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Microsoft buys MinecraftEdu, moves to put Minecraft in more schools
Microsoft buys MinecraftEdu, moves to put Minecraft in more schools
Microsoft has bought MinecraftEdu from indie educational studio TeacherGaming as it moves to develop Minecraft: Education Edition in collaboration with educators.
Jan. 19, 2016
Oculus founder Palmer Luckey will be sued for breach of contract
Oculus founder Palmer Luckey will be sued for breach of contract
Total Recall Technologies contracted Luckey -- before his successful Oculus Rift Kickstater -- to develop a headset. A judge said part of its suit against him can move forward.
Jan. 19, 2016
IGDA board of directors election for 2016 is on now
IGDA board of directors election for 2016 is on now
Member of the IGDA? You can review the nominees for the board of directors election -- two slots are waiting to be filled. Votes are due by February 29.
Jan. 19, 2016
Phishing costs UK £174 Million in 2015
Phishing costs UK £174 Million in 2015
Phishing fraud continued to rise in 2015, with scams costing victims £174.4 million.
Jan. 18, 2016
Nissan Suffers Anonymous DDoS in Whaling Protest
Nissan Suffers Anonymous DDoS in Whaling Protest
Hacktivists Anonymous hit the websites of automotive manufacturer Nissan with a DDoS attack in an anti-whaling campaign.
Jan. 18, 2016
MegalodonHTTP Author Arrested in December RAT Raid
MegalodonHTTP Author Arrested in December RAT Raid
MegalodonHTTP Author Arrested in December RAT Raid. Norwegian and Europol officers worked with Damballa to track suspects
Jan. 15, 2016
Energy Firms Under Fire: Over 80% Suffer Attacks in 2015
Energy Firms Under Fire: Over 80% Suffer Attacks in 2015
Energy Firms Under Fire: Over 80% Suffer Attacks in 2015. Tripwire study shows rate of attacks is also increasing
Jan. 15, 2016
(ISC)2 Foundation Offers Cybersecurity Scholarships for Women
(ISC)2 Foundation Offers Cybersecurity Scholarships for Women
The program is offering up to $40,000 towards women’s scholarships in the field.
Jan. 15, 2016
Industrial Control Stalwart Open to Authentication Bypass
Industrial Control Stalwart Open to Authentication Bypass
An attacker could execute arbitrary code or impersonate the authenticated user and perform a man-in-the-middle attack.
Jan. 15, 2016
Attend GDC for Epic insight into the psychology of player engagement
Attend GDC for Epic insight into the psychology of player engagement
Epic Games' director of user experience explains how neuroscience can influence game design in one of the many great Design talks happening at GDC 2016.
Jan. 15, 2016
Get a job: Remedy is hiring a Lead Designer
Get a job: Remedy is hiring a Lead Designer
The studio working on Quantum Break is looking to bring on an experienced game designer to work in a lead role on its projects at its headquarters in Finland.
Jan. 15, 2016
Mixing mind control and stealth in Tidal Affair: Before the Storm
Mixing mind control and stealth in Tidal Affair: Before the Storm
Vancouver studio Overcurfew discuss how they designed and balanced a stealth game in which the hero can manipulate enemies with her mind.
Jan. 15, 2016