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Brazilian indicted for trying to sell "botnet"

If you've ever had your computer infected by malicious software, you know how vexing it can be.

Russian Hack Attacks on Georgian web sites continue

Russian Hack Attacks on Georgian web sites continue

They've stopped the shooting and bombing -- some of it, anyway. But apparently not the hacking.

Russian hackers continue attacks on Georgian sites

Russian hackers continue attacks on Georgian sites

Russian hackers are continuing to attack Georgian Web sites, including one hosted in the United States.

Parents make foray into social networking

Parents make foray into social networking

For some parents, it's a way to keep tabs on their teens and tweens.

UPDATE: FCC rules Comcast violated Internet access policy

A divided Federal Communications Commission has ruled Comcast Corp. violated federal policy when it blocked Internet traffic for some subscribers and has ordered the cable giant to change the way it manages its network.

Scrabble knockoff returns to Facebook with changes

A popular Scrabble knockoff is back on Facebook. It comes with changes that could help it skirt copyright and trademark laws.

New search engine launched

It's spelled CUILL and it's pronounced "cool."

FCC may move against Comcast

It looks like the FCC is set to take action against Comcast for the way it has treated some of its Internet customers.

Twitter took off from simple to 'tweet' success

Twitter took off from simple to 'tweet' success

"What are you doing?" is the question Twitter asks "Twitterers" to answer in a simple text message as they connect with friends, co-workers or the wider world.

Facebook gets a facelift to help users share

Facebook gets a facelift to help users share

Your Facebook page starts getting a new look today.

'World's Greatest Dad' arrested in internet sting

'World's Greatest Dad' arrested in internet sting

A 33-year-old Clarkston man faces two 20-year felonies after authorities say he arranged a meeting for sex with an online contact he believed was a 14-year-old girl.

New Zealand teen fined in hacking case

New Zealand teen fined in hacking case

A fine, but no conviction.

Two internet providers agree to block child porn sites

Two internet providers agree to block child porn sites

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says two of the nation's largest Internet providers have removed newsgroups that featured child pornography.

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ABOUT THIS PROJECT
The Lansing State Journal has published a special report, On Guard Online, that gives an in-depth look at the dangers on the Internet and wireless communication tools. The project kicks off a week of coverage and tips for parents and kids to help them stay safe in an online world. Click here for complete Lansing State Journal Coverage.

About this project Lansing State Journal reporters Stacey Range and Christine Rook paired up for an in-depth weeklong look at efforts to protect Michigan kids online and what the future challenges may be as technology changes. Range focused on law enforcement. Rook tackled what?s on the horizon.

Beginning next year, the LPGA will require all of its golfers to speak fluent english. Is this fair?


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