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Hackers use govt sites to push ads
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/02/2023
» Two-thirds of 500 cyberattacks on government websites last year were done by hackers who wanted to promote their online gambling services, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) revealed opn Friday
EU demands Apple play fair
Life, James Hein, Published on 22/06/2022
» It looks like the Apple-specific charging cable may be a thing of the past with the European Union demanding that all smartphone makers use a universal USB-C port for wired charging by 2024. The same rule will be applied to many other electronic devices like tablets, cameras, headphones, handheld video game consoles and e-readers. In the future, laptops will need to follow the same rule.
Silk Road website mastermind faces lengthy jail term
AFP, Published on 29/05/2015
» NEW YORK - The American convicted of masterminding criminal website Silk Road, which sold $200 million worth of drugs to customers all over the world using digital currency Bitcoin, will be jailed Friday.
Amazon takes first-ever Globes for 'Transparent'
AFP, Published on 12/01/2015
» Online retail giant Amazon scored its first ever Golden Globes on Sunday with two wins for dark comedy "Transparent" -- a breakthrough in its bid to catch up with streaming pioneer Netflix.
Top US court mulls free speech, Facebook threats
AFP, Published on 02/12/2014
» WASHINGTON - US Supreme Court justices struggled Monday with the difficult question of whether threats made on Facebook can be prosecuted or are protected free speech.
FBI demands more wiretap powers
AFP, Published on 17/10/2014
» WASHINGTON - FBI chief James Comey renewed a call Thursday for broader authority to tap into emerging technologies, saying the Edward Snowden revelations have led to unwarranted mistrust of law enforcement.
Batmobile revs up action in 'Arkham Knight' video game
AFP, Published on 13/06/2014
» The blockbuster "Batman: Arkham" video game franchise has a formidable new crime fighter: the Batmobile.
Warning: Post at your own risk
Life, Published on 04/06/2014
» Online life after the coup is characterised by paranoia and political sensitivity, as opposing viewpoints clash and burn. Social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter represent a virtual battleground of ideas, often among friends and family members. Life asks several people how they’ve managed their online expression —from unfriending and unfollowing to the caution and prudence that must be used when launching their thoughts into cyberspace
Thai YouTube site unveiled
Business, Published on 20/05/2014
» Google's YouTube, the world's largest video-sharing website, unveiled a Thai-language site on Monday to offer affordable ad services in a move that could trigger huge consumption of local online video ads.
TED backs unmasking bad actors behind shell firms
AFP, Published on 19/03/2014
» TED threw its weight behind a quest to unmask evil doers who use "shell companies" to hide illicit wealth or fund foul deeds.