Stories for January 5th 2011

Wednesday, January 5th 2011 - 09:17 UTC
The hidden risks of social media

Europol’s new iOCTA* report examines how EU citizens are risking their personal identities, privacy and computer data through the use of social media tools which are increasingly a target for cybercriminal activity.
Wednesday, January 5th 2011 - 09:09 UTC
Brazil and Chile Battle Rising Currencies

Brazil on Tuesday threatened tougher capital controls and other measures to keep its currency from rising against the dollar, a day after Chile's central bank unveiled its own $12 billion plan to buy greenbacks.
Wednesday, January 5th 2011 - 08:55 UTC
New agreement between LAN and Jetstar

Chile's LAN has announced an agreement with the Australian budget airline, Jetstar, owned by Quantas airways.
Wednesday, January 5th 2011 - 08:34 UTC
A Latin American View: Not Heard At The G-20

International economic coordination is as necessary as it is elusive. During the global financial crisis, the G-20 became the primary forum to agree on basic principles in areas such as the fiscal-policy response and the role of the International Monetary Fund.
Wednesday, January 5th 2011 - 00:30 UTC
Argentina: Installation of onboard video cameras begin

The Fisheries Secretariat of the Nation has reported that an Integrated Control System has come into force, which involves the installation of video cameras on board the Argentine fishing fleet.

The hidden risks of social media