Twitter moves non-US accounts to Ireland away from the NSA
Twitter has updated its privacy policy, creating a two-lane service that treats US and non-US users differently. If you live in the US, your …
Twitter out to crack down on abusive tweets
Twitter said Thursday that it is cracking down on mean, hateful or menacing tweets that cross the red line from free speech into abuse. …
Many password strength meters are downright WEAK, say researchers
Website password strength meters, like a spouse asked to assess your haircut or outfit, often tell you only what you want to hear. That’s …
Tech companies call on U.S. to end bulk collection of metadata
A slew of tech companies have joined privacy groups in calling for the U.S. government to reform its surveillance practices. An open letter from …
Reuters websites blocked in China
Reuters news websites were inaccessible in China on Friday, the latest Western news organisation to be blocked in a country where censors keep a …
Twitter adds tool to report tweets to the police
Twitter has added a tool to help users report abusive content to law enforcement, which could aid in removing the most threatening posts as …
Lenovo website hijacked just days after Superfish scandal
Lenovo’s security headaches continued Wednesday as the PC maker’s website fell victim to a cyberattack, just days after the PC maker apologized for preloading …
France Seeks to Sanction Web Companies for Posts Pushing Terror
The French government is stepping up the pressure on Google Inc. and Facebook Inc. to help in the struggle against terrorist groups. President Francois …
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