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• Fake Antivirus Peddlers Helped by Microsoft, IRS Scammers are back two weeks after the FTC shut down two major fake antivirus software sellers.
• Thank You, Porn! 12 Ways the Sex Trade Has Changed the Web The sex industry is behind many innovations that today's Netizens can't live without, as well as some nasty bits we wish had never existed.
• Internet Black Market Thrives The online underground economy is booming, and the cybercrooks can't do it without you, Symantec warns.
• Malware is Getting Smarter, CA Warns Volume and sophistication of online attacks are increasing, CA researchers say.
• How Spyware Nearly Sent a Teacher to Prison Julie Amero speaks out about the case she settled last week and the charges involving spyware, misunderstandings about computer security, and help from geeks.
• Maintain Online Tool Stability Reduce crashes and lost work when using online apps.
• A Parent's Guide to Safe, Simple Kid-Friendly E-Mail The Internet can be a dangerous place for children, but it's an increasingly necessary evil. Here's how to set up e-mail for your young'uns while maintaining parental control.
• Does Child Porn Fight Threaten Privacy? Analysis: Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's battle against child pornography raises issues of industry ties and civil rights.
• How to Save Yourself From Your Kids Online Surveying the landscape of products and services that keep kid safe online.
• Filter Unwanted Web Sites with ScrubIT Free service keeps the Web's seedy underbelly off your PCs, no software required.
• Facebook Tests Icon to Identify Predators, Porn Deal stems from May agreement between Facebook, 49 states to better protect children.
• Review: NetTrekker Wouldn't it be great if someone took the time to vet the informational Web sites children are likely to use?
• Parents Can Control Kids' T-Mobile Use T-Mobile becomes the latest carrier to allow parents to set limits on calls, text messages, and downloads for their children.
• Surprise! Kids Chat Online About Sex A British survey shows children explore adult sites, discuss sexual issues online.
• Take Control of Your Online Image Make sure that your online networking efforts and your overall Web presence are working for -- not against -- you.