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Hacker took over BBC server, tried to `sell` access on Christmas day

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 08:25

A hacker secretly took over a computer server at the BBC, Britain`s public broadcaster, and then launched a Christmas Day campaign to convince other cyber criminals to pay him for access to the system.

US needs to upgrade to `smart card` technology to curb frauds

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 15:17

Security experts have pointed out that the United States need to incorporate smart card technology, which offers a much higher level of encryption and security than the magnetic strip cards used in America.

New US-based website lets online bargain hunters haggle

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 15:16

An entrepreneur has launched a new website where people can haggle the seller to get the lowest possible price.

Govt request to remove political content worrying: Google

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 14:27

Search engine giant Google has raised concerns about consistent demands by governments and law enforcement agencies across the world to remove content that is critical of them.

Apple offers `Once Upon a Time` pilot episode for free as part of 12 Days of Gifts app

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 11:33

Apple is reportedly offering famous ABC TV show `Once Upon a Time` pilot episode for free as part of its 12 Days of Gifts app.

Bing releases top 10 most-searched entertainment electronics of 2013

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 11:30

Microsoft`s Bing has released the top ten most-searched entertainment electronics of 2013 for consumers to stay up-to-date with the best products and make informed purchasing decisions.

Internet Archive rekindles early video game consoles

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 10:28

Digital library Internet Archive has unveiled "The Internet Archive Console Living Room" section with games for five classic consoles.

56% adults own smartphones

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 09:44

new research has revealed that more than half of the US adults, about 56 per cent, are the proud owners of a smartphone.

Apple bans encrypted chat service `Cryptocat` on iPhones

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 14:29

Apple has reportedly banned encrypted chat service "Cryptocat" on iPhones.

Target Corp. confident breached encrypted customer PIN data is secure

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 12:54

Target Corp. has reportedly admitted that customers` PIN data was breached during a recent hack attack, but has insisted that the encrypted PIN numbers are safe and secure.