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Counterfeit crimes: Feds shut 150 websites for selling knockoffs

WHAT: A Department of Justice task force celebrated the blockbuster Cyber Monday online shopping day by announcing the seizure of 150 websites accused of selling counterfeit goods.HOW: Most of the seized websites were based in China, and some of the counterfeit goods they allegedly sold included Puma sports sneakers, NFL pro football team jerseys and Ugg boots. Read More

Smear politics for 2012 campaign go viral with fake websites

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WHAT: Anonymous 2012 campaign smear websites are already infesting the Internet and proving to be a cheaper, easier and faster-spreading alternative to traditional forms of dirty political tactics.HOW: Critics of President George W. Bush once manipulated Google search results so “miserable failure” led to his official White House page. A phony site for New York GOP House candidate Jane Corwin said, “Together we can make delicious soup from the bones of the poor.” Read More
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