The U.S. government's shutdown of MegaUpload might have seemed like bad news for online file sharing, but it could be a boon for other file sharing sites -- at least those that aren't afraid to keep operating. While some MegaUpload alternatives have suspended operations or restricted U.S. visitors, others are alive and well, and remain confident about staying that way.

The hacker collective known as "Anonymous" has always been controversial. With the massive effort to retaliate for the takedown of file-sharing site MegaUpload.com, though, it may have cross the line from "hacktivist" to common cyber criminal.

In a hastily assembled retaliation against the federal shutdown of MegaUpload.com, hacktivist group Anonymous has allegedly taken down a number of websites--including those of the U.S. Department of Justice, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Good to Know is a Google site that provides an overview on how to keep your personal information safe while online. While Good to Know is was designed with personal Web browsing in mind, you can use the tools Google offers on to help your employees better understand online privacy to protect both themselves and your clients.

For one thing, understanding the business drivers and workforce demands is vital before defining the next-generation desktop roadmap.

Changes in what's displayed in search results announced Tuesday by Google has one prominent privacy advocate ready to file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Facebook users have seven days to clean up their profile before the default Timeline layout goes live.

Carrier IQ has offered reasonable explanations for how and why its tool does what it does--but it is still putting privacy and data at risk.

A leading consumer group claims there is a wide gap of what kinds of protections carriers say they offer and what they really do.

Google is pulling a number of fraudulent apps that dupe users out of money.