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PC users lose $10m to fake computer virus scam
Tens of thousands believed tricked by calls from bogus Microsoft technicians.

Spyware bid to steal data 'possible but not plausible'
Israeli spies planting software into the police national computer network with a USB stick to steal secret files is possible.

Google teleports into social networking
Initial reactions suggest the search giant has failed in its attempt to produce a service to rival Facebook, writes John Naughton.

Small hits just as good as big ones
Start-up tech firms need to repeat modest successes, says US Icehouse visitor.

Many companies in dark over cloud computing
A chunk of the country's business community is in the dark about cloud computing and many firms which do know about it have not moved on to the platform, research shows.

Success: Software helps business stay in touch
Whether it's text, email or social media, Datasquirt's specialty is managing communications.

OSX Lion - the goods. And the bads.
You'd think imitation was the sincerest form of flattery, except for all the patent suits bouncing around, boosting lawyers wages if nothing else.

Kiwi IT man sells up dream property to help rebuild Japan
A New Zealand IT entrepreneur is selling up a beachfront dream home to help rebuild Japanese business.

<i>Chris Barton</i>: Pirates may help lawmakers see the treasure
Copyright debate shows politicians have no idea what the internet really is.