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Cyber Crime: Russia’s Underground Economy 101; Digital Trends Terms and Conditions

Bennet discusses cyber crime in Russia with Rik Ferguson, the Director of Security Research and Communication at Trend Micro. Trend Micro has released a report providing an overview of the cyber crime services and prices offered by the Russian underground revealing a vibrant community of never-do-wells offering every conceivable service at dirt-cheap prices.

Also, Andrew Couts writes a Terms and Conditions column critiquing one-sided terms and conditions for Digital Trends and he discusses some of the more controversial provisions so we can avoid South Park Syndrome.

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Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change

Bennet talks to the principal drafter of the report entitled Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change, Peder Magee. They discuss the details of the online privacy and personal data mining report that the Federal Trade Commission, to provide best practices and recommendations for government and technology leaders alike.

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Fear of Twittering in Egypt and the State of the Net

Bennet discusses Fear of Twittering in Egypt with Jillian York, project coordinator of the OpenNet Initiative for the Berkman Center for the Internet and Society, about the latest developments in Egypt and Tunisia and the role of the Internet in the groundswell in both movements.

Plus, David Belson, Director of Marketing Intelligence at Akamai Technologies, discusses Akamais latest State of the Internet Report.

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