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Cyber-Gang Attempts Santander Bank Heist with $20 Device
Cyber-Gang Attempts Santander Bank Heist with $20 Device
The term “bank heist” may conjure up an Ocean's 11-style strike involving laser alarms and perhaps even a contortionist or two, but the everyday reality is much more mundane. Take, for instance, the alleged plot by 12 men to steal millions from a branch of European bank Santander remotely, using a cheap and readily available keyboard video mouse device.
Sept. 16, 2013
Medical ID Fraud Costs Consumers $12bn in Out-of-Pocket Costs
Medical ID Fraud Costs Consumers $12bn in Out-of-Pocket Costs
With all of the debate in the US about Medicare and health insurance changes, it’s easy to overlook one big national healthcare issue that has life-threatening and hefty financial consequences: medical identity theft.
Sept. 16, 2013
(ISC)² Dishes Out Latest Scholarships to Combat IT Security Workforce Lag
(ISC)² Dishes Out Latest Scholarships to Combat IT Security Workforce Lag
The (ISC)² Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2013 information security scholarships.
Sept. 16, 2013
When Sensors Act Like Teenagers
When Sensors Act Like Teenagers
A common cornerstone of both the Internet of Things and Internet of Everything concepts is the idea of a future with billions, if not trillions, of
Sept. 16, 2013
Multiplying The Impact Of Partnerships
Multiplying The Impact Of Partnerships
This blog was originally posted on the Huffington Post The Techonomy Detroit conference on Sept. 17 brings together leaders across the country to focus on
Sept. 16, 2013
PS4's Mark Cerny explains why Sony opted for the x86
PS4's Mark Cerny explains why Sony opted for the x86
"You can talk to anyone out there who makes technology," says PlayStation 4's lead architect Mark Cerny, speaking with OPM on why his team went with the complex architecture of the x86 processor.
Sept. 16, 2013
Analysts weigh in on Grand Theft Auto V's market impact
Analysts weigh in on Grand Theft Auto V's market impact
With a large console install base, strong preorders and favorable early reviews, analysts are predicting that Grand Theft Auto V's hype will match its performance at retail.
Sept. 16, 2013
Kids may soon be playing mobile more than PC or console games
Kids may soon be playing mobile more than PC or console games
With the increased availability of low-cost tablets and smartphones, platform preferences among children are almost evenly split between mobile and console/computer, the NPD Group reports.
Sept. 16, 2013
Red 5 shuts down Firefall PvP to 'rethink' its eSports approach
Red 5 shuts down Firefall PvP to 'rethink' its eSports approach
Red 5 Studios has announced it is closing down its existing player-versus-player mode for Firefall, citing an untenable low attract rate for its "controversial eSports route."
Sept. 16, 2013
This Week in Video Game Criticism: From Divekick to 868-HACK
This Week in Video Game Criticism: From Divekick to 868-HACK
This week, our partnership with game criticism site Critical Distance brings us picks from Kris Ligman on topics including Divekick's community problem and the "gorgeous math" of Michael Brough's 868-HACK.
Sept. 16, 2013
We can still learn a lot from coin-op game design
We can still learn a lot from coin-op game design
In this reprint from the October 1996 issue of Game Developer magazine, Jeff Brown and James Plamondon outline four 'laws' of coin-op that are as valuable to modern design as in the arcade's heyday.
Sept. 16, 2013
Video: The messy development of DMA Design's Grand Theft Auto
Video: The messy development of DMA Design's Grand Theft Auto
With Grand Theft Auto V about to launch, the team behind the original controversial 1997 release has given some insight into what a mess development on the first GTA was.
Sept. 16, 2013