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$2m-a-year Koobface network downed after concerted international effort
$2m-a-year Koobface network downed after concerted international effort
The command and control servers for a Koobface botnet swarm, which reportedly raked in $2 million a year for its operators, were closed down late Friday UK time, following a concerted effort by industry experts and law enforcement officials on both sides of the Atlantic.
Nov. 15, 2010
Florida hospital admits to data breach affecting 1500 patients
Florida hospital admits to data breach affecting 1500 patients
A data breach at Holy Cross Hospital in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., resulted in the theft of sensitive information concerning 1500 patients who visited the hospital’s emergency room.
Nov. 15, 2010
Interview: CEO Farrell On THQ's Path Through The Changing Game Landscape
Interview: CEO Farrell On THQ's Path Through The Changing Game Landscape
Gamasutra's editor-at-large Chris Morris spoke in-depth to THQ CEO Brian Farrell, as the company ramps up its digital distribution business -- while experimenting with lower price-points for boxed product.
Nov. 12, 2010
The 'GDC 25' Chronicles: The Sound of Adventure
The 'GDC 25' Chronicles: The Sound of Adventure
Continuing his archival mining ahead of the 25th Game Developers Conference, the official GDC historian Jason Scott presents newly unearth
Nov. 12, 2010
Report: Viacom Steps Back From Console Game Biz
Report: Viacom Steps Back From Console Game Biz
Amidst a decision to sell Rock Band developer Harmonix, Viacom has indicated it's stepping back from the console game business, potentially imperiling games made in conjunction with producer Jerry Bruckheimer.
Nov. 12, 2010
Study: Tetris Acts As 'Cognitive Vaccine' For Post-Traumatic Stress
Study: Tetris Acts As 'Cognitive Vaccine' For Post-Traumatic Stress
A new study out of Oxford University concluded that classic puzzle game Tetris helps reduce the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder, acting as a "cognitive vaccine" for the affliction.
Nov. 12, 2010
ITC Sets Dates For Wii Patent Infringement Investigation
ITC Sets Dates For Wii Patent Infringement Investigation
The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced it's moving forward with an investigation into allegations that Nintendo's Wii system infringes on patents held by Dublin Ohio-based Motiva.
Nov. 12, 2010
Nintendo Plans Mario Kart Wii Hardware Bundle For Europe
Nintendo Plans Mario Kart Wii Hardware Bundle For Europe
Nintendo today announced a new Mario Kart Wii-focused hardware bundle would be available in Europe on November 26, as part of a celebration of the 25th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.' release.
Nov. 12, 2010
Xbox Live Indie Game Makers Organize 'Winter Uprising' Promotion
Xbox Live Indie Game Makers Organize 'Winter Uprising' Promotion
A group of veteran and newcomer Xbox Live Indie Game developers are planning a coordinated release promotion to attract attention to new games being released for the service in December.
Nov. 12, 2010
Humana Launches FamScape Social Game For Improving Real-World Health
Humana Launches FamScape Social Game For Improving Real-World Health
Health insurance firm Humana has launched FamScape, a social game designed to "motivate families to achieve healthy-living goals", which is available online through a standalone site and in select Best Buy stores.
Nov. 12, 2010
Millionaire City Shoots Up List Of Popular Facebook Games
Millionaire City Shoots Up List Of Popular Facebook Games
Though Zynga's titles continue to dominate Facebook's most popular games chart, Digital Chocolate's fast-growing Millionaire City could soon surpass social games like Treasure Isle and Café World.
Nov. 12, 2010
Xbox Live Gold Subscribers Average 3 Hours Per Day On Service
Xbox Live Gold Subscribers Average 3 Hours Per Day On Service
Microsoft has claimed that Gold subscribers to Xbox Live average three hours per day on the online service, with 40 percent of that time spent using non-gaming services such as Last.fm.
Nov. 12, 2010