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Convicted murderer gets new trial after computer virus destroys data

Jan

2012

It seems like the plot twist in a bad TV show – but it’s true. A computer virus infection has helped a convicted killer get a new trial. In July 2009, a Miami jury convicted Randy Chaviano, of Hialeah, Florida, of second degree murder. Many might have thought it was the end of story when, […]

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Japan makes virus creation illegal

Jun

2011

People who write or deliberately spread malware can expect to be fined or receive up to three years in prison, under laws enacted by the Japanese parliament today. Up until now, you could only expect to feel your collar felt by the computer crime authorities in Japan if the malware you had created had caused […]

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How Facebook ruined Thessa’s 16th birthday party

Jun

2011

Popularity is pretty important to many 16 year olds, but perhaps this story highlights that being too popular can suck in a BIG way. A north-German teen, known as Thessa, was planning her 16th birthday party. Like many of us, she decided to use Facebook to invite her pals. Unfortunately, Thessa’s invite was sent not […]

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