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China Denies Claims of Cyber Espionage
Computer security experts in a growing number of countries are claiming that a Chinese based cyber espionage ring has launched attacks against thousands of government computers around the world. For their part, Beijing is denying the allegations of cyber espionage, insisting that the claims are no more than the latest wave of political attacks against the Chinese government.
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 communication.
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.
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 Microsoft.”
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 support.
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.
Is Google Too Big?
There has long been speculation among Internet experts and online marketers that Google is becoming a monopoly on line. The company’s most famous product, the Google search engine, has dominated the online search world for years now, buying up competitors or in some cases simply regulating them to “D list” status. Even the mammoth yahoo.com continues to lose search engine ground to the Mountain View California-based Google, Inc.
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