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Insecure, narcissistic people more likely to post on Facebook
People suffering from low self-esteem are more likely to post their relationship status on Facebook, a new study has found. A report from Brunel …
No ‘illegal spying’ or ‘misuse of power’: Sony amends wording on Snowden biopic description – leaked emails
Internal Sony emails, released by WikiLeaks, confirm that the company edited the press release announcing its Edward Snowden biopic to be less critical of …
No encryption? How very rude
In the post-Snowden era, what is the etiquette for protecting your privacy and that of others? It struck me today that when I email …
In charge of truth? Google considers ranking sites on facts, not popularity
Google is considering putting itself in charge of online truth, in order to assist users in an age of information overload. The web giant …
Megaupload programmer gets 1yr in prison for role with Dotcom’s site
An Estonian computer programmer for the now defunct file-sharing site Megaupload has been sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison less …
NSFW? You bet! 70% of workers check social media during meetings
Nearly three-quarters of social media users admit to checking their accounts during business meetings, a survey has revealed. The results, compiled by LondonOffice.com, show …
German govt denies Merkel staffer’s laptop infected by US/UK malware
The German government has denied reports a laptop belonging to a top Merkel aide was infected with the highly-sophisticated Regin virus – malware believed …
‘Just for lulz’: Hackers leak 13,000 passwords from Amazon, PlayStation, Xbox
A group, claiming to be affiliated with the hacktivist collective Anonymous, released a file containing 13,000 passwords and usernames along with credit card numbers …
Cry for help: Rise in UK children considering suicide, social media blamed
More children in Britain are considering suicide than ever before, according to ChildLine, which claims to have received more than 34,000 calls in one …
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