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Mobile virus: danger of being inflated?
Computer science

Mobile virus: danger of being inflated?

Until now, the number of virus attacks and attacks on mobile phones is still quite rare, but mobile malware is still a stalking danger, as more and more people access th…

December 13, 2018
China 'hit' pirated website
Computer science

China 'hit' pirated website

In order to boycott online games that are too violent or unhealthy, China scans illegal websites, computer markets and Internet cafes.

December 13, 2018
Australia intends to filter Web content
Computer science

Australia intends to filter Web content

The Australian government's plan to filter Internet content is facing opposition from human rights groups and is said to be a sign of a new period of control.

December 13, 2018
Japan prepares to manage the Internet
Computer science

Japan prepares to manage the Internet

The Japanese government is pushing legislation to control online file sharing, Web content and mobile phone access.

December 13, 2018
Google challenged Wikipedia with Knol
Computer science

Google challenged Wikipedia with Knol

Google Inc., which owns the world's most famous Internet search engine, has launched a Web site that competes with Wikipedia's encyclopedia dictionary.

December 13, 2018
54% of PC users admit to using Wi-Fi
Computer science

54% of PC users admit to using Wi-Fi

According to a new study by Sophos (UK) security firm, 54% of computer users worldwide acknowledge the use of other people's wireless Internet without permission.

December 13, 2018
More and more Google people ... themselves
Computer science

More and more Google people ... themselves

In a report published yesterday, the Pew Internet and American Life project said 47% of US Internet users have sought information about themselves through search engines…

December 13, 2018