The State of the Net survey by Consumer Reports projects that American consumers lost more than $8 billion over the last two years to viruses, spyware and various schemes. (AP)
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U.S. wireless companies face new competition on Wednesday as they start bidding on licenses for advanced wireless services like high-speed Internet — from the satellite and cable television industries. (Reuters)
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A safe, high-capacity method could make carbon sequestration more practical. (Technology Review)
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Security researchers have identified a new Trojan which sends data back to attackers via an unconventional communications protocol (for malware) in a bid to escape detection. (The Register)
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The provider of NHS software is in a critical condition following an investigation into possible accounting irregularities
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AOL on Monday said it released a small portion of keyword search information for about 612,000 anonymous AOL users in a move that ignited a firestorm of criticism on the Internet amid calls for tighter protection of the privacy of users' Web searches. (Reuters)
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Time Warner Cable has threatened to go to court to overturn a decision forcing the No. 2 U.S. cable company to reinstate the NFL Network on some of its systems, according to a filing obtained on Monday. (AP)
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A Scottish company launched a new system Sunday that will enable employers to track workers' movements through their mobile phones. (Technology Review)
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Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science warn against an entirely new threat to computer security: peripheral devices – such as keyboards, mice or microphones – which could be physically bugged in an attempt to steal data. (Physorg.com)
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Steve Jobs is expected to demonstrate highlights of the latest Mac OS X at this year?s WWDC, and many Apple watchers are predicting a new Intel-based box
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