Police stories - Page 26
Teenager arrested in hacking case
Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
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The arrest may have little impact on the group's activities, as it is unlikely any one person has a significant influence over the group.
Explosion at 'inhumane' Chinese iPad factory kills 2
Sat, 21st May 2011
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An explosion at the controversy-ridden Chinese iPad factory in Chengdu has reportedly killed two and injured more.
Android market attacked – killswitch used
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Google swiftly removed malicious apps from Android Market using a killswitch after 'Droid Dream' attack, issuing a vital security update in March.
Ring thieves busted after facebook gloating
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Facebook post leads to ring thieves' capture as 21-year-old Robert Driscoll gifts stolen USD $12,000 diamond ring to girlfriend, Crystal Yamnitzky.
Flickr censors content on behalf of the egyptian government
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Flickr has censored photos from Egypt's Secret Police, uploaded by blogger Hossam Arabawy, citing copyright infringement, sparking accusations of hypocrisy.
Fibre Watch: Holiday from hell
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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The Government appears to have the numbers to pass the Telecomms Amendment Bill despite complaints from submitters.
The revolution will be cybercast
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Revolution in the digital age: The fall of two despots marks a new chapter in Arab world uprisings, powered by social media's might.
Review - DC Universe Online
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Ever wanted to tag team Lex Luthor with Superman, or perhaps take over the world with the Joker? introducing dc universe online.
Earthquake rocks Christchurch
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Christchurch reeling from 6.3 magnitude quake; comms disrupted, Cathedral damaged. Live updates via #eqnz. Emergency lines: 0800 779997.
Vodafone staff fired over security breach
Fri, 14th Jan 2011
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Vodafone Australia fires staff and contacts NSW Police after a serious security breach exposes customer data online.
Interview: Cisco's Suzanne Hansen
Thu, 11th Nov 2010
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Suzanne Hansen reflects on 12 years at Cisco, transforming ANZ's tech channels and pushing high-tech solutions for future growth.
Cyber crime: we're guilty too
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Norton's Cybercrime Report reveals we often don't report cyber crime and admits many engage in questionable online behaviour. Can we change?.
Big brother gets crowd-sourced
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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A new UK website, InternetEyes, offers up to GBP £1000 for crowd-sourced reporting of crimes via live CCTV feeds, raising civil liberty concerns.
Police nab Facebook burglars
Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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Nashua police have apprehended three men linked to a crime ring dubbed 'the Facebook burglars', who allegedly targeted a home based on a Facebook post.
Psst – wanna buy a cheap watch?
Wed, 15th Sep 2010
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chillisoft
Scammers innovate yet again, now cold-calling to sell faux computer fixes and costly 'warranties', parting people from cash and peace of mind.
Game review: Mafia II
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Mafia II brings a genuine cinematic adventure to gamers, recounting a WWII vet's journey into the mob, set in the detailed Empire Bay.
Full Rock Band 3 track list announced
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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With 83 songs ranging from The Smiths to Avenged Sevenfold, there really is something for everybody in the upcoming band sim.
South Korean authorities raid Google offices
Wed, 11th Aug 2010
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South Korean officials raid Google's offices over illegal data collection claims linked to its Street View project, seizing equipment.
CRACKDOWN 2
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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The journalist reviews Crackdown 2, stating that while it's not a bad game, it falls into the mediocre category and lacks execution and polish.
Use your iPhone to dodge parking officers
Thu, 29th Jul 2010
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Stay one step ahead of parking officers with ParkPatrol's latest iPhone update, leveraging GPS and push notifications to dodge fines worldwide.