The suit alleges that these practices violated consumer protection and computer laws.

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And if the software is on your computer itself, https-ssl definitely offers no protection.

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While it is possible for malware protection within a computer network to do this work, the best practice is to detect and isolate a problem at the network boundary using a NGFW before it can reach the computer network.

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You probably already know that Sony BMG has started selling at least some CDs that include built-in copy-protection, making it difficult to play the CDs on a computer using any media player other than the one bundled on the CD, and limiting the number of copies you can make.

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With its own copy-protection system, Google joins the ranks of DRM-heavies Apple Computer and Microsoft, which some say hurt consumers and their own profits by not freeing up digital content into a single, standard format.

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Concerned not only about colorizing but the whole cornucopia of changes to existing films that are now possible with computer technology, Hollywood directors have been lobbying Congress for protection of the integrity of their work.

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With its own copy-protection system, Google joins the ranks of DRM-heavies Apple Computer (nasdaq: AAPL - news - people ) and Microsoft (nasdaq: MSFT - news - people ), which some say hurt consumers and their own profits by not freeing up digital content into a single, standard format.

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The other bill would provide antitrust protection for companies within an industry that exchange Y2K computer information with one another.

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Like most home protection systems, Scout offers remote control and monitoring via computer or mobile device, but the big draw here is its aesthetically pleasing equipment and simplified installation process.

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