Reuters: Internet News

Websites of exchanges Nasdaq, BATS hit in online attack

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:20:57 -0500

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Websites of exchange operators Nasdaq and BATS have been attacked by hackers over the last 24 hours, causing ongoing disruptions for those trying to use the sites, spokespersons for the companies said on Tuesday.

Experts say Iran has "neutralized" Stuxnet virus

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:12:59 -0500

(Reuters) - Iranian engineers have succeeded in neutralizing and purging the computer virus known as Stuxnet from their country's nuclear machinery, European and U.S. officials and private experts have told Reuters.

Zynga user growth slows, shares fall

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:56:51 -0500

(Reuters) - Zynga Inc failed to boost the ranks of its online players compared to the earlier quarter, fanning worries that it will have to rely on new games and other ways to squeeze more revenue out of its users.

BlackBerry faces new challenge from U.S. agency

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:38:01 -0500

TORONTO (Reuters) - In another blow for beleaguered BlackBerry maker Research In Motion, the U.S. federal government's main procurement agency is issuing iPhones and Android-based devices to some of its 17,000 workers.

Yahoo-Alibaba talks at an impasse: sources

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:15:30 -0500

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Talks between Yahoo Inc and China's Alibaba over the U.S. Internet giant's Asian assets have hit an impasse, throwing their plans for a $17 billion tax-free asset swap into question, according to sources briefed on the situation.

Senators launch new push for cybersecurity bill

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:07:15 -0500

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Leading senators introduced a cybersecurity bill on Tuesday aimed at safeguarding the nation's water and power systems, which experts have warned often only have the most rudimentary protections against hackers.

Caesars CEO cites online gaming opportunity

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:42:48 -0500

BOSTON (Reuters) - Caesars Entertainment Corp stands to benefit from the rise of social media gaming, Chief Executive Gary Loveman said in a speech on Tuesday.

Philips investigates possible cyber security breach

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:27:00 -0500

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Philips Electronics said it shut down one of its servers on Monday because of a possible cyber attack and that it was investigating the nature and extent of the information that might have been accessed.

Google gets U.S., EU nod to buy Motorola Mobility

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:39:59 -0500

WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - U.S. and European regulators approved Google Inc's $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc and said they would keep a sharp eye on the web search giant to ensure patents critical to the telecommunications industry would be licensed at fair prices.

Internet in Iran severely disrupted as elections loom

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:43:10 -0500

DUBAI (Reuters) - Millions of Iranians have suffered serious disruption recently in accessing email and Internet social networking sites, raising concerns authorities are stepping up censorship of opposition supporters ahead of parliamentary elections next month.