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COPPA Updates In Full Effect: What You Need To Know

COPPA Updates In Full Effect In light of the changing landscape of the Internet, more specifically the rising importance of free hosting, social media and mobile technology, the updated Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) guidelines are officially in effect beginning Monday, July 1. The FTC has been overseeing COPPA…

Khristen FossJuly 3, 2013

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Ubisoft Login Data Compromised

Ubisoft Ubisoft, creator of popular games such as Assassin's Creed and the Just Dance series, has revealed its cloud hosting database containing user account information was compromised by hackers. As such, all users are encouraged to change their passwords at once. "We recently discovered that one of our web sites…

Khristen FossJuly 3, 2013

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Alternatives To Google Reader

As of yesterday, Google Reader is no more. So is that the end of RSS (Really Simple Syndication)? Not a chance. It may not be as popular and exciting as it once was, but still remains a useful way to keep up with all of your blogs in one place.…

Khristen FossJuly 2, 2013

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Protect Yourself From NSA Tracking: 6 Simple Steps

When the details of the NSA surveillance program called PRISM came out, people worldwide were outraged (well, all but the conspiracy theorists who were proven correct, shouting "I told you so" to prior disbelievers.) Now, people wonder, "How can I protect my data and myself online?" One way: decrease reliance…

Khristen FossJuly 1, 2013

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Facebook to Users: Get Rid of Controversial Posts

Get Rid of Controversial Posts Facebook is getting in on the moral crusade, joining the likes of Google and other companies that do not allow questionable content. Facebook has announced that the company will be pulling ads from any pages or accounts that post controversial content. This means that any…

HarrietteJuly 1, 2013

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GAO to CIA: Re-bid Cloud Contract

GAO to CIA: Re-bid Cloud Contract According to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) ruling, it seems the CIA has given Amazon a biased advantage after consenting to lessen requirements regarding security after awarding the company a $150 million contract for a giant intelligence community computer cloud, as reported by…

Khristen FossJuly 1, 2013