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NetTraveler spyware compromised 1,000 political and industrial targets
NetTraveler spyware compromised 1,000 political and industrial targets
The malware behind a widespread cyber-espionage campaign against political and critical industry targets has been called out: NetTraveler, a malicious program used for covert computer surveillance, has successfully compromised at least 350 high-profile victims in 40 countries, with the total likely closer to 1,000.
June 4, 2013
Americans concerned about data breaches, but split on government disclosure regulation
Americans concerned about data breaches, but split on government disclosure regulation
As the government continues to mull regulations on cybersecurity info-sharing, a survey shows that a majority of Americans (82.1%) are concerned about a data breach involving at least one of five organization types. However, they’re evenly mixed on whether legislation should require private businesses to share cyber-attack information with the government.
June 4, 2013
Adobe CSO: Fixing vulnerbilities won't thwart hackers
Adobe CSO: Fixing vulnerbilities won't thwart hackers
For commercial software coders looking to thwart cybercriminals, finding and fixing vulnerabilities is all well and good. In reality, though, that approach to product security can be a colossal waste of time and resources, according to Adobe's Brad Arkin. What really makes a difference is mitigation.
June 4, 2013
How Cisco Partners Win in the Midmarket
How Cisco Partners Win in the Midmarket
Andrew Sage blogs about midmarket and the opportunity it offers Cisco channel partners for growth and profit.
June 4, 2013
GDC Europe 2013 adds Sony Online community, Ages of Empire Online F2P talks
GDC Europe 2013 adds Sony Online community, Ages of Empire Online F2P talks
New GDCE 2013 talks include SOE on engaging with its MMO community over 15 years, the fall and rise of Ages of Empire Online's free-to-play model, and Applifier on the virality of top mobile games.
June 4, 2013
Contract QA: A dead end or a foot-in-the-door?
Contract QA: A dead end or a foot-in-the-door?
A handful of experienced devs offer some career advice on how to break into the games industry for a down-and-out QA contractor and Kotaku contributor.
June 4, 2013
A heartfelt 'thank you' from Game Developer magazine's editor-in-chief
A heartfelt 'thank you' from Game Developer magazine's editor-in-chief
Game Developer magazine editor Patrick Miller delivers his personal salute to all those who contributed to the publication's 19 year legacy.
June 4, 2013
Google must comply with NSLs, says judge
Google must comply with NSLs, says judge
A company, assumed to be Google, had challenged the legality of 19 National Security Letters demanding account information on its users; but a judge last week ruled that it must comply.
June 3, 2013
Google Won’t Approve Facial Recognition for Glass
Google Won’t Approve Facial Recognition for Glass
No facial recognition for Google Glass yet – at least not through the front door -
June 3, 2013
Cybercriminals consider their financial options, post-Liberty Reserve
Cybercriminals consider their financial options, post-Liberty Reserve
In the wake of a favorite money-laundering service being seized and taken down by the US government, the hacking underworld is mulling what to do next, financially.
June 3, 2013
Evernote beefs up security with two-factor verification
Evernote beefs up security with two-factor verification
Evernote has become the latest online denizen to roll-out two-step verification for accounts, following a hack that required all 50 million users to reset their passwords. It’s also implemented access history and authorized applications features.
June 3, 2013
Malicious charger can compromise iPhone and iPad in under one minute
Malicious charger can compromise iPhone and iPad in under one minute
Security for Apple mobile devices has been looking pretty good in light of the tsunami of Android malware making headlines lately, but a newly discovered hardware vulnerability in the Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch adds new concern when it comes to the iOS platform.
June 3, 2013