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Reddit Does Not Have to Share IP Addresses of Users Who Discussed Pirating, Judge Rules
Reddit refused to share the IP addresses of users who posted piracy-related comments, arguing it would violate the First Amendment.
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Africa’s High Seas of Crime, Where Criminals Rule the Waves
Illegal activities on the ocean around Africa are rampant, turning it into a vast crime scene that poorly resourced law agencies are struggling to stop.
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Theft and Piracy on Africa’s High Seas
A new report, released by the non-profit group Oceans Beyond Pirates, examines recent changes in the nature of piracy off the coasts of Africa.
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‘Ghost Ship’ Washes Up Ashore With Not a Soul Onboard
An abandoned oil tanker from Panama has washed up on the shores of West Africa, prompting questions about what happened to the ship’s crew.
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This Is How Netflix Determines Subscription Rates in Each Country
The way that Netflix sets up its pricing structure across different territories is quite brilliant
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Extensive Network of Secret Chinese Military Units Attack US on Daily Basis
An army is attacking the United States. Its war is being waged without bullets or fanfare. Denied by its government, these soldiers operate in shadows and in silence. Yet, glimpses of their operations are seen on a daily basis—hackers and spies attacking and stealing from U.S. businesses and the U.S. government.
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China’s State-Funded Company Looks to Profit Off US Patents
The Chinese regime is getting into the patent trolling business, having set up a company that will start suing American companies for patent fraud.
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Cyberespionage Is Harder to Pin to a State Than Spying in the Physical World
Who’s in your network, checking out your data? The latest invasive digital creature is Sandworm, a piece of malware discovered to be using a previously unknown Windows vulnerability to infiltrate government networks, spying on systems at NATO, the European Union, the Ukrainian government and others.
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From the Regrettable to the Ridiculous in China
Two American companies were caught in the spotlight in China this week, cast as criminal or at least culpable. OSI Group was embarrassed by news that its Chinese subsidiary provided expired meat (or worse) to famous chain restaurants, while Microsoft is being investigated for monopolistic practices regarding its Windows software.
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China’s Counterfeiting Efforts Win Awards
China, a world famous counterfeiter, is finally being recognized for its efforts.
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Pirates Raid Two Thai Tankers Near Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia— Pirates pilfered diesel fuel from a Thai tanker off Malaysia’s east coast, making two attacks in a week and raising concerns of a rising threat to shipping, a maritime watchdog said Thursday.The International Maritime Bureau s...
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Global Sea Piracy Reaches a Five-Year Low
Worldwide sea piracy has fallen to a five-year low, with declines in attacks and hijackings by Somali pirates, according to a new report, which said that piracy is still on the rise in West Africa.
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Reddit Does Not Have to Share IP Addresses of Users Who Discussed Pirating, Judge Rules
Reddit refused to share the IP addresses of users who posted piracy-related comments, arguing it would violate the First Amendment.
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Africa’s High Seas of Crime, Where Criminals Rule the Waves
Illegal activities on the ocean around Africa are rampant, turning it into a vast crime scene that poorly resourced law agencies are struggling to stop.
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Theft and Piracy on Africa’s High Seas
A new report, released by the non-profit group Oceans Beyond Pirates, examines recent changes in the nature of piracy off the coasts of Africa.
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‘Ghost Ship’ Washes Up Ashore With Not a Soul Onboard
An abandoned oil tanker from Panama has washed up on the shores of West Africa, prompting questions about what happened to the ship’s crew.
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This Is How Netflix Determines Subscription Rates in Each Country
The way that Netflix sets up its pricing structure across different territories is quite brilliant
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Extensive Network of Secret Chinese Military Units Attack US on Daily Basis
An army is attacking the United States. Its war is being waged without bullets or fanfare. Denied by its government, these soldiers operate in shadows and in silence. Yet, glimpses of their operations are seen on a daily basis—hackers and spies attacking and stealing from U.S. businesses and the U.S. government.
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China’s State-Funded Company Looks to Profit Off US Patents
The Chinese regime is getting into the patent trolling business, having set up a company that will start suing American companies for patent fraud.
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Cyberespionage Is Harder to Pin to a State Than Spying in the Physical World
Who’s in your network, checking out your data? The latest invasive digital creature is Sandworm, a piece of malware discovered to be using a previously unknown Windows vulnerability to infiltrate government networks, spying on systems at NATO, the European Union, the Ukrainian government and others.
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From the Regrettable to the Ridiculous in China
Two American companies were caught in the spotlight in China this week, cast as criminal or at least culpable. OSI Group was embarrassed by news that its Chinese subsidiary provided expired meat (or worse) to famous chain restaurants, while Microsoft is being investigated for monopolistic practices regarding its Windows software.
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China’s Counterfeiting Efforts Win Awards
China, a world famous counterfeiter, is finally being recognized for its efforts.
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Pirates Raid Two Thai Tankers Near Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia— Pirates pilfered diesel fuel from a Thai tanker off Malaysia’s east coast, making two attacks in a week and raising concerns of a rising threat to shipping, a maritime watchdog said Thursday.The International Maritime Bureau s...
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Global Sea Piracy Reaches a Five-Year Low
Worldwide sea piracy has fallen to a five-year low, with declines in attacks and hijackings by Somali pirates, according to a new report, which said that piracy is still on the rise in West Africa.
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