Malware And Hacking Forum Darkode Is Shut Down; Dozens Arrested
Those indicted include an accused administrator who created a large network of hacked computers that stole private data "on approximately 200,000,000 occasions."
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On College Campuses, Suicide Intervention Via Anonymous App
Yik Yak, which allows users to post anonymously, is infamous for bullying and sexist posts. But it has also become a space for college students to post suicidal thoughts and get reassuring responses.
Legal Name Change? Facebook Still Won't Let You Be Maj. Major Major Major
The social media titan has been cracking down on names it perceives to be fake, even if they no longer are — as Jemmaroid Von Laalaa recently discovered.
An App To Stop Cyberbullying
The suicide of a 15-year-old who had been bullied online and off inspired Todd Schobel to create STOPit. Schools across the country have adopted the app to anonymously report and stop cyberbullying.
3 Rights Equal A Left: Mapping Safer Routes In New York City
It turns out that turning left at intersections is dangerous. So, two New York City councilmen have asked Google to map routes that cut down on left turns in the Big Apple.
Now In Theaters, Video Game Tournaments On The Really Big Screen
Gaming is moving beyond the living room and into movie theaters, with promoters hoping to expand big-screen play nationwide. For participants, it's a chance to socialize while doing what they love.
The #BlackLivesMatter Movement: Marches And Tweets For Healing
Black Lives Matter has become a leading force in protests against alleged police abuse of African-Americans. Michel Martin learns more about the movement from one of its founders Patrisse Cullors.
Ellen Pao Out As Reddit CEO
Pao has been at the center of a controversy following the still-unexplained dismissal of a popular figure in the site's r/IAmA section. She is being replaced by Steve Huffman, the site's original CEO.
Chicago's 'Cloud Tax' Raises The Cost Of Streaming Videos
Chicago is taxing services such as Netflix and Spotify. Some residents wonder if a tax on other Internet services will follow, and others worry the levy will scare away businesses.
Now At The Top Of Japan's Mount Fuji: Free Wi-Fi
Climbers who conquer Japan's tallest mountain will now be able to upload their achievement online immediately. Mount Fuji is getting eight hotspots with free Wi-Fi.