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New anti-piracy program launches in US
27/02/2013 - WEBNEWS

New anti-piracy program launches in US

A new anti-piracy program launches in the US. Swiss web users are campaigning against excessive executive salaries. And a lovers' tiff has been put together featuring lyrics from songs by The Beatles.
Stick a smart fork in it
21/01/2013 - TECH 24

Stick a smart fork in it

A mega launch, for a mega project. KimDotCom unveils his new file-sharing service in a defiant move against US authorities. In this week's show we tell you how he might get away with it. And in TEST 24 we check out a smart fork that promises to help you monitor and track your eating habits.
Kim Dotcom launches Mega, his new file-sharing site
21/01/2013 - WEBNEWS

Kim Dotcom launches Mega, his new file-sharing site

Kim Dotcom launches his new file sharing site. The American web abuzz with conspiracy theories surrounding the Newtown shooting. And The Pirate Bay documentary soon to be released online.
Internet prodigy Aaron Swartz commits suicide
14/01/2013 - WEBNEWS

Internet prodigy Aaron Swartz commits suicide

Well-known US cyber activist’s suicide shocks the web. The sale of shark fins in China outrages net users. And Facebook reunites two sisters after seventy two years apart.
Mali: Sharia law rules in Gao
06/12/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Mali: Sharia law rules in Gao

Life under Sharia law proves harsh for Malians living under Islamist rule in the northern town of Gao. Next, the Eritrean football team goes on the run in Uganda, fleeing grim conditions back home. Finally, Kenya experiments with scratch cards as a consumer-friendly means of downloading music which could help tackle piracy.
France: evaluating the effects of the anti-piracy law
03/11/2012 - WEBNEWS

France: evaluating the effects of the anti-piracy law

Two years ago France introduced its anti-digital piracy legislation, the HADOPI law, and the French governmental copyright protection body installed to administer the controversial law continues to staunchly defend it; starting with the graduated response three strikes system designed to deter web users. The body denies being a repressive authority though.
EU shoots down anti-piracy internet agreement
04/07/2012 - Europe

EU shoots down anti-piracy internet agreement

The European parliament rejected the international ACTA anti-piracy agreement Wednesday, after opponents of the act were galvanized by fears it would lead to censorship and loss of privacy on the Internet.
French police crack currency-counterfeiting ring
14/06/2012 - FRANCE

French police crack currency-counterfeiting ring

French police have raided a factory east of Paris churning out counterfeit euro banknotes worth millions, a police source said Thursday, in what is described as the biggest cash-counterfeiting ring France has ever seen.
Pirate Party sets sail for French legislative vote
08/06/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

Pirate Party sets sail for French legislative vote

For the first time in its short history, France’s Pirate Party, who champion internet freedom, will present candidates in the coming parliamentary elections - even if it sees little chance of repeating the success of its German counterparts.
Linkedin passwords pilfered after 6.4 million accounts hacked
07/06/2012 - INTERNET - PIRACY

Linkedin passwords pilfered after 6.4 million accounts hacked

The professional networking site Linkedin reported Wednesday that some 6.4 million accounts had been breached and some members' passwords stolen. Linkedin director Vincente Silveira said that all affected members would be emailed.
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