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Equifax Awarded $7m IRS Fraud Prevention Contract
Equifax Awarded $7m IRS Fraud Prevention Contract
Equifax Awarded $7m IRS Fraud Prevention Contract. Breached firm tasked with protecting US taxpayers
Oct. 4, 2017
Accenture: Utility Grids Brace for Cyberattacks—with Poor Defenses
Accenture: Utility Grids Brace for Cyberattacks—with Poor Defenses
Most utilities expect an attack soon but smart-grid initiatives bring up even bigger fears.
Oct. 4, 2017
#Infosec17 Key Hiring Skills Include Problem Solving
#Infosec17 Key Hiring Skills Include Problem Solving
Reaching out to a new generation of cybersecurity professionals is as important as retaining what you have.
Oct. 4, 2017
Facebook will use facial recognition to unlock your account
Facebook will use facial recognition to unlock your account
Facebook is known for tracking users even when they log off from the site; the social media giant also faces criticism over its tactics to collect user data.
Oct. 4, 2017
Unity 2017.2 brings Autodesk integration into the fold
Unity 2017.2 brings Autodesk integration into the fold
A collaboration between Unity and Autodesk means that game devs and artists using tools from both companies should have an easier time in the future.
Oct. 4, 2017
Free-to-play Fortnite: Battle Royale saw 7M players its first week
Free-to-play Fortnite: Battle Royale saw 7M players its first week
Epic Games says that its PUBG-like Fortnite: Battle Royale has passed 7 million players at the close of its first week out in the world.
Oct. 4, 2017
Fortnite: Battle Royale prompted engine-wide Unreal improvements
Fortnite: Battle Royale prompted engine-wide Unreal improvements
Epic Games, the creator of both Fortnite and the Unreal Engine, says that developing the game’s recent battle royale mode led to a number of optimizations headed to the next few Unreal updates.
Oct. 4, 2017
343 Industries created a Halo VR experience for Windows Mixed Reality
343 Industries created a Halo VR experience for Windows Mixed Reality
Microsoft is kicking off the Windows Mixed Reality headset launch with a short VR experience steeped in the lore of the Halo games.
Oct. 4, 2017
We're chatting with the developer of Jettomero at 3PM EDT
We're chatting with the developer of Jettomero at 3PM EDT
We're talking to the developer of Jettomero: Hero of the Universe today at 3PM EDT.
Oct. 4, 2017
How a single developer brought the giant robot game Jettomero to life
How a single developer brought the giant robot game Jettomero to life
We chatted with the solo developer of the clumsy giant robot game Jettomero: Hero of the Universe.
Oct. 4, 2017
Getting the message right in Another Lost Phone
Getting the message right in Another Lost Phone
"As developers we know what we want to talk about, but it takes asking people how they felt after playing and why. That’s the only way to get this right."
Oct. 4, 2017
Get a job: Gearbox Software is hiring a Level Designer
Get a job: Gearbox Software is hiring a Level Designer
Gearbox is looking for a Level Designer to develop singleplayer and co-op levels, prototype and integrate moment-to-moment gameplay, and mentor junior design staff as a member of its Texas-based team.
Oct. 4, 2017