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Freedom of speech is just as important online as it is offline and the Twitter account has proved itself in the past to be a major output of that. In fact a search of Twitter revolution will turn up the 2009 Moldova civil unrest, 2010 Iranian election protests, 2011 Tunisian revolution and the Egyptian Revolution of 2011; for better or worse disenfranchised people use multiple Twitter accounts to speak out against perceived injustices. The platform is easily accessible and has the potential to reach millions of people worldwide in an instant. Now there’s a catch; when you want to make a new account on Twitter, a verified location is required of the user and their tweets could be censored depending on the laws of that location. This might put hosted exchange services in an awkward position if two users are from separate countries. However this snag is a mere inconvenience since there is a work around to the new policy and it’s handed to us on a platter by Twitter themselves.

Recently a war occurred on the high seas that is the internet, pirates versus congress and it seems in case of SOPA the pirates won. That isn’t as bad as it sounds since a lot of our internet security and freedom lies within the treacherous waters the pirates navigate. Sharing a video on Facebook, quoting a poem on Twitter or even posting a picture on Tumblr; all these example fall closer to piracy than not. SOPA would’ve severely limited freedom of expression on the internet with its sweeping laws that do not differentiate between true piracy and simple media sharing. The punishment that would’ve been passed in the name of internet security and protection would’ve been comparable and, in some cases, worse than murder; the owner of Megaupload was sentenced to 50 years in prison at the same time a murderer was sentenced to 20 years.

Today’s online world has become a bed of interlinking and self-replicating viruses that, if not stopped, can completely wipe your business files out, crash your computer and, in some extreme cases, bring companies to their knees for, several weeks. An excellent computer antivirus is the prevention that is much better than cure in this instance. In cases like this, you really shouldn’t go for anything but the best because the cure can end up costing your company twice as much as fixing machines.

With everything moving to digital we find that most of our information is stored on computers and computer devices, which is why backup services are in such high demand. The possibility of these devices malfunctioning and losing all of the information stored on them, or losing the data due to fire, theft and human stupidity is very real. This is why it is a good idea to have the data backed up elsewhere, which can be done through remote backup services.

The use of forex trading software makes it considerably easier for traders to turn a profit from the forex markets. It also enables traders to continue their trading activity 24 hours a day. There are two basic types of forex trading software and which one you use will depend on which system you prefer.

The forex trading market is fascinating place that provides traders with the opportunity of making incredible gains, but it comes with its own risks. By using credible forex software you can minimise the risks associated with trading. However, with the many different versions of software available it can be difficult to choose the best product for your needs. It is essential that you read reviews and thoroughly investigate the various forex software products to ensure that you choose a suitable programme.

With all the news about the West African Cable Systems that will supposedly increase capacity and will be available from early next year, one wonders about the future of satellite communications. Already many people are dismissing satellite communication systems as relics of the past, but experts suggest they rethink this because satellites are here to stay.

The very recent attack on the PSN store is well documented, a long tale of depict and unapologetic behavior from the side of Sony. Over two weeks ago, the PSN store was utterly and totally ripped apart and one-hundred million PSN ID’s were stolen; many with credit card details attached to them. How did Sony respond? It cut off the online services without even thinking twice. Here is one of the world’s largest and most powerful digital giants and they were unable to handle the attack of a few skinny teenagers.

Businesses across the world are now being warned to keep a steady eye on their data security as social networking is playing a part in the unlawful removal of personal data. In a new data security report, the increased use of social media and mobile devices has led to unwanted thefts which are hard to track down. The 16^th Internet Threat Report which is published by the one of leaders in the anti-virus game – namely Symantec, has stated that the main threat is the attacks which target highly specific companies or a group of individuals within an organization. They have discovered that mobile threats take up a large proportion of these attacks.