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The rise – and defense – of malnets
The rise – and defense – of malnets
Blue Coat Systems 2012 Security Report maps the rise and describes the persistence of the modern malnet, and offers a solution.
Feb. 13, 2012
Anonymous spooks CIA with website attack
Anonymous spooks CIA with website attack
Fresh off its successful hack of an FBI-Scotland Yard conference call, Anonymous has claimed responsibility for taking down the US Central Intelligence Agency’s public website.
Feb. 13, 2012
From Redmond with Love: Microsoft ships 21 patches on Valentine’s Day
From Redmond with Love: Microsoft ships 21 patches on Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s Day, Microsoft is sending IT administrators a big bouquet of 21 security patches.
Feb. 13, 2012
Helping the Open Internet to Thrive
Helping the Open Internet to Thrive
Cisco is proud that our employees have played leading roles in the creation of interoperability standards, just as they have invented many of the foundational technologies used in the global data network.
Feb. 12, 2012
Jaffe would consider Kickstarter for new projects
Jaffe would consider Kickstarter for new projects
Twisted Metal creator David Jaffe tells Gamasutra that in light of Double Fine's record-breaking crowdfunding campaign, he would consider turning to Kickstarter to fund projects from his new studio.
Feb. 10, 2012
What drives the developers of Unity?
What drives the developers of Unity?
Gamasutra speaks to Unity's VP of engineering, Steffen Toksvig, about his vision for the company's developer culture and how that drives the direction the company takes its popular engine.
Feb. 10, 2012
Your game industry in your words: Week of February 10
Your game industry in your words: Week of February 10
Gamasutra highlights choice quotes from industry figures such as Electronic Arts' Peter Moore, Big Huge Games' Colin Campbell, David Jaffe, and many others in this new weekly roundup.
Feb. 10, 2012
Get a job: Double Fine, Beachhead, others hiring now on the Gamasutra jobs board
Get a job: Double Fine, Beachhead, others hiring now on the Gamasutra jobs board
In the latest postings over the last seven days, Gamasutra's jobs board plays host to roles in every major discipline, including opportunities at Double Fine Productions, Amazon, Beachhead, and others.
Feb. 10, 2012
'Cooling Off System' and blocking minors from betas, this week in Korean news
'Cooling Off System' and blocking minors from betas, this week in Korean news
Gamasutra rounds up the week's biggest reports on South Korea's booming online games market from local news site This Is Game, including a new bill prohibiting minor from playing games for more than four hours
Feb. 10, 2012
Best of Indie Games: From Off The Leash to Fortune Summoners
Best of Indie Games: From Off The Leash to Fortune Summoners
Sister site IndieGames.com looks at the top PC Flash/downloadable indie titles released over the past week, including a time-travelling 2D platformer, and a new release from Recettear publisher Carpe Fulgur
Feb. 10, 2012
Road to the IGF: Lucky Frame's Pugs Luv Beats
Road to the IGF: Lucky Frame's Pugs Luv Beats
In the latest in our "Road to the IGF" series of interviews with 2012 IGF finalists, Gamasutra speaks with Lucky Frame's Yann Seznec about his team's 2012 IGF Excellence in Audio nominee Pugs Luv Beats.
Feb. 10, 2012
Top iPad game apps: Ragdoll Blaster 3, Eufloria HD reports brisk sales
Top iPad game apps: Ragdoll Blaster 3, Eufloria HD reports brisk sales
Gamasutra rounds up the most popular paid and free iPad gaming applications on the App Store as of today, with Ragdoll Blaster 3, Eufloria HD, and Battlefield 3: Aftershock currently ranking among the platform's top downloads.
Feb. 10, 2012