Some things are just not worth it. |
| 2/8/2011 2:35:58 PM |
When Is Downloading Music on the Internet Illegal?
By: Vangie Beal Posted: 12-22-2004 , Last Updated: 09-01-2010 Are stiff fines and prison time worth the risk for consumers? So your daughter wants the new Black Eyed Peas CD, or perhaps you're looking to make a nice Christmas music compilation for playing over the holidays. For many people it is as simple as opening one of many... Read More |
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To Game or not to game, whats really safe?. |
| 2/4/2011 1:59:27 PM |
Play games online safelyMultiplayer computer and video games are fun but not risk-freePlaying games online with other people is great fun but you need to take care. What are multiplayer games?Many computer and video games can be played online against other players over the internet. This is good fun and human players are better competition than a computer-controlled... Read More |
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Movie piracy and whats involved. |
| 2/1/2011 7:33:11 AM |
MoviesThe computerized piracy of video did not become common until recently. In the past, an entire movie took up at least two CDs. And even then, the quality was not very good. But with the invention of video compression formats, it is possible to fit an entire movie on on CD, with near TV quality. Or, with lower quality, it is possible to fit two or more movies on one... Read More |
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Look out for hidden pitfalls with online gaming. |
| 1/6/2011 9:44:16 AM |
The Invisible Hazards of Online Games Playing online games is one of the most common hobbies that people engage themselves at nowadays. When work or school is already taking its toll, it just seems so natural for some to take a relaxing break in front of the computer where much-needed enjoyment is just a click away. In fact, a study conducted by the NPD Group about industry... Read More |
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Exploiting Online Games: Virtual World Security |
| 10/9/2010 7:54:56 AM |
Exploiting Online Games Exploiting Online Games, a book by Gary McGraw and Greg Hoglund, is being released today. The book talks concretely about security problems and attacks on online games. This is a fascinating laboratory for exploring security issues. I wrote the book's foreword. Here it is: It's wise to learn from your mistakes. It's wiser still to learn from... Read More |
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Online Pirates dont wear eyepatches anymore!. |
| 9/18/2010 6:27:34 AM |
What Is Online Piracy?
Online piracy is a term used to describe the illegal copying of copyrighted materials from the Internet. The term is widely used, both by opponents and proponents of online piracy. Opponents, such as the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) use the term to attempt to equate copyright violators with the pirates of the high seas who... Read More |
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Keeping our kids safe while they play online. |
| 9/3/2010 6:05:57 AM |
Online gaming: Help kids play it safe |
You can help keep your child's gaming experiences safe, age-appropriate, friendly, fun, and even educational. The key is to educate yourself -- about the gaming community, game ratings, and how to use the privacy and safety tools built into the games. Also learn the difference between online gaming and gambling, and teach your kids the... Read More |
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All is not fair in gaming online!. |
| 6/4/2010 3:57:27 AM |
Security Issues of Online Gaming
by Greg ByrneThis article looks at several of the issues regarding security aspects of online based games and virtual worlds. IntroductionAs online gaming becomes a billion dollar industry and game companies are making revenue from subscription charges, new problems emerge which need to be taken very seriously. Online games containing... Read More |
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Viruses in online games: "the modern day mafia" |
| 5/1/2010 5:39:46 AM |
- Lavasoft representatives reveal why virus attacks on video games is a problem that has increased over 600 percent in the last year.
Viruses and malware are words not normally linked to video games, that is until you talk to Michael Helander, VP of Sales and Marketing at Lavasoft. His software company has developed a new product, Ad-Aware Game Edition, that's designed to... Read More |
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video pirates, a new way of stealing! |
| 4/17/2010 5:11:14 AM |
Video Pirates: The Bane of Hollywood60 Minutes' Lesley Stahl Investigates Multi-Billion Dollar Video Piracy |
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The last place you expect a virus! |
| 2/10/2010 8:38:07 AM |
Virus Infects Space Station Laptops (Again)Viruses intended to steal passwords and send them to a remote server infected laptops in the  International Space Station in July, NASA confirmed Tuesday. And according to NASA, this wasn’t the first infection. "This is not the first time we have had a worm or a... Read More |
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Play a game, lose a name!, |
| 1/4/2010 6:41:14 AM |
Online games and fraud: using games as baitWe all play games. Some play sports, some gamble, and for some people, life itself is a game. Even computer games have become an everyday phenomenon, with millions of people playing them. Some choose Tetris, others choose Counter Strike, and everyone has fun. The growth of the Internet has... Read More |
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International Space Station in July, NASA confirmed Tuesday.
