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Top 10 articles: Facebook annoys activists, HTML5 to replace Windows apps, and Mac crimeware

by Madeline Bennett

06 May 2011

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Our most popular article this week was the news that Facebook had deleted the user accounts of various anti-cuts and anti-tuition fees groups. Some felt that the action, which took place on 29 April, had been deliberately timed to prevent protests being arranged to spoil the Royal Wedding.

However, the day went ahead without a hitch and just as likely is that Facebook was using the tried and tested trick of burying bad news, knowing that all eyes would be on Kate and Wills (and didn't she just look lovely?).

Also popular was our interview with Microsoft's Paul Cotton, who also co-chairs the W3C HTML5 working group. Cotton told V3.co.uk that HTML5 could soon allow any kind of application to run inside a browser, enabling developers to build software that runs across virtually any platform.

And it looks like Mac users might finally have had their day when it comes to security smugness over their Windows PC counterparts. Danish firm CSIS Security Group warned Apple fans to expect an avalanche of attacks after discovering the first Mac OS X crimeware kit being traded on underground forums.

facebookFacebook sparks activist anger after removing profiles
Political protest groups not notified in advance of breaching site's terms and conditions

 

 

 

html5-logo-256HTML5 code could replace Windows applications
Developers will be able to build cross-platform apps that match native Windows apps

 

 

 

Apple iMac all-in-one computersMac OS X crimeware kit found on underground forums
Experts warn Mac users to brace for rise in information-stealing attacks

 

 

 

acer-iconia-tab-w500-tabletAcer Iconia Tab W500 review
Hybrid Windows 7 tablet/laptop fails to deliver despite impressive specs

 

 

 

Anonymous hacking group logoAnonymous set to target Iranian sites with denial-of-service attacks on 1 May
Hacktivist group reveals OpIran campaign

 

 

 

Ubuntu logoCanonical releases Natty Narwhal Ubuntu 11.04 with OpenStack cloud support
Company adds Unity user interface and application support

 

 

 

Paul Cotton of Microsoft and the W3CHTML5 web apps to replace native applications
Microsoft's Paul Cotton explains how new HTML5 features will enable any application to run inside the browser

 

 

 

Skype logoFacebook or Google may buy Skype
Rumours circle that web firms are in discussions to buy or enter into joint venture with VoIP player

 

 

 

Motorola Atrix in multimedia dockMotorola Atrix review
A dual-core Android handset that can become a laptop via an optional dock

 

 

 

Pakistan flagPakistani man accidentally tweets Osama Bin Laden raid
Programmer from Abbottabad was on Twitter when US helicopters launched attack

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