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Kim Dotcom granted three basic human rights: can now swim, prep debut album

Many of Kim Dotcom's self-evident human rights have been restored. It appears, however, that he still languishes without a helicopter.

On Apr 2, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Restraining order against MegaUpload’s Kim Dotcom found “null and void”

A procedural snafu may force the New Zealand government to return confiscated goods and money to site founder Kim Dotcom.

On Mar 19, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Out on bail, Megaupload’s Kim Dotcom speaks: “This is completely insane”

In his first interview since going to jail on Jan. 20, Dotcom insisted all of MegaUpload’s actions were technically legal.

On Mar 2, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Ukranian authorities raid the country’s largest file-sharing service

In Ukraine, the file-sharing service Ex.ua was seen by many as a necessity, helping level out the country's steep economic disparity. 

On Feb 1, 2012 by Kevin Morris

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Megaupload data safe for now

Contrary to a previous report, Megaupload data will be safely stored for at least the next two weeks. 

On Jan 31, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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The pirates of Megaupload: ordinary Internet users

Some people used Megaupload to store work or personal files, not copyrighted music or movies.

On Jan 27, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Anonymous hacks more government sites

The hacktivist collective Anonymous continues taking down government-related sites.

On Jan 24, 2012 by Fruzsina Eördögh

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The week’s best Reddit Q&As

Surprisingly, the IAmA interview that didn't go medieval was the one about the breast implants.

On Jan 24, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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The download on uploaders

Which sites are safe, which sites are down in the wake of Megaupload indictment.

On Jan 23, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Anonymous continues to avenge Megaupload shutdown

While the attacks lacked a clear message, the hactivist collective demonstrated its abilities over the weekend by taking down the website for CBS and hacking several prominent Twitter accounts. 

On Jan 23, 2012 by Fruzsina Eördögh

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Did the retaliatory Anonymous hack hurt SOPA protests?

Many media outlets speculated that the revenge hack by Anonymous in response to the feds taking down Megaupload will hurt SOPA protests. Will they?

On Jan 20, 2012 by Fruzsina Eördögh

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Megaupload users: guilty until proven innocent

In the shutdown of Megaupload on Thursday, countless ordinary users lost personal and perfectly legal files forever. 

On Jan 20, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Reddit Digest: January 20, 2012

Today on Reddit, anti-SOPA Senator Ron Wyden offers his thanks to the social news site, while other users ponder the implications of the MegaUpload shutdown. 

On Jan 20, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Anonymous members hack several sites in revenge

Hackers appear to be attacking several sites in response to the Federal goverment's take down of file-sharing site Megaupload.

On Jan 19, 2012 by Fruzsina Eördögh

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Megaupload shuts down after indictments

Opponents of draconian antipiracy laws have their first martyr.

On Jan 19, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky