By David Miller ALBANY, GA (WALB) – The Dougherty Co. Sheriff’s Office announced today that one of its own, Deputy Charles Tharpe, was arrested Tuesday. Tharpe is charged with computer theft, computer invasion of privacy, theft by taking, and violation of oath of office. Sheriff Kevin Sproul had requested an…
Sony taking legal action over Geohot PS3 hack
Sony is attempting to block access to the PS3 hacking tools developed by Geohot and others, requesting a temporary restraining order and claiming that the TPM-circumnavigating system has already been used to pirate games. According to copies of the complaints at Geohot’s site, Sony is demanding that all mention of…
The Top 10 China Business Stories Of 2010
As the year comes to a close, and we look forward to 2011, it’s worth taking a brief look back at the top stories that shaped China’s business and economic climate in 2010: 1. Google Quits China. Google’s sudden announcement, last January, that it had been the target of a…
Frontier Communications to host disaster preparedness Web cast
“If you fail to plan, plan to fail.” That’s the message behind a free live Web cast sponsored by Frontier Communications that will feature two world-renowned experts on terrorism, cyber attacks and other business-crippling events. It will be the second disaster planning broadcast hosted by Frontier, following the highly successful…
Who’s the boss? On Twitter, I am
The Irish Times – Wednesday, January 5, 2011 CYBER SORTER: This week our social media agony aunt looks at whether you should pretend to be your boss on Twitter and how to avoid a Facebook stalker Dear Cyber Sorter, Our company is holding a big convention at the end of the…
Five years later, journal Geez delivers Christian faith that pokes and prods
Published: Monday, January 10, 2011, 3:15 PM Updated: Monday, January 10, 2011, 4:23 PM By Nancy Haught, The Oregonian Follow ShareEmail Print At birth, Geez, was a hip, new, sort of edgy spiritual magazine that hoped to spread “holy mischief in an age of fast faith.” Designed in Oregon…
Victim of cyberstaker tells of living nightmare
Sites such as Facebook and Twitter are increasingly being used to abuse and threaten other members In one of the first cases of cyber-stalking reported in the Lothians, a 26-year-old from Stockbridge has told the Evening News how he has been left under siege for nine months by dozens of…
Internet Technology and Privacy
Internet Technology and Privacy by Charlotte Blom December 22, 2010 The use of and dependence on the Internet and social networking has various implications for personal privacy. Many people worry “big brother” is watching their virtual footsteps or that their personal data can be auctioned to the highest bidder in…
Demon Dog James Ellroy cramps scribbler’s claw
Published: Wednesday, January 05, 2011, 12:05 PM Updated: Wednesday, January 05, 2011, 12:32 PM By Dave Walker, The Times-Picayune Follow ShareEmail Print HOLLYWOOD – Every few TV Tours, I like to bring a theme to my www.NOLA.com/tv bloggery. IDJames Ellroy. Not that this event is boring, though you’d never…
Prefiled Bill Would Make ‘Sexting’ A Crime
A crime that many parents may not have heard of, but their teenagers have, has gotten the attention of state lawmakers. One of the bills prefiled in the South Carolina Senate would make “sexting” a crime for children ages 12 to 17. Sexting is sending a nude or semi-nude photo…