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Jan 16
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Safely Support Haiti Disaster ReliefPosted by Lisa Kipps-Brown in technology , Haiti , fraud alert , emergency , charitable donations , antivirus |
As with any catastrophe, the snakes are coming out and trying to take advantage of generous people who just want to help, and the FBI is warning donors to be on the lookout for fraud schemes.
"Past tragedies and natural disasters have prompted individuals with criminal intent to solicit contributions purportedly for a charitable organization and/or a good cause," the FBI said in a statement.
Technology News
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Clueful scans your iOS apps for privacy behaviorThe iOS security app scans what's installed on your device and tells you what kinds of information your apps have access to.
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Spend money in the real world, get cash in the Zynga worldAmerican Express and the game company have teamed up for a program that rewards users with virtual currency when they spend money in the real world.
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BioWare cuts 'Star Wars' staffAs of late, it appears that the force is not strong with the Star Wars: The Old Republic role-playing game.
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Taller iPod Touch screen parts already spotted in the wildWith a taller iPhone, there's a very good chance a taller iPod Touch is on the way too. New parts suggest that will be the case.
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Magnetic football perfect for butterfingersA Minnesota Vikings snapper teams up with an engineer to develop a football that sticks to your hands.
Gaming & Culture News
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Simulation shows Discovery's final flight -- into D.C. (video)Next week, the Space Shuttle Discovery will take to the air for the last time, aboard NASA's special 747. But why wait to see the combo soar above Washington when you can watch this video?
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YouTube returns to rock out in Coachella this weekendLike last year, YouTube will live-stream the giant music festival. You can choose from three channels, and (probably) see the headliners, all without bathroom lines.
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Stuxnet delivered to Iranian nuclear plant on thumb driveCiting U.S. intelligence sources, ISSSource says an infected memory stick was used to hit the facility with the worm that severely damaged Iran's nuclear program.
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'Cool' gadgets shine at StanfordAt the Cool Product Expo, entrepreneurs show off everything from electric cars to personalized 3D printers to a scent production machine.
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'Texts from Hillary' calls it quitsThe hit Tumblr got Hillary Clinton to make a submission. But now the site has become too much, and its creators said today that they're pulling the plug on the project.