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Internet Governance

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I attended the Internet governance panel this morning (lest you think that Davos is all play and no work). Botnets (infected PCs under the control of bad guys) represent over 10% of the PCs connected to the Internet. Microsoft Vista illegal copies are already for sale in China, in spite of Microsoft's efforts.

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10 Emerging Trends in Online Communications and Fundraising to Watch in 2018

Nonprofit Tech for Good

As personal computers, smartphones, and the Internet of Things evolve, so must your nonprofit. The Internet of Things. By the year 2020, over 50 billion things – cars, appliances, roads – will be connected to the Internet of Things. Mass adoption of giving through the Internet of Things will likely take 5-10 years.

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A View of the Cloud from Brazil

Tech Soup

Brazil is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, but the cost of broadband Internet is hobbling cloud adoption in the region. Its mission is to offer products and services that help telecenters become self-sustainable while providing low-cost public access to computers and the Internet. is four times higher than in Brazil.

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Beijing 2008 Olympics Potential Catalyst for Human Rights

Have Fun - Do Good

According to their site: "The International Olympic Committee (IOC) awarded Beijing the 2008 Olympic Games in 2001, disregarding international criticism of China's human rights record. Both the IOC and the Chinese have argued that the Games will "improve human rights in China" and therefore Tibet.

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Influence | Forum One: Internet Strategy, Social Media, User Experience and Web Site Development

Forum One

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

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Mobile for Good: iOS Threats, Creepy Cookies, and Some Good News

Tech Soup

WireLurker was only isolated to users in China. " Privacy experts warn that these supercookies could be abused by advertisers, governments, and hackers. When downloaded, it would install malicious apps on the iOS device. When it was directly connected to a Mac, WireLurker could spread the malice to it as well. " Phew!

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Mobile for Good: iOS Threats, Creepy Cookies, and Some Good News

Tech Soup

WireLurker was only isolated to users in China. " Privacy experts warn that these supercookies could be abused by advertisers, governments, and hackers. When downloaded, it would install malicious apps on the iOS device. When it was directly connected to a Mac, WireLurker could spread the malice to it as well. " Phew!

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