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Reddit co-founder and online activist Aaron Swartz found dead at 26
By Chris Smith published
Aaron Swartz, the celebrated open internet campaigner and co-founder of the Reddit site has died aged 26 – in an apparent suicide.

Verizon says hacker's alleged security breach claims 'exaggerated'
By Dan Crabtree published
Verizon reported this morning that the customer account information distributed yesterday by a hacker is not real customer data, despite hacker's claims.

Hackers highlight major Skype security hole
By Owen Hughes published
Updated Microsoft has disabled Skype's password reset tool, after Russian hackers explosed a loophole in the service's security.

China is biggest US cyber threat, says Congressional panel
By Luke Brown published
According to a new report, Chinese intelligence agencies and hackers are the biggest threat to cyber security in the U.S.

Sony PSN hacking lawsuit thrown out by judge
By Joe Svetlik published
Charges against Sony have been dismissed by a judge, who said: "there is no such thing as perfect security."

Gary McKinnon extradition blocked by UK government
By Kate Solomon published
Gary McKinnon will not be sent to stand trial in the USA, on grounds of human rights.

US prepares first-strike cyberforces for digital warfare
By Clint Demeritt published
The U.S. defense secretary warns of possible attacks to American digital infrastructure and lays out how the government is preparing for cyberattacks.

Anonymous stands its ground - claims it definitely did hack the FBI
By Marc Chacksfield published
Anonymous has hit back at claims it didn't hack the FBI, insisting that the UDIDs it leaked did come from the Feds.
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