Tech news and business reports by CNET News. Focused oninformation technology, core topics include computers, hardware, software,networking, and Internet media..
Updated: 42 min 25 sec ago
Anti-SOPA forces have ISP snooping bill in their crosshairs
An Internet outcry forced Rep. Lamar Smith to delay a vote on SOPA. Opponents of Smith's ISP snooping bill are hoping they can repeat the process.
EU officials want Google to suspend privacy policy change
Despite request, Google tells concerned European Union advisers that it will stick to its March 1 date for privacy policy modifications.
Anonymous hacks lawyers for Marine accused of Iraq massacre
Hackers follow release of recording of FBI call on Anonymous with attack on lawyers in an Iraq massacre case.
Facebook users polled 'unlike' new Timeline feature
A whopping 70 percent of Facebook users surveyed by SodaHead voted thumbs down on the social network's now mandatory Timeline feature.
Google's response on new privacy policy ticks off congresswoman
At a hearing in the House over the search giant's new privacy policy, subcommittee Chairwoman Mary Bono Mack expresses frustration over what she sees as Google's lack of clarity in answering questions.
Google's response on new privacy policy ticks off Congress
At a hearing in the House over the search giant's new privacy policy, subcommittee Chairwoman Mary Bono Mack expresses frustration over what she sees as Google's lack of clarity in answering questions.
Anonymous: We snooped an FBI cybercrime call
Hacktivist group says it recorded a call apparently between U.S. and U.K. law enforcement officials over cybercrime cases and individuals.
Anonymous claims to have snooped FBI cybercrime call
Activist groups record call apparently between U.S. and U.K. law enforcement officials over cybercrime cases and individuals.
Mystery and mayhem surrounding MegaUpload (roundup)
Hackers down government and entertainment Web sites after piracy arrest of people including Kim DotCom connected with the hosting site.
Kelihos botnet makes a comeback
New variants resurrect the malware four months after Microsoft and Kaspersky Lab took down the original, which was capable of sending nearly 4 billion spam e-mails each day.
Feds seize illegal sports-streaming sites
Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, the federal agents announce they have seized and shuttered 307 Web sites that either live-streamed sports or sold fake NFL paraphernalia.
Teen finds bugs in Google, Facebook, Apple, Microsoft code
Bug hunter credited with finding bugs in software from big tech firms is Norwegian teen.
How to identify fake Facebook accounts
Barracuda Networks releases a study that helps identify fake Facebook accounts.
Security concerns on Apple's FileVault decryption via FireWire
Since the news of Passware being able to decrypt FileVault over FireWire connections, Mac users might be concerned about the integrity of the security on their computers.
Google now scanning Android apps for malware
New service scans apps for malicious code or behavior and bounces them if they are suspect.
Hackers stole data from VeriSign in 2010
VeriSign discloses in quarterly SEC filing that hackers stole data in successful attacks, but doesn't say what data was stolen.
HTC patching Wi-Fi password leak on several smartphones
Certain HTC smartphones may expose Wi-Fi passwords due to a bug. The company is addressing the problem through a regular update and a manual patch.
Cocoon now sheathes you in IE, too
Cocoon extends its protective casing for you and your Internet habits to Internet Explorer users in a new beta. Along with IP address masking and anonymous browsing, you get secure Wi-Fi, e-mail on-the-fly, and antivirus scanning.
FileVault 2 easily decrypted, warns Passware
Apple's FileVault 2 whole-disk encryption can be unencrypted within an hour, according to encryption and password-recovery company Passware.
Dubious Android apps may not be malware--just ads
Verizon-affiliated ICSA Labs steps into the controversy over Android apps that Symantec identified as malware.
