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Nine Things You Can Do To Protect Yourself From Hackers

Surfing the internet comes with its own hazards. Hackers could steal your identity, empty your bank account or put malicious code in your computer. With the increase of smartphones coming on the market the criminal element of the internet is having a field day. There are nine things you can do to make their lives a bit harder and your device secure. BGR reports: Looking at the state of internet security, Norton Security makers Symantec released a detailed report that takes an in-depth look at our current digital life.

Pakistan Approves Draconian Cybercrime Bill

Pakistan’s National Assembly (NA) has approved a draconian cybercrime bill named “Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill 2015” that will make it illegal for anybody to criticize the government on social media.  The controversial bill punishes those “sending text messages without notifying the receiver” or “criticizing government actions on social media.” The proposed bill would criminalize internet activity, stifle its growth and damage the economy while inducing an atmosphere of fear. Adios internet. Hello intranet.

Scientists Warn Human Cloning Will Lead To Black Market Terror

Advancements in human cloning will lead to a scary black market problem, leading scientists warn. According to a report in the UK Express: While it remains illegal in most countries, including the UK, scientists have reached a point where they are able to clone human embryos on a grand scale. However, it is legal for scientists to follow certain therapeutic cloning procedures, if the sole purpose of it is to study cells.

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