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Cyberattack on Estonia Work of 20-Year-Old Native

Jan 25, 2008 -The student launched the denial-of-service attack against the Web sites of Estonian institutions because he was angry Estonia removed a WW-II bronze memorial to Soviet soldiers.

Japan: Virus Writers Charged with Copyright Violations

Jan 25, 2008 -The criminal charges levied are reminiscent of how the U.S. government prosecuted mob boss Al Capone.

UK: Brown Government Unveils New Terrorism Law

Jan 24, 2008 -Brown seeks to increase the precharge detention of suspected terrorists from 28 days to 42 days.

U.N. to Investigate Security at its Global Compounds

Jan 24, 2008 -The U.N. will review its security protocols after the suicide bombings that rocked the U.N.'s headquarters in Algeria's capital.

Hackers Cause Blackouts in Foreign Cities

Jan 23, 2008 -The attack was revealed by a CIA senior analyst at a security conference on Friday.

EU: IP Addresses Should Be Considered Personal Data

Jan 22, 2008 -The opinion given by a group of E.U. data privacy regulators would have major implications for the way Internet search providers record data.

Military Laptop May Have Been Stolen by Terrorists

Jan 22, 2008 -British officials fear the information on the laptop may put Muslims interested in the armed forces at risk of terrorist attack.

UK: Private Security Guards to be Used to Surveil on Illegals

Jan 22, 2008 -According to a leaked government document, the British government will hire private security firms to spy on suspected illegal aliens.

Al Qaeda Plot to Kill Queen of England Foiled

Jan 14, 2008 -During a state visit to Uganda two months ago, an al Qaeda plot to assassinate the Queen of England was foiled by the state's security service.

Mines Should Increase Security, Filipino Government Advises

Jan 13, 2008 -Government officials from the Philippines have advised mine owners to increase security after communist guerrillas attacked a major copper project on New Year's Day.

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