European Government Faces Criticisms on Cyber Security
Submitted by Justin Sorkin on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 16:26According to a recent Parliamentary investigation, the European Government has been asked to strengthen its cyber security which is leaving the whole continent susceptible cyber attack.
The House of Lords reported that the Government has acted extremely negligent to improve internet Defenses, plus kill the co-operation gap between not just EU nations, but also NATO.
FCC’s broadband speed test tools used by 150,000 people in first week
Submitted by Amandeep Dhaliwal on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 12:40The last-week launched broadband speed test tools - for Android, the iPhone, and the Web - by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have thus far been used by 150,000 people in the US.
Idea to Install "Panic Button" Ruled Out by Facebook
Submitted by Justin Sorkin on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 07:21The popular social networking website Facebook has officially announced that while it is completely ruling out an option to install a "panic button" on the main page for users to immediately report suspected pedophiles, it will develop its existing system to ensure that it is safe enough.
Microsoft’s New Service Pack for Windows 7
Submitted by Justin Sorkin on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 07:06On Thursday, Microsoft declared that it has released its first service pack for Windows 7, which will include only slight updates.
Microsoft blogger Brandon LeBlanc, in his post stated that, for Windows 7, SP1 includes only minor updates which would be done soon.
FCC Broadband Speed Check by 150,000 Users
Submitted by Amandeep Dhaliwal on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 07:04For around ten years, FCC has been depending upon reports from ISP to get a right picture of broadband speeds and availability in the US and the results have been awful.
Android, iPhone, and the Web were given an opportunity to test FCC’s broadband speed last week. During the week, 150,000 users have used the Web testing service.
WSHS Teachers Post Raunchy School Girl Images on Facebook
Submitted by Justin Sorkin on Thu, 03/18/2010 - 18:06On Monday, offensive photos of two teachers from Warwick State High School, Ann Kerr and Helen Casey, were reported to Education Queensland.
The photos had the two teachers dressed as schoolgirls wearing fishnet stockings and heels while posing on a bathroom vanity.
Parents Fail to Give Precautions to Kids Going Online
Submitted by Justin Sorkin on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 18:53Children at their tender ages should be watched over by their parents while they are using internet. About 65% of the parents don't take any kind of precautionary steps when their children log on and about 60% grant permission to their children for browsing without even thinking of any restrictions or supervision.
Kiwis Turning Internet Savvy
Submitted by Sundeep Matharu on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 17:23A survey conducted by Auckland University has revealed that the total number of internet users in New Zealand is increasing.
However one in every six user is still not availing the facility. Survey Coordinator, Nigel Smith claimed that this is ratio is lesser than most countries overseas.
Twitter Announces @anywhere
Submitted by Amandeep Dhaliwal on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 09:47Twitter creator Evan Williams was expected to announce an ad platform at this year's South by Southwest festival and conference, but instead, a new service was announced which was inclusive of many major media partners. It was not an advertising platform, but something called @anywhere.
Facebook More Popular Than Google
Submitted by Justin Sorkin on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 09:44Even after going through a lot of criticism, Facebook has still managed to top the charts of being the most visited site, leaving Google behind.
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