Philippine hacker publishes president's 'personal mobile numbers'
A Philippine hacker has posted online what he claimed to be the president's personal mobile telephone numbers, with Benigno Aquino's spokesman Saturday denouncing the act as "cyber vandalism".
New Kanye West album leaks, creating online buzz
Kanye West's new album "Yeezus" leaked online Friday, four days before its official release, but the US rapper appeared unconcerned as the Internet went crazy over his latest record.
Facebook reveals details of US data requests
Facebook revealed Friday it received between 9,000 and 10,000 requests for user data from US authorities in the second half of last year, as it seeks to shield itself from a growing scandal.
US leaker Snowden under criminal investigation
The United States has launched a criminal investigation and is taking "all necessary steps" to prosecute Edward Snowden for exposing secret US surveillance programs.
Video game hacks straight into US surveillance storm
A video game with a protagonist who controls the world around him by hacking into systems is generating growing buzz, for its eerie parallels with the current storm about US surveillance.
US intel leak sparks fierce Internet freedom debate
A fierce debate about Internet privacy and the limits of US executive power erupted on Tuesday, in a victory for the young intelligence technician at the center of a global leak storm.
Smartphone life shakes up website world
Internet giants from Google and Facebook to Yahoo and Zynga are scrambling to adapt to an online world where people reach for smartphones or tablets instead of traditional computers.
Google, Facebook condemn online spying
Google chief Larry Page and Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg condemned online spying Friday and called for governments to be more revealing about snooping on the Internet.
Internet titans deny opening doors to US spies
Apple, Facebook and other Internet titans denied Thursday opening doors for US intelligence agencies to mine data from their servers.
Web 'blackout' in Singapore to protest new online rules
Over 130 Singaporean bloggers blacked out their homepages Thursday to protest new licencing rules for news websites they say will muzzle freedom of expression.
US moves help Iranians get on line but hit economy
The US is making it easier for information-hungry Iranians to get on the Internet and use social media, but has also slapped new sanctions on the economy that could make their lives more painful.
Online, at a price: Cubans get public Internet spots
Cubans barred from logging onto the Internet at home on Tuesday flocked to newly opened public access spots to surf an uncensored World Wide Web -- if they could afford the high prices.
One-third of US marriages start online: study
More than one third of US marriages begin with online dating, and those couples may be slightly happier than couples who meet through other means.
Google interns meet their Hollywood counterparts
Google interns got an early look at a Hollywood take on their world and chatted with celebrities who play them on screen in 'The Internship' film set for release next week.
All governments hack secret data: Huawei
Using the Internet to spy and steal sensitive data is standard practice by all countries, according to the security chief of controversial Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.
China Nile relic vandal hunted down: report
A Chinese tourist who defaced an ancient Egyptian monument was hunted down by Internet users who prompted his parents to apologise.
Google eyes emerging markets networks: report
Google has become deeply involved in a series of projects to build and operate wireless networks in emerging markets including sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.
Twitter tightens security after high-profile breaches
Twitter said Wednesday it was stepping up security measures for the popular messaging service following a series of high-profile breaches by hackers hitting media organizations and others.
Kazakhstan should close Internet access gap between cities and villages: EBRD
EBRD believes that Kazakhstan needs to develop specialized infrastructure, in particular, the one for access to broadband Internet.
Yahoo! vows not to ruin Tumblr after $1.1 bn takeover
Marissa Mayer has made her boldest move to date as chief of Yahoo! with the billion-dollar purchase of Tumblr, a popular blogging platform she vowed not to ruin after protests from youthful users.