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Web Hackers Targeting Social Networking Sites

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Carlsbad-based Breach Security , a developer of Internet security software, has released the results of a security report, saying that nineteen percent of all online attacks in 2009 so far have been based on social networking sites. web sites to launch their hacking attempts.

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Local.com Reports Traffic Numbers

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Irvine-based Local.com , which operates a network of local business search sites, reported the firm's traffic numbers today, saying that during Q2, it had 63 million monthly unique visitors on its site and network. The firm claimed that the traffic was up 5% from Q1, and up 32% from the similar quarter in 2008.

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Report: Online Search Terms Reflect Financial Turmoil

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According to the report, based on December 2008 search data, there has been a huge increase in online searches for such terms as "coupons", "unemployment", "bankruptcy", and "foreclosure". comScore is a firm that tracks online web traffic and ecommerce. comScore is a firm that tracks online web traffic and ecommerce.

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Internet Brands Sees Quarterly Boost, Buys Three Websites

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Los Angeles-based Internet Brands announced its fourth quarter and fiscal 2008 results, reporting that--despite the recession--the firm saw an increase in its fourth quarter revenues of 8%, or $27.0M The firm also reported it had acquired GrooveJob.com, which it had previously announced back in October. versus $24.9M a year ago.

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ContentNext Up For Sale

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Guardian News & Media , the firm behind web publisher ContentNext , is in discussions with potential buyers about a possible sale, according to a report from the firm's own site, paidContent.

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Breach Security Claims Revenue Gains

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Carlsbad-base Breach Security , which develops web application security appliances, is reporting that the firm saw a 157 percent revenue increase in 2008, year over year. Actual financials were not released by the privately held company, nor were details on profitability.

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Web 2.0 & eHealth

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billion in 2008 to $11.3 The AeA just released its third Competitiveness Series report endorsing eHealth, arguing that it will lower costs and enhance the safety, reliability, convenience, and delivery of healthcare. We’ve already seen how Web 2.0 The market was recently forecasted to grow from $7.5-billion billion in 2013.

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