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Miss Teen USA threatened with webcam ‘sextortion’

California’s Cassidy Wolf, 19, first reported the hacking to the feds several months before she was crowned Aug. 10. 

On Aug 16, 2013 by Aja Romano

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EU passes tougher sentences for cybercrime

A new EU law, similar to the U.S.'s Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, sets two-year minimum penalties for hacking.

On Jul 5, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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Chinese hackers gain access to the most expensive U.S. weapons system ever built

A senior military advisory panel claims that more than two dozen major military weapons systems may have already been compromised by Chinese hackers.

On May 28, 2013 by Tim Sampson

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The thin line between cyberattacks and real war

Even in the digital age, a country can only legally counter a cyberattack with a physical one if the original attacked caused real, physical damage. 

On May 28, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Stories from the New Frontier: The Plateau Effect

The history of CAPTCHA and ReCAPTCHA, and how to identify and work around choke points.

On May 13, 2013 by [email protected]

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Nintendo can’t explain where this sexist tweet came from

What does it take for Nintendo to call in cybercrime investigators? 

On Apr 15, 2013 by Kris Holt

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Senator Angus King: “The next Pearl Harbor will be online”

King, an independent elected in 2012, says the United States is at serious risk.

On Apr 3, 2013 by Justin Franz

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Philippine cybercrime law put on indefinite hold

A law that would have banned online pornography and cybersex, among other things, has been defeated in the Philippines.

On Feb 12, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Draconian Phillippine cybercrime law put on hold

The controversial bill, which would outlaw, among other things, "cybersex," was rushed through the country's congress earlier this year.

On Oct 9, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Hackers attack Filipino government over cybercrime law

The new law would destroy freedom of speech online, say critics.

On Oct 3, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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New Philippine law criminalizes cybersex and Internet porn

The controversial new law introduces heavy fines for "lascivious" online activity, and extends the country's harsh libel laws to the Internet.

On Sep 19, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Australia passes cybersecurity bill despite privacy concerns

Critics say the bill goes too far in requiring ISPs to keep records of Australians' online activities.

On Aug 22, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Cybercrime agent targeted by AntiSec

Hackers deliver on a promise to release personal information about local, state, and federal law-enforcement personnel.

On Nov 18, 2011 by Fruzsina Eördögh