Thousands of Trendnet security camera webfeeds have been breached and shared on the internet, including live video from children's rooms.
Hackers demanded money in return for keeping stolen source code a secret, security firm Symantec says.
The search giant hosts meetings to find technological answers to the "world's greatest problems".
The data-crunching site unveils a premium service that allows users to upload data, photos and sounds for analysis.
The Brazilian government files a lawsuit against Twitter, demanding it block material that helps motorists evade drink-driving traps.