NCS 10/26/11

Published: Oct. 26, 2011, 8 p.m.

b'The government is stepping up its efforts to stop hackers.\\xa0 The National Security Agency now provides Wall Street banks with intelligence on foreign hackers.\\xa0 Some experts believe that is a sign of growing U.S. fears of financial sabotage.\\n Is your privacy at risk?\\xa0 According to privacy watchdogs, it may be in danger if you use Facebook.\\xa0 Ireland\\u2019s Data Protection Commissioner began an onsite investigation following accusations that the company is creating extensive \\u201cshadow profiles\\u201d of non-users.\\n Apple is going to battle with a German family caf\\xe9 over a cutout silhouette and a leaf.\\xa0 The caf\\xe9 owners say they named their restaurant to what translates to apple baby after a nearby apple orchard.\\xa0 Christin Romer says she commissioned a logo, which turned out to be a red apple that looked a lot like the tech giants logo.\\n Also check out the job of the day!'