Hackers Breached Security Firm Bit9, Then Attacked Its Customers

Security software maker Bit9 said that computer hackers have breached its network, then launched a second round of attacks against some of its customers.

Published: 1 day, 13 hours ago

Watch The Birth Of Snowstorm Nemo Seen From Space [VIDEO]

A new video of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite footage shows the growth of winter storm Nemo from space.

Published: 1 day, 13 hours ago

Google's Schmidt To Sell Roughly 42 Percent Of Stake

Google Inc Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt is selling roughly 42 percent of his stake in the Internet search company, a move that could potentially net the former chief executive a $2.51 billion windfall.

Published: 1 day, 14 hours ago

Opposition Grows to Dell's Landmark $24.4 Billion Buyout

Three of Dell Inc's (DELL.O) largest investors joined Southeastern Asset Management on Friday in objecting to a $24.4 billion buyout of the No. 3 PC maker led by Chief Executive Michael Dell, sources said, as opposition grows to the largest buyout since the start of the financial crisis.

Published: 1 day, 14 hours ago

Californian Manhunt for Ex-Cop Widens to Mexican Border

U.S. Border Patrol agents on Saturday helped police widen the mountaintop manhunt for an ex-policeman wanted as a suspect in three California slayings, seeking to block his potential escape to neighboring Mexico.

Published: 1 day, 14 hours ago

Blizzard Hammers US Northeast, Nine Dead, 700,000 Lose Power

A blizzard packing hurricane-force winds hammered the northeastern United States on Saturday, cutting power to 700,000 homes and businesses, shutting down travel and leaving at least nine people dead.

Published: 1 day, 14 hours ago

Protests Erupt as Afzal Guru Executed for 2001 Parliament Attack

India hanged Mohammad Afzal Guru on Saturday for the attack on parliament in 2001, sparking clashes in Kashmir between protesters and police who wielded batons and fired teargas. Dozens of people were injured.

Published: 1 day, 14 hours ago

BitTorrent Files Found On FBI Computers, New Report Questions Possible Hypocritical Law Enforcement Methods

Busted? Just as the FBI increased pressure on Internet users who illegally download music and movies, a new report found evidence of pirated content on computers at the bureau's Criminal Justice Information Services Division.

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Winter Storm Nemo Chugs Along; More Than 3 Feet Of Snow Seen In Parts Of New England

The highest snow total as of Saturday morning was seen in Milford, Conn., which got more than 38 inches.

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Madrid to Build £18bn Mega-Casino, EuroVegas

Europe's biggest casino and conference centre is coming to Spain later this year, creating thousands of jobs.

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'Criminal Conspiracy' May be Behind Horsemeat Crisis, Claims Minister

The environment secretary has said he fears 'an international criminal conspiracy' may lie behind the horsemeat crisis.

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Apple iPhone 5 Successors iPhone '5S' And '6' May Both Release In 2013; New Models Allegedly Spotted In The Wild [PHOTOS]

Apple may release two iPhone 5 successors in 2013, and Foxconn sources have posted photos of the alleged devices online.

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Google in Spotlight as 'Black' Names Trigger Crime-Related Advertising

An academic has found that searches for 'black' names were up to 25 percent more likely than 'white' names to generate advertising for criminal background checks.

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World's Weirdest Fruit and Vegetables on Show in Berlin

Cream carrots, purple potatoes and black apricots could be coming to a supermarket near you.

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'Grow Your Own' Hip Replacements Available Within a Decade

Hip replacements made from artificial bone are just ten years away, say British scientists who are working on a prosthetic that could become an organic part of the body.

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Five From One Family Killed In Air Crash

Five members of one family are reported dead in an air crash at Charleroi airport near Brussels.

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CISPA Bill: Will The White House Support The Internet Privacy Bill Coming Before Congress Again In 2013?

Two congressmen are pushing to bring back CISPA to the Congress, with the support of President Obama and the White House.

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Rare Newt Could Add £500,000 to Bill for New Police HQ

Discovery of protected species forces work on £14m Durham HQ to be halted

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It's About Time: Introducing the iWatch, Apple's Next Killer Product

Apple's next big thing could be a smart watch, with the capability of making mobile payments and enhanced map function.

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Hundreds of Staff Testify to Bullying at the BBC

More than 850 staff members have raised concerns about bullying and sexual harassment at the BBC in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal.

Published: 2 days, 4 hours ago