Meet the vigilante who hacks jihadists
“You are hosting fajer.info… which provides material support (inc mobile apps) to #ISIS terrorists,” he warned, identifying a specific computer server. At 9:19 p.m., Jester followed up with his signature…
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President’s committee says software alone can’t replace spying on everyone
However, the committee concluded, for the government to know everything, it has to collect everything. The committee suggested putting automatic controls that limit who can access the data collected by…
Swiss companies and currency brokers bleed after franc bombshell
The franc soared by as much as 30% at one point, before settling later in the day at around parity to the euro, still up 20%. It slipped back a…
Charlie Hebdo co-founder: Prophet cartoons went too far
The magazine’s so-called “survivors’ issue,” published Wednesday, expressed appreciation for the outpouring of public support after the January 7 attack. The support continues, with sellouts at newsstands across Paris on…
Hugo Barra: New Xiaomi phone shows we’re not copycats
Related: Xiaomi’s new phone wants to be an iPhone killer But Barra, a former Google executive, said critics should take note of Xiaomi’s new designs, including the use of curved…
In year of ‘Selma,’ critics blast Oscars for all-white Best Actor field
Backlash from fans and critics was fervent. “It’s a movie about blacks being shut out of society. … And now we’re shut out of Hollywood,” Al Sharpton told the New…
Hacked news companies tweet Chinese fired on U.S. warship
The stock markets were unmoved by the fake news reports. – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights…
Oil tycoon lost $9.3 billion in six months
According to a regulatory filing registered this week with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Hamm pledged about $2.4 billion worth of shares in Continental. – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain…
Papa John’s gun-carrying worker keeps her job
Papa John’s called the shooting “a tragic event,” and said that the safety of its employees is a top priority. However, the company said its policy “prohibits employees from utilizing…
India cuts key interest rate in surprise move
Related: Why India has the cheapest flights on Earth India’s economy has sputtered in recent quarters, despite efforts by the new government to build a consensus around economic reforms. –…
Mortgages are cheap. Time to refinance
Rates are dropping because of low inflation, a strong U.S. dollar and lackluster housing demand over the holidays, Swonk says. Related: FHA to lower cost of mortgage insurance – Chicago…
19,000 French websites under attack
For perspective, major websites all over the world are constantly under attack by hackers seeking to take them down or break in to steal sensitive information, such as credit card…
Most Americans feel they are falling behind
Even though the unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level since mid-2008, Americans are still finding it challenging to land a job. That’s particularly true among those age 50…
China growth expected to miss government target
China continues to face a number of long-standing risks, such as ballooning government and corporate debt and a weak property sector. – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the…
Holiday hangover: Best Buy dives 15%
Related: Target shuts down in Canada Fleeting holiday cheer: Some investors are hopping off that treadmill. Best Buy’s shares plummeted 15% Thursday morning, knocking them into the red for the…
Will Bitcoin ever rebound?
But is it fair to focus on Bitcoin’s price as a measure of failure or success? This is a currency after all. Related: Bitcoin was one of the tech failures…
Marriott: You win, we won’t block Wi-Fi
Still, the firestorm never let up, and Marriott retracted its request on Wednesday. Marriott said it “will continue to look to the FCC to clarify appropriate security measures network operators…
Notre Dame pays record low interest rate for $400 million bond
Notre Dame’s football team had a disappointing seasonafter a 6-0 start, it stumbled to lose five of its last six regular season games. Related: Wildly popular college football about to…
Tom Hanks: ‘Community college made me what I am’
“I’m guessing the new Congress will squawk at the $60 billion price tag, but I hope the idea sticks, because more veterans, from Iraq and Afghanistan this time, as well…
Why the new Cold War matters
Related: Russia is buying weapons – a lot of them So too is cutting off ties, refusing to engage, reaching for sticks and forgetting the carrots, and writing into law…
Davos just got a whole lot more expensive
On top of that, companies have to pay $20,000 per executive for a ticket. Then there are other essentials, such as bed and breakfast, not to mention wining and dining….
Target shuts down in Canada
Target is seeking a court’s approval to set aside 70 million Canadian dollars, or $59 million, to cover the cost of providing 16-weeks of compensation and benefits for affected employees….
U.S. airlines eager to fly to Cuba
Related: The promise for American businesses if Cuba sanctions are lifted – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All…
Texas: The boom-and-bust oil capital of America
Walker, now co-owner of oilfield services company Frontier Services, learned to keep cash on hand and avoid loading up on debt to pay for equipment. “I may have to get…
Sleepy Switzerland jolts currency markets
The ECB is widely expected to announce stimulus measures on January 22. That will flood the market with euros, making it difficult for the Swiss to defend a fixed exchange…
Forget actors — LA is full of wannabe Mark Zuckerbergs
“What it was like to start my company in ’98 compared to now, it’s night and day,” said Gil Elbaz, an entrepreneur and investor. “Even in the last five years,…
Caesars unit files for bankruptcy
In its 2013 annual report the group said the extent of its debt problems would require the company to “ultimately seek a restructuring, amendment, or refinancing of our debt.” –…
States where taxes hit the poor hardest
“No-income-tax states like Washington, Texas and Florida do, in fact, have average-to-low taxes overall. However, they are far from ‘low-tax’ for poor families,” the report notes. In Illinois, there is…
IRS will do fewer tax audits this year
Related: 10 audit red flags The commissioner’s big concern: fewer audits will mean the agency will collect less of the money owed. He estimated that the IRS has been unable…
Despite condemnations, brisk sales for Charlie Hebdo
Related: Charlie Hebdo sells for hundreds of dollars on eBay The cover of this week’s issue, a depiction of a tearful Prophet Mohammed holding a “Je Suis Charlie” sign, has…