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Shoot 'em up video game a refuge for war-scarred Afghans
AFP, Published on 05/06/2022
» KABUL: The crackle of gunfire. A gasp of a stranger. Explosions rumbling in the distance. In the Afghan capital of Kabul, such sounds would normally prompt panic.
Europol red-faced as terror data appears online
AFP, Published on 30/11/2016
» THE HAGUE - Europol admitted on Wednesday that confidential information on terror investigations were accidentally put online, as it launched a probe into what it called a "very serious incident."
Google denies monitoring accord with Israeli government
AFP, Published on 01/12/2015
» JERUSALEM - Internet giant Google on Monday denied a report from Israel's foreign ministry that it has reached an agreement with the government to jointly monitor YouTube videos inciting attacks.
Moscow tells Twitter to store Russian users' data in the country
AFP, Published on 12/11/2015
» MOSCOW - Moscow has warned Twitter that it must store Russian users' personal data in Russia, under a new law, the national communications watchdog told AFP on Wednesday.
Social networks 'in denial' on extremist use: GCHQ chief
AFP, Published on 04/11/2014
» Social media sites have become "the command-and-control networks of choice for terrorists", a senior British spy said Tuesday, warning that some US technology companies are "in denial" over the issue.
Afghanistan rejects Facebook ban as election tensions rise
AFP, Published on 06/07/2014
» KABUL - The Afghan government on Sunday rejected a proposal to ban Facebook during an ongoing deadlock over the presidential election, despite fears that social media postings have fanned ethnic hatred.
Russia demands Twitter block 'extremist' accounts
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Russia's media watchdog on Monday demanded US-based microblogging service Twitter block several "extremist" accounts as the Kremlin continues to tighten its control over the Internet.
Syria Internet 'restored' after blackout
AFP, Published on 08/05/2013
» Syria's Internet appeared to have been restored on Wednesday afternoon after a two-day blackout, residents and state media said.
Czech Republic baffled by unprecedented cyber assault
AFP, Published on 09/03/2013
» The Czech Republic has been hit by an unprecedented wave of cyber attacks this week, with investigators stumped over their origin amid concerns they could lead to worse mayhem.
Sony fined for UK cyber-attack data breach
AFP, Published on 24/01/2013
» Electronics giant Sony has been fined by Britain's data watchdog for a breach that compromised the personal information of millions of customers using PlayStation videogames consoles.