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Articles by Roy Mark 

Lawmakers: Spam Bill Is a Turkey

Call them five against the tide of support for the national anti-spam law: federal lawmakers who support tougher state laws.

Anti-Spam Bill Clears Senate

Technical issues force another House vote; Bush still expected to sign bill by end of year.

Bush Likely to Sign Anti-Spam Bill by Jan. 1

No Senate opposition expected for opt-out legislation that pre-empts tougher state laws.

House Passes Federal Anti-Spam Bill

UPDATE: Opt-out legislation pre-empts tougher opt-in state laws and calls for five-year prison sentences for violators.

New Bill For Wireless 411 Privacy

Ahead of the rollout of national 411 for cell phone numbers, lawmakers mull how to help keep customers 'unpublished.'

Cyber Crime Sweep Nets Over 100 Arrests

Federal, local and overseas authorities team up to crack down on online crimes involving fraud, software piracy and fencing stolen goods.

Clock Ticking on Spam, 'Net Access Bills

With House and Senate adjournment dates looming, passage of 2003 tech legislative centerpieces is threatened.

GAO Report Targets IRS Security Weaknesses

Persistent problems place confidential data at risk of hack attacks and inappropriate disclosure.

Homeland Security Cuts Tech Spending 30%

With $1B more than requested, most of surplus to be dedicated for salaries for first responders and passenger, baggage and cargo screeners.

FTC Blocks Pop-Up Spam 'Scam'

Agency obtains restraining order against San Diego firm exploiting vulnerability in Microsoft's Window Messenger.

Microsoft Posts Bounties for Cyber Saboteurs

In collaboration with FBI and Secret Service, Redmond offers $500,000 rewards for instigators of MSBlast and Sobig.