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Security firms urge PC users to disable Java

Rise in Java exploits leave computer users at risk

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Privacy watchdog to issue massive fines for cookie law breaches

Information Commissioner to get strict with websites that ignore new rules on the use of cookies to store personal data

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Fake Android apps flourish as virus threat to mobile phones grows

London Olympics and the end of Adobe mobile flash player spark summer of fake Android apps

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Top ten Facebook scams

Facebook is the perfect hunting ground for fraudsters. We take a look at ten of the most prevalent scams on the site

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Facebook and Dropbox in favour of SMS codes to stengthen security

Following a security breach in which passwords were stolen, Dropbox now sends a six-digit code via text message to a mobile phone

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Parents say no to automatic porn blocking

Eight in 10 parents say they want to stay control of which sites are censored from home PC

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Hide your web activities with Tor

This free software ensures that the sites you view online remain private

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Morrisons warns Facebook users of fake £250 voucher scam

Supermarket chain is the latest brand name to be used in Facebook scam

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Privacy chief to announce steps to curb nuisance sales calls

The Information Commissioner's Office said it will make an announcement on what it can do to clamp down on the problem of marketing calls

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Top 5 stories: Facebook privacy, broadband speed, 4G and more

This week in technology has been dominated by internet speeds; faster mobile broadband and slower home broadband have both made headlines

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German privacy chief reopens Facebook face-tagging probe

UK privacy watchdog echoes concerns over use of facial recognition data on social media sites

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Facebook to place adverts in timeline of every user

Social-networking giant is running a test that will enable companies to target individual users based on content they publish

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Wikileaks emails raise fears of global surveillance network

Alleged widespread use of surveillance technology developed by ex-CIA agents leads to concerns, while some label the reaction as hysteria

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