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Malware threatens to disrupt Internet for thousands worldwide

As of July 9, your PC either needs to be clean of the DNSChanger malware or you won't be able to access the Internet. Here's how to know if you're clean.

Twitter releases first transparency report

Canada is listed as making the third-most requests for user information, but is still well behind the nosiest nations.

Coalition says new trade deal could trample Canadian Internet freedoms

If Canada joins the Trans-Pacific Partnership, sweeping restrictions could be imposed on Internet users and ISPs in this country, an international watchdog group says.

Canada Post poised to roll out digital mailbox system

This ain't your grandma's Canada Post. The 249-year-old mail service is taking a giant leap into the digital age with its online address and identity authentication system.

From lawful access to Quebec student riots, democracy goes social

2012 has been the year the Internet fought back on SOPA, ACTA and Bill C-30, says legal eagle Michael Geist. But social media protest fatigue could set in at any time, he warns.

Virgin Media taken offline by Pirate Bay Web attack

The infamous Internet file sharing site has been blocked by the ISP, following a court order. But supporters targeted Virgin for revenge.

Canada’s e-commerce sector still underdeveloped, report says

Canadian businesses aren't exploiting the selling power of the Internet, a government report suggests.

Canada’s anti-spam law takes effect next year

Minister of Industry ends speculation over implementation of Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation.

Will Canada Post lawsuit against GeoCoder affect your business?

The lawsuit filed by Canada Post against GeoCoder.ca raises several issues around copyright and crowdsourcing of postal code data, according to privacy lawyer Michael Geist.

Is that email a phishing scam? Here’s how to tell

See if you can reel in a phisher with these easy-to-follow steps for detecting online phishing expeditions.

Infographics basics

An infographic can create more buzz around your company than a standard press release or blog post. Here are tools you'll need to make one.

A fresh update for LibreOffice

Version 3.5.1 of the free office suite delivers additional security and stability, its makers say.

Canadian music publishers sing from SOPA playbook on Bill C-11?

The Canadian Music Publishers Association wants Web site blocking provisions added to Canada's proposed copyright bill

Canadian teens pay for music downloads

As many as 76 per cent of teens now using fee-based music sites, according to Ipsos Reid Canada.

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