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Windows has nasty habit of rebooting at worst moments. But new registry entry -- not mentioned by Microsoft -- lets users take control
Development indicates a maturing of the Android malware business, on par with that of malicious tech targeting Windows
Tools can force the use of security mechanisms like passwords, but they're a poor substitute for a personal stake in safety
CFAA would allow frivolous prosecutions and stiffer penalties, while damping invention and free speech, opponents say
Persona Beta 2 includes new Identity Bridging feature, allowing users to log into supported sites with existing Webmail accounts
Congress is revising the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act -- in the worst way possible. It's time to fix the CFAA, the right way
The company issues a Q&A that talks about privacy issues and its new Home software for Android phones
Browser vendor adds auto-blocking of third-party cookies to 'Aurora' preview version of Firefox 22
Computer scientists have unleashed hordes of humanlike social bots to infiltrate Facebook -- and they're awfully effective
Move over, DDoS attacks and data breaches -- bad guys are also using Skype to recruit unwitting Bitcoin miners