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Top 4 Most Devastating Twitter Feed Hacks

As Twitter becomes an increasingly important source of information, hackers are turning it into a playground. Check out some of the biggest Twitter hacks and their consequences.

INFOGRAPHIC: 1984 in 2013: Privacy and the Internet

In 2013, it's companies, advertisers and online service providers who are most keen on learning more about us, not so much so that they can control our every move, but so that they can sell us more stuff.

Can DNS Be Considered Secure?

DNS must run smoothly so that the Internet may continue to function correctly. Learn more about how it works - and when it doesn't - here.

The Pioneers of the World Wide Web

The concept of a web of information navigated via links predates the World Wide Web. Learn about some of the conceptual pioneers behind the modern Web.

INFOGRAPHIC: Facebook's Changing Privacy Policy

Check out some of the risks Facebook is taking with your personal data - and some of the key mistakes they've made so far in handling it.

RSS After the Death of Google Reader

Google's RSS is gone, which leaves a very big hole for another service to take its place.

Will Bitcoin Win the Race to Become an International Currency?

In an age where banks are not looking as trustworthy, many are wondering if Bitcoin can take their place.

INFOGRAPHIC: How 2,405,518,376 Internet Users Changed the World

There are now more than 2 billion people online building new communities and sharing information. And the bigger this group gets, the more change they can create.

INFOGRAPHIC: How Hackers Get Your Data

Find out how hackers crack weak passwords, and what you can do to protect yourself.

Trans-Atlantic Cable: The Real Infrastructure of the Internet

Trans-Atlantic cable is nothing new, but it may just be the next wave in a move to increase connectivity and transmission speed worldwide.

Freedom of Speech on the Internet? It's Complicated

The Internet crosses international and legal boundaries, which makes determining what's allowed difficult.

INFOGRAPHIC: The Psychology of an Internet Troll

This infographic examines some of the online communication factors that can facilitate trolling and how users can tone down some of their own trollish behavior.

An Introduction to HTTP Cookies

The creation of the cookie has vastly changed the way that we use the Internet. Find out how it emerged and why some people just want it to go away.

In the Wake of Aaron Swartz, New Awareness Over Internet Rights

Aaron Swartz's death shined a spotlight on the overall questions concerning the use and value of data, and the public's rights when it comes to that data.

Crowdsourcing: What It Is, Why It Works and Why It Isn't Going Away

We take an in-depth look at what crowdsourcing is, how it works and why it isn't going away anytime soon.

INFOGRAPHIC: A Peek Behind the Website Paywall Trend

While it seems to go against the roots of the Internet as a free space, paywalls are becoming increasingly popular with news publishers attempting to shore up flagging print revenues.

Are Social Media Algorithms Getting Out of Hand?

Social algorithms are cold, scientific, data-driven measurements, but that doesn't stop us from using them in all kinds of artful ways.

Hurricane Sandy: Why I Spent It at Barnes and Noble

As recently as five years ago, hurricanes would have kept us in our homes. But times have changed. Find out why writer John McMullen sought out a local Barnes & Noble to weather the storm.

INFOGRAPHIC: Young Professionals Want Internet Access More Than Money?

A global survey released by Cisco in 2011 revealed that one in three respondents rated Internet access as important as air, food, shelter and water.

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