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An inside view of LulzSec's hacking rampage

CNN CloudFlare CEO Matthew Prince discusses cybersecurity and threats from hackers at the RSA conference. SAN FRANCISCO (CNNMoney) -- On June 2, hacktivist collective "LulzSec" burst onto the cybersecurity scene with a splashy exploit: It published a trove of data stolen from 1 million user accounts on Sony's website. LulzSec's website immediately crashed under a massive traffic attack from foes seeking to hack the hackers. Within the hour, LulzSec signed up for a website optimization service called CloudFlare -- and nine minutes later, its site was back online. That's how CloudFlare , a Silicon Valley startup with a staff of 30, found itself in the middle one of the year's biggest cybersecurity battles. "Everyone -- from three-letter government agencies to white-hat hackers to black-hat hackers -- spent the next 23 days trying to discover, 'Where exactly is Lulz hosted, and how can we knock them offline?," said CloudFlare CEO

The do's and don'ts of borrowing a computer

CNN Editor's note: Brenna Ehrlich and Andrea Bartz are the sarcastic brains behind humor blog and book "Stuff Hipsters Hate." Got a question about etiquette in the digital world? Contact them at netiquette@cnn.com. (CNN) -- Supremely obvious observation: We love the Web. We love scrolling through tweets and blog posts and constantly updated news sites like rats in Skinner boxes. We love accessing the cloud, floating up into that sweet mass of data like Icarus and his wings of wax and feather. The mere sound of our iPhone's chirp activates the brain regions involved in love and compassion, research shows. The bond we share with our computers or smartphones is, for many of us, the most lasting and fulfilling relationship we've managed to hold on to. But when it comes to our gadgets, absence doesn't make the heart grow fonder. If you find yourself unhooked from your digital life support (say, because your phone is dead, your laptop is in the shop or you&#

How to prepare for Google's privacy changes

(CNN) -- On Thursday, Google's much-discussed new privacy policy goes into effect. To say that the change has stirred concern on the Web would be an understatement. Public officials and Web watchdogs in the United States and elsewhere have expressed fears that it will mean less privacy for users of the Web giant's multitude of products, from search to Gmail to YouTube to Google Maps to smartphones powered by the Android operating system. Google points out that the products won't be collecting any more data about users than they were before. And, in fairness, the company has gone out of its way to prominently announce the product across all of its platforms for weeks. The major change is that, instead of profiling users separately on each of its sites and products, Google will now pull all of that information together into one single profile, similar to what's found on Google's dashboard page . The result encapsulates perhaps the most basic conundrum

Free HIV treatment on NHS for foreign nationals

BBC Ministers say treating people with HIV means they are unlikely to pass the infection on to others Continue reading the main story Related Stories London HIV prevention 'failing' US pledges $50m in Aids funds 'Decisive moment' in HIV history Foreign nationals are to be offered free treatment for HIV on the NHS under plans backed by the government. Campaigners say the move in England will reduce the risk of Britons being infected and cut the costs of more expensive later treatment. Currently only British residents are eligible, which excludes migrants. The Department of Health said it would bring England into line with Scotland and Wales, and there would be safeguards against "health tourism". Extend treatment There are an estimated 25,000 people with undiagnosed HIV in Britain, many of whom were born abroad. People from overseas cannot be treated for the condition unless they pay, whic

T. rex bite was world's strongest

BBC By Victoria Gill Science reporter, BBC Nature The researchers mapped the jaw muscles (red) and pressure sensors (blue) onto their digital T. rex skull Continue reading the main story Related Stories Giant cousin of T. rex identified How a sabretooth cat 'bit down' T.rex 'little cousin' discovered Tyrannosaurus rex had the most powerful bite of any creature that has ever walked the Earth, say scientists. Previous estimates of the prehistoric predator's bite suggested it was much more modest - comparable to modern predators such as alligators. This measurement, based on a laser scan of a T. rex skull, showed that its bite was equivalent to three tonnes - about the weight of an elephant. The findings are published in the journal Biology Letters . Dr Karl Bates from the biomechanics laboratory at the University of Liverpool led the research. He and his colleague, Peter Falkingham from the Uni

The Raspberry Pi computer goes on general sale

BBC Dr Eben Upton of the Raspberry Pi Foundation shows Rory Cellan-Jones how the computer works Continue reading the main story Related Stories Kids reach for a piece of the Pi Raspberry Pi bids for classroom success £16 computer gets close to launch A credit-card sized computer designed to help teach children to code goes on general sale for the first time today. The Raspberry Pi is a bare-bones, low-cost computer created by volunteers mostly drawn from academia and the UK tech industry. Sold uncased without keyboard or monitor, the Pi has drawn interest from educators and enthusiasts. Supporters hope the machines could help reverse a lack of programming skills in the UK. "It has been six years in the making; the number of things that had to go right for this to happen is enormous. I couldn't be more pleased," said Eben Upton of the Raspberry Pi Foundation which is based in Cambridge. Continue reading the main story “ Start Quote That's eight

U.N.: Syria death toll 'well over' 7,500

CNN (CNN) -- As the total death toll in Syria climbed past 7,500, according to U.N. estimates, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Syrian President Bashar al-Assad could be tried for war crimes. However, Clinton said Tuesday, pursuing charges against al-Assad might hinder efforts to persuade him to cede power. The United Nations has credible reports that "the death toll now often exceeds 100 civilians a day, including women and children," Lynn Pascoe, a senior U.N. official, told the Security Council. "The total is certainly well over 7,500." Tunisia, meanwhile, has offered al-Assad asylum if he steps down, its state news agency reported. The number Pascoe cited is still below the 9,000-plus that opposition activists say have died in the nearly year-long attempt to put down opposition to al-Assad. At least 104 people, including three women and two children, were killed across Syria on Tuesday alone, said the Local Coordination Committees of Syria,

Apple iPad 3 expected on 7 March following press event

BBC Apple's press invitation appeared to show a person using an iPad - possibly the new device Continue reading the main story Related Stories iPad legal fight highlights Chinese pitfalls UK firm's role in iPad name row Apple has announced an event on 7 March at which the company is expected to launch its latest iPad tablet. Invitations sent to journalists read: "We have something you really have to see. And touch." While not officially confirming the product's launch, the message was accompanied by an image showing what looked to be an iPad touchscreen. The iPad range, which first launched in 2010, has sold more than 50 million units worldwide. It is not yet known when the new device will be available for sale. Last year, sales of the iPad 2 began in the US nine days after the launch announcement - which also took place in March. Apple's first two versions of the iPad transformed the market for tablet computers and made it one of

Seti Live website to crowdsource alien life

BBC By Jane Wakefield Technology reporter, TED 2012, Los Angeles The Seti Allen Telescope Array is based in Northern California Continue reading the main story Related Stories Alien hunters: An array of hope Astronomers confirm 'Earth twin' Alien search falls on hard times A website has been launched that aims to get the public involved in the search for extraterrestrial life. Announced at the TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) conference in Los Angeles, the site will stream radio frequencies that are transmitted from the Seti (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Allen Telescope Array. Participants will be asked to search for signs of unusual activity. It is hoped the human brain can find things the automated system might miss. The website is the latest stage in a quest "to empower Earthlings everywhere to become active participants in the ultimate search for cosmic company&qu

Opposition activists: Boy's death marks latest violence in Syria

CNN (CNN) -- A 13-year-old boy was killed by sniper fire Wednesday as government forces continue tormenting civilians across Syria, opposition activists said. The boy was killed in the eastern city of Deir Ezzor, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition activist group. And an undisclosed number of people were killed and injured by rockets falling on the western city of Rastan, the group said. Meanwhile, in the Damascus suburb of Zabadani, Syrian forces stormed residential buildings searching for and detaining men ages 13 and above, said an opposition activist named Mostapha. A United Nations official supported what Syrian dissidents have claimed for months -- that indiscriminate bombardment by government tanks and rocket fire have contributed to "well over 7,500 deaths." The U.N. has credible reports that "the death toll now often exceeds 100 civilians a day, including women and children," Lynn Pascoe told the U.N. Security Council. Pa

Hamas political leaders leave Syria for Egypt and Qatar

BBC   The Syrian government welcomed Hamas after it was banned in Jordan in 1999 Continue reading the main story Related Stories Palestinians' geographic divide Israel condemns Fatah-Hamas move Abbas to head interim government The political leadership of the Palestinian Islamist group, Hamas, has moved from Syria to Egypt and Qatar. Deputy political leader Moussa Abu Marzouk, now based in Cairo, said Hamas could not operate effectively due to the unrest in its long-time ally. The political leader, Khaled Meshaal, and his aides have moved to Doha. On Friday, the head of the Hamas government in Gaza, Ismail Haniya, declared his support for Syrian people against President Bashar al-Assad. "I salute all people of the Arab Spring, or Islamic winter, and I salute the heroic people of Syria who are striving for freedom, democracy and reform," Ismail Haniya told worshippers at a mosque in Cairo. The worshippers shouted back: "God is grea

Syria unrest: 'Humanitarian' vote pressed at UN

BBC     Dozens have died in the past few days in Homs, opposition activists say Continue reading the main story Syria Crisis Referendum in media spotlight Syrians flee Tribute to Colvin Guide to opposition A new resolution is being drawn up at the United Nations to focus on humanitarian aid for Syria, in the hope both China and Russia, which have opposed previous votes, will back it. Although diplomats said the move was in the early stage, China said it did back "creating conditions" for humanitarian aid to be sent. A UN meeting on Tuesday was told more than 7,500 had died in Syrian unrest. Syrian forces continued to pound the city of Homs on Wednesday. Three journalists, Edith Bouvier, William Daniels and Javier Espinosa, are still believed to be trapped in Homs. Sunday Times photographer Paul Conroy was smuggled out to Lebanon on Tuesday in an operation that lef

Syria unrest: Military 'advancing in Homs'

BBC The Syrian army is advancing on opposition positions in Homs, which has been under artillery bombardment for nearly a month, reports say. Security officials in Damascus said the besieged district of Baba Amr would be "cleaned" within the next few hours. Residents of Homs have long said they believe a ground assault is imminent, but the scale of the operation remains unclear. It comes amid reports of a new draft UN resolution on the crisis. The draft, which is still in its early stages, focuses on humanitarian aid for Syria, in the hope both China and Russia, which have opposed previous votes, will back it. Although diplomats said the move was in the early stage, China said it supported "creating conditions" for humanitarian aid to be sent. A UN meeting on Tuesday was told more than 7,500 had died in the 11 months of protest against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. 'Fierce confrontations'   Fresh shelling was reported in Ho

To Reduce the Poverty of Arakan...

Narinjara The management of successive Burmese governments in recent decades could easily be rated as poor. The country has been under a dictatorship and all of the nation's foreign revenues have been controlled and manipulated by the military's top brass families and their cronies. As a result the economy has just been going downhill. Burma is still one of the world's poorest countries. People are drowning in deep poverty with no food to eat, no clothes to put on, and no place to stay. In order to get out of such abysmal circumstances, the current Thein Sein government recently declared an eight-step poverty reduction program. Government officials publicly stated that the government alone will not be able to implement such a program and called for the cooperation of the people. They invited the people to join hands in the endeavor. There is no doubt that the people of Burma, from all walks of life, will cordially welcome such an invitation. However, the pro

Indian company in charge of Shwe Gas Project troubles local contractors

Narinjara Kyauk Pru: India’s Punj Lloyd that is responsible for constructing pipelines in the Shwe Gas Project in Kyaukpru in southeastern Arakan State has been allegedly breaking its financial promises to local contractors over works ordered by them. India workers at a construction site of Kyauk Pru. One of the contractors told Narinjara that Punj Lloyd is still to make a large payment to them after ordering them to build a housing complex at a cost of 200 millions kyat and that its continuous delay has caused them great financial difficulties in their business. “Punj Lloyd had ordered us to build a housing complex for its workers in Pyatae Village that is situated four-miles south of Kyaukpru at a cost of 200 million kyat. We have already built and handed over the complex to the company and its workers are living there now, but the company has paid only 40 million kyat and is still yet to pay the remaining 160 millions kyat, this has caused great financial diffic

Arakanese in Thailand Hold Ceremony to Reinvigorate their Patriotism

Narinjara Dhaka: Arakanese in Thailand held a joint public ceremony and lecture on Arakan history and presented an award to a patriotic musician on 19 February in a Buddhist monastery in southern Thailand with the aim of improving patriotic morale among the younger Arakanese generation. The ceremony was titled, "The public lecture on Arakanese history by prominent historian Professor Aye Chan and the honoring of patriotic musician Win Ko Khine". It was opened with a religious sermon and traditional cultural events. U Htay Win, editor of the Arakan National Newspaper and the leading organizer of the ceremony, told Narinjara that the ceremony was held with nationalistic people of Arakan in order to uplift morale and patriotism among the younger Arakanese generation. "The ceremony and public lecture on Arakan history was held by our well-regarded historian Dr. Aye Chan, and we awarded the honorary prize of 'Brilliant Star' to our popular music

Activists to launch global campaign against Shwe Gas

Narinjara Dhaka: A global campaign against the Shwe Gas Project in western Burma’s Arakan State will be held on the 1st of March, said Ko Won Aung, the coordinator of the Shwe Gas Movement based in Thailand. “We will carry out three main activities that make up our global campaign against the Shwe Gas Project. First we will demand the foreign governments and stake holders in the project to temporarily suspend the project withdrawing their respective investments from the project in consideration of social suffering, environmental damage and human rights violations impacted by the project in our region, and second a signed petition by over 100 organizations will be sent to President U Thein Sein, and third we will hold demonstrations in a number of countries that include stake holding countries in the project”, said Ko Won Aung. He said they have to demand the suspension of the project because the locals rights and benefits are being neglected in the project. “We h

Honorary ceremony held for political prisoners in Sittwe

Narinjara Sittwe: An honorary reception ceremony for Rammarwady Ashin Pinnyasara and other political prisoners who were recently released from prison was held on 20 February in Sittwe, the capital town in Arakan State. The ceremony was held in the head office of the Rakhine Nationalities Development Party and the spokesperson of the party U Khine Pray Soe said the ceremony was held to spotlight the fact amongst the Arakanese people that the prisoners of conscience are admirable people who sacrifice their lives for the interests of their people and country. “The prisoners of conscience or political prisoners are the ones who are jailed for their selfless services to the well-being of their people and country, but most of the people in our society keep away from them generally fearing they are just prisoners. That is the reason why we hold this ceremony to receive and honour them, our aim being to spotlight the fact that they are good people and worthy of social re

Shopkeepers Face Burden of Fees after Market Fire in Thandwe

Narinjara Thandwe: Shopkeepers in the main market in Thandwe in southeastern Arakan State, which was recently damaged by fire, are facing additional burdens as the local municipal authority is collecting fees from them to build a temporary market, said one of the shopkeepers. The fire that broke out on 11 February, 2012, in the Dawrawady Myoma Market in Thandwe left 740 stores in the market completely destroyed and caused losses upwards of a hundred million kyat. "The municipal authorities are now collecting a fee that ranges from 150,000 to 170,000 Kyat from a shopkeeper to build a temporary market at the old football grounds in the town before reconstructing the market devastated by the fire. Now we the shopkeepers are feeling very upset because the authorities have troubled us with an additional burden while we are are already suffering from the fire," said the shopkeeper. He said the government should provide some aid to the shopkeepers who are now

Through the Eyes of Asia’s Tiger Cubs

Hopeful tune: Asia’s ambitious youth look to the future with confidence HONG KONG: Young Asians embrace globalization, and in the wake of the global economic crisis are emphatically not turning inwards. The rising generation of Asians has an expansive view of a broader Asia. They support the pragmatic, incremental pro-market policies that have underpinned Asia’s spectacular growth over the past half-century and want to build on these to knit together the region. In short, they want to see more regional cooperation and integration. “Rather than thinking about our own personal domains, it’s time to think on a greater scale: the scale of countries, the scale of a continent,” says Pakistan’s Khawaja Ali Zubair. Zubair and other essayists entered the “Asia’s Challenge 2020” contest – run by the Asia Business Council in partnership with Time magazine and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singap