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FIR against Facebook over objectionable page

An FIR was today registered against owners of social networking website Facebook for not removing an online community page created by some persons who have using it to "glorify" cow slaughter.

China`s `state-sponsored` hackers attack US again

Chinese "state-sponsored" hackers have renewed attacks on the US, after a unit of the Chinese army was named in February as the source of many cyber attacks on US companies, a media report said.

Simple tips to secure your FB account on mobile

Mobile has made access to Facebook much easier, but the social networking site has also become susceptible to attempted hijackings and attempted thefts on cell phones.

India to get new Internet address in June

The Directi Group, India`s largest supplier of domain names, has launched a new internet addressing domain `.IN.NET`.

Yahoo to buy Tumblr in $1.1 bn deal: Report

The board of web pioneer Yahoo has reportedly approved a deal to buy popular blogging site Tumblr for $1.1 billion in cash.

Syrian Electronic Army hacks Financial Times, Twitter sites

In another cyber-attack Twitter and Financial Times (FT) website have reportedly been hacked.

NYT website attacked by unknown hackers

The New York Times has revealed that its website was hacked earlier this week, preventing access to a small number of users.

Microsoft warns about rise in computer viruses worldwide

A Microsoft security expert said that computer viruses are on a rise worldwide once again after years of being less popular amongst computer attackers.

Oz Minister apologises for Facebook `like` of naked Young Liberal

Australia`s education minister Peter Collier has apologized for an embarrassing Facebook indiscretion which revealed that he had liked a picture of a Young Liberal showing his genitals.

LinkedIn bans prostitutes from networking

Professional networking site LinkedIn`s user agreement has outlawed sex workers from using the platform for promoting escort services or prostitution.