 - 08:27 | admin

Homeland Security secretary Janet Napolitano has admitted there is an urgent need to step up efforts to protect Americans from cyber attacks.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8548618.stm

7 Firefox Add-Ons That Will Change Your Life

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 08:40 | admin

These heavy-hitting browser add-ons act like applications that could easily replace their desktop counterparts.

URL:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/190607/7_firefox_add_ons_that_will_change_your_life.html

Microsoft's Charney Suggests 'Net Tax to Clean Computers

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 08:07 | admin

How will we ever get a leg up on hackers who are infecting computers worldwide? Microsoft's security chief laid out several suggestions Tuesday, including a possible Internet usage tax to pay for the inspection and quarantine of machines.

URL:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/190581/microsofts_charney_suggests_net_tax_to_clean_computers.html