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Malware attackers leave behind digital clues
Malware attackers leave behind digital clues
Just as the science of fingerprints, DNA, and fiber analysis have become invaluable in criminal forensics, connecting the dots of an advanced cyber-attack can help identify even the most sophisticated threat actors – if researchers know what to look for.
June 27, 2013
Vormetric receives $15 million cash infusion from investors
Vormetric receives $15 million cash infusion from investors
A group of investors led by venture capital firm Split Rock Partners has provided $15 million in new funding to Vormetric, the San Jose-based firm that specializes in security and encryption services for virtual, cloud-based and physical environments.
June 27, 2013
OpenStack at Cisco Live in Orlando
OpenStack at Cisco Live in Orlando
As part of the Cisco Open Network Environment approach, there’s a lot of news coming out of Orlando from this year’s Cisco Live US event, and a lot of it
June 27, 2013
Expiring Albert: Recycling User IDs and the Impact on Privacy
Expiring Albert: Recycling User IDs and the Impact on Privacy
Within many organisations offering online services to the public, there must be a great temptation to expire redundant user accounts that occupy desirable
June 27, 2013
Professional Social Media: From the Eyes of a College Kid
Professional Social Media: From the Eyes of a College Kid
Social Media has been an integral part of my life ever since my Mom allowed me to create a Facebook page my freshman year of high school. Sites like
June 27, 2013
Google is developing its own Android game console - Report
Google is developing its own Android game console - Report
The Wall Street Journal reports that Google is venturing into the microconsole fray itself with its own Android-based video game console.
June 27, 2013
Steam Workshop creators can now share revenues with the community
Steam Workshop creators can now share revenues with the community
Valve has rolled out a new feature to allow Steam Workshop item creators to share their revenues with tools providers and communities.
June 27, 2013
Persona dev Atlus' parent company files for 'rehabilitation'
Persona dev Atlus' parent company files for 'rehabilitation'
Index Corporation, the Japanese company that owns video game developer and publisher Atlus -- best known for the Shin Megami Tensei series -- today announced that it is filing for 'rehabilitation'.
June 27, 2013
Jetpack Joyride experiments with 'timed-to-free' DLC
Jetpack Joyride experiments with 'timed-to-free' DLC
Jetpack Joyride studio Halfbrick is trialing a new kind of DLC -- the sort that initially costs money, but warns the player that it will go free within a set number of days.
June 27, 2013
New tool opens door for easy player-made mobile videos
New tool opens door for easy player-made mobile videos
One company is providing tools that make recording and sharing mobile gameplay easier. Applifier's Everyplay replays for FaceCam lets players record user commentary over gameplay footage.
June 27, 2013
Source SDK update adds Mac, Linux and Oculus Rift mod support
Source SDK update adds Mac, Linux and Oculus Rift mod support
Valve has released an update for its Source SDK, adding Mac OS X and Linux build and run support for mod developers, and allowing for virtual reality support through the Oculus Rift in mods.
June 27, 2013
Using magnets as a puzzle game mechanic in Magrunner
Using magnets as a puzzle game mechanic in Magrunner
Magrunner: Dark Pulse's puzzle design has a focus on magnetism. Developer 3 AM Games explains how the studio implemented this invisible force.
June 27, 2013