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Safer Internet Day focuses on Net safety for families
Today is the ninth annual Safer Internet Day, a European initiative designed to "make the Internet a safer and better place for our children and young people." 
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Top 10 pirated movies in the world (infographic)
Ever wonder which movies are illegally downloaded the most? Using data collected by TorrentFreak, this infographic shows the top 10, starting with Avatar. 
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Hackers wanted $50,000 to keep Symantec source code private
Symantec's agreement to pay $50,000 to prevent the leak of source code for some of its flagship products was part of a "law enforcement investigation." 
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Hollywood's gentler post-SOPA strategy: A charm offensive
In a new charm offensive, Paramount Pictures says it's "humbled" by last month's protests over the Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect IP--and wants to talk. 
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Facebook photos: Deleted today, still there tomorrow
Facebook photos still exist on the company's servers even after deletion and can apparently still be accessed, Ars Technica reports. 
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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. 
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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. 
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Anonymous hacks lawyers for Marine accused of Iraq massacre
In a string of attacks today, members of the digital activist group Anonymous apparently hacked into the Web site of defense lawyers for a U.S. Marine accused of leading a civilian massacre in Iraq, and have reportedly acquired e-mails exchanged by attorneys in the case. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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Teen finds bugs in Google, Facebook, Apple, Microsoft code
Bug hunter credited with finding bugs in software from big tech firms is Norwegian teen. 
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How to identify fake Facebook accounts
Barracuda Networks releases a study that helps identify fake Facebook accounts. 
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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. 
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Google now scanning Android apps for malware
New service scans apps for malicious code or behavior and bounces them if they are suspect. 
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