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Cyber-Attacks used in Conflict between Russia and Georgia

They say that the truth is the first casualty of war. Is well known that the side that controls information has a distinct advantage in any conflict, and the recent hostility between Russia and Georgia is a perfect example of how warring factions attempt to control or disable the lines of [...]

China Overtakes US as the Biggest User of the Internet

The BBC is reporting that China has now officially become the biggest user of the Internet in the world. The country now has over 253 million individuals online, according to statistics by the China Internet Network Information Center. By contrast, the United States (previously the largest user [...]

Yahoo Stock Declines Sharply as Microsoft Withdraws Offer

Steve Ballmer, the CEO of Microsoft, has announced that his company has retracted its offer to buy out the struggling Yahoo.com in a multibillion-dollar stock offer. The retraction surprised many, considering that Mr. Ballmer had once called the Yahoo deal “crucial to the future of [...]

New Computer Survey: Apple’s Tech Support Is Best

The “Cult of Apple” seems to be growing exponentially these days. The company is riding high on the success of the iPod, the iPhone, and the reputation that their personal computers have for reliability and ease of use. Now Apple can add another feather to its cap: best customer [...]

UN Wants an Expanded Internet

A UN Internet summit with delegates from 175 different countries recently concluded in Geneva Switzerland. The summit concluded that the Internet should be expanded to include the millions of people around the world who currently have limited or nonexistent access to the online world. The BBC [...]