Technology - Internet
Cybercrime surge pushes 2009 losses to 559 million dollars (AFP)
AFP - Losses from cybercrime and online scams more than doubled in 2009 to 559 million dollars as Internet criminals used more sophisticated techniques, an FBI-led task force said Friday.
Internet fraud losses doubled last year (AP)
AP - The cost of Internet fraud doubled in 2009 to about $560 million, the FBI said Friday. The most common type of frauds reported were scams from people falsely claiming to be from the FBI.
Summary Box: China insists Google obey the law (AP)
AP - NO SIGNS OF COMPROMISE: China, in a dispute with Google over censoring its China-based search engine, said the company must obey its laws or "pay the consequences."
Chinese minister insists Google obey the law (AP)
AP - China's top Internet regulator insisted Friday that Google must obey its laws or "pay the consequences," giving no sign of a possible compromise in their dispute over censorship and hacking.
Apple begins taking iPad orders in US (AFP)
AFP - Apple fans flocked online Friday to be among the first to order iPad tablet computers slated to begin shipping in the United States on April 3.
New Google Feature Will Hunt for Products Nearby (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - You're standing on a street corner and remember that you need to pick up a video game for your sister's birthday. On your smartphone, you search Google and tap on the "in stock nearby" link next to the blue dots that show up for some of the search results. Google then shows you which local retailers have the game in stock.
Summary Box: Internet agency delays porn decision (AP)
AP - THE PROPOSAL: A ".xxx" Internet domain name for porn sites to voluntarily set up shop.
No .xxx yet: Internet agency delays porn decision (AP)
AP - Porn Web sites can't park themselves at a ".xxx" address quite yet.
Digital River up on possible McAfee deal (AP)
AP - Shares of Digital River Inc., which provides technology and services for companies that sell products online, got a boost Friday after an analyst said McAfee Inc. may be testing out its e-commerce technology.
FCC Posts Tools To Measure Broadband Speeds (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - The Federal Communications Commission unveiled three digital tools Thursday that will enable consumers, businesses, schools and other organizations to test the real-world performance of their fixed and mobile broadband connections and help identify gaps in the nation's broadband coverage. The tools include downloadable applications for mobile devices based on Google's Android platform and Apple's iPhone OS.
FCC Offers Free Broadband Speed Test (PC World)
PC World - The Federal Communications Commission recently launched a free broadband speed test you can use to check the speed of your Internet connection. The test will reveal how fast your connection lets you upload and download data, as well as other provide information about high-speed Internet service. You can then compare your FCC test results with the speeds promised by your Internet service provider (ISP).
S.Korea to probe huge online data leak (AFP)
AFP - South Korea said Friday it would launch a probe into security systems of major retailer Shinsegae and 24 other companies after private data on some 20 million customers was leaked.
Media heavyweights spar over charging for news online (AFP)
AFP - With The New York Times and Rupert Murdoch poised to start charging for newspapers online, media heavyweights sparred on Thursday over whether readers will pay for news on the Web.
China warns Google as Internet row deal seen soon (Reuters)
Reuters - China warned Google, the world's largest search engine, against flouting the country's laws on Friday, as expectations grow for a resolution to a public battle over censorship and cyber-security.
You don't know tech: The InfoWorld news quiz (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - What happened this week? Online retailer Newegg leaped out of the frying pan and into the fire after it was found to be selling ersatz silicon.
FCC Wants to Know Your Broadband Speed (PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Is your broadband service really as fast as advertised? Are you living in an area that can't even get high-speed service? The FCC wants to know. The commission this week launched a broadband testing tool that will let you test your connection quality.
China warns Google not to stop filtering web searches (AFP)
AFP - China on Friday warned Google it would face "consequences" if it stopped filtering its search results, after the firm threatened to leave the country over cyberattacks and web censorship.
Lenovo says business will focus on mobile Internet (AP)
AP - Lenovo Group expects wireless Internet products to account for up to 80 percent of its sales within five years as it pursues expansion in faster-growing emerging markets, CEO Yang Yuanqing said Friday.
FCC releases Internet speed test tool (Reuters)
Reuters - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Thursday launched a broadband test service to help consumers clock the speed of their Internet.
Web will be 'critical' revenue source for Times: publisher (AFP)
AFP - Charging online readers will give The New York Times a critical second revenue stream but the print newspaper will be important for "many years to come," publisher Arthur Sulzberger said Thursday.
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