Anti-SOPA forces have ISP snooping bill in their crosshairs
An Internet outcry forced Rep. Lamar Smith to delay a vote on SOPA. Opponents of Smith's ISP snooping bill are hoping they can repeat the process.

EU officials want Google to suspend privacy policy change
Despite request, Google tells concerned European Union advisers that it will stick to its March 1 date for privacy policy modifications.

Anonymous hacks lawyers for Marine accused of Iraq massacre
In a string of attacks today, members of the digital activist group Anonymous apparently hacked into the Web site of defense lawyers for a U.S. Marine accused of leading a civilian massacre in Iraq, and have reportedly acquired e-mails exchanged by attorneys in the case.

Facebook users polled 'unlike' new Timeline feature
A whopping 70 percent of Facebook users surveyed by SodaHead voted thumbs down on the social network's now mandatory Timeline feature.

Google's response on new privacy policy ticks off congresswoman
At a hearing in the House over the search giant's new privacy policy, subcommittee Chairwoman Mary Bono Mack expresses frustration over what she sees as Google's lack of clarity in answering questions.

Anonymous: We snooped an FBI cybercrime call
Hacktivist group says it recorded a call apparently between U.S. and U.K. law enforcement officials over cybercrime cases and individuals.

Mystery and mayhem surrounding MegaUpload (roundup)
Hackers down government and entertainment Web sites after piracy arrest of people including Kim DotCom connected with the hosting site.

Kelihos botnet makes a comeback
New variants resurrect the malware four months after Microsoft and Kaspersky Lab took down the original, which was capable of sending nearly 4 billion spam e-mails each day.

Feds seize illegal sports-streaming sites
Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, the federal agents announce they have seized and shuttered 307 Web sites that either live-streamed sports or sold fake NFL paraphernalia.

Teen finds bugs in Google, Facebook, Apple, Microsoft code
Bug hunter credited with finding bugs in software from big tech firms is Norwegian teen.