TorrentSpy Charged with $110M Fine

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As a former patron of TorrentSpy, I’m sad that it had come to this, but I guess this was to be expected.

TorrentSpy closed down earlier this year due to lawsuit threats and such. With that, another jolly pirate crew sinks down to Davey Jones’ Locker…

Hackers Change Grades at a Texas HS

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This goes to show the question of cyberethics. Irresponsible hacking and exploitation of vulnerable networks can really spoil the party, and everybody should be educated about this. Only you can prevent yourself from being an asshole in the Internet, as well as in local networks.

Ion Engine Enters Space Race

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FINALLY!!! I’ve been waiting 12 years for this… It has been my dream since 4th grade!

We may see flying cars and holidays in outer space yet.

How to Fix the Internet (According to South Park)

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To those who complain about their DSL going off all the time, this is for you…

…whiny bitches.

Paypal to block “unsafe browsers”

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Good thing that they’re doing something about the phishing problem. A Paypal account nowadays is virtually as serious as a bank account, and it is good to know that the security is there to protect your cash.