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German Federal Government Warns on the Security Dangers of Windows 8
German Federal Government Warns on the Security Dangers of Windows 8
The problem revolves around the upcoming Trusted Platform Module v 2.0 developed by the US-dominated Trusted Computing Group, which cannot be deactivated by the user. The concern is that this provides a back door for Microsoft, and by extension, for the NSA.
Aug. 22, 2013
Lawmaker calls upon game industry to cease real-world weapon branding
Lawmaker calls upon game industry to cease real-world weapon branding
Connecticut Speaker of the House J. Brendan Sharkey has sent a letter to several games industry leaders calling upon them to cease licensing real-world brands with weapons manufacturers.
Aug. 22, 2013
Get a job: ArenaNet is seeking an art production manager
Get a job: ArenaNet is seeking an art production manager
"ArenaNet is looking for a proactive, detail oriented and enthusiastic Art Production Manager who is comfortable taking the initiative in supporting our world class art team."
Aug. 22, 2013
A curated guide to educational games for teachers
A curated guide to educational games for teachers
Educational resource EdSurge has rolled out a useful guide to educational games for the classroom, ranging from specifically education-focused titles to Angry Birds and Minecraft.
Aug. 22, 2013
In the hardware messaging war, Ouya's playing the wrong notes
In the hardware messaging war, Ouya's playing the wrong notes
Gamasutra's Leigh Alexander says the current hardware disruption makes messaging essential -- so why is Ouya denting its value proposition for developers?
Aug. 22, 2013
For Sony, when indies are happy, all devs are happy
For Sony, when indies are happy, all devs are happy
Adam Boyes says that his experiences working on games prepared him to listen to developers and change Sony's policies -- and in this Gamescom interview he talks about its evolution into a service company.
Aug. 22, 2013
Ouya competitor GamePop signs more developer talent
Ouya competitor GamePop signs more developer talent
BlueStack's GamePop -- the free-with-a-subscription Android microconsole -- is boosting its library with games from major mobile game company TinyCo and others.
Aug. 22, 2013
GameStop sales drop as it waits on next-gen consoles
GameStop sales drop as it waits on next-gen consoles
GameStop's sales and profits were down for the most recent quarter, but was still able to beat its guidance, thanks in part to growing digital and mobile hardware sales.
Aug. 22, 2013
Poison Ivy Dissected: Commodity Tool or APT Weapon?
Poison Ivy Dissected: Commodity Tool or APT Weapon?
The contradiction behind a remote access trojan (RAT) such as Poison Ivy is that while it is easy to use and widely used, it can also indicate a sophisticated – or APT-style – attack designed to exfiltrate specific data from major organizations.
Aug. 21, 2013
The Counter-productive Effect of the Cost of Cybercrime
The Counter-productive Effect of the Cost of Cybercrime
The cost of cybercrime is frequently used to justify the cost of security products and the implementation of new – and invariably more stringent – cyber laws. But what if those figures are wrong? Could it mean that industry, and government, gets its entire cybersecurity strategy wrong?
Aug. 21, 2013
The Role of Executives in Employee Engagement: Crossing Your T’s and Dotting Your I’s
The Role of Executives in Employee Engagement: Crossing Your T’s and Dotting Your I’s
In our #ciscosmt Twitter chat yesterday, we talked about how to engage employees in social media. On a very high level, I presented the pillars of our
Aug. 21, 2013
Cisco vPath Technology Enabling Best-In-Class Cloud Network Services
Cisco vPath Technology Enabling Best-In-Class Cloud Network Services
vPath, a Cisco innovative technology developed within Cisco Nexus 1000V, has been shipping for more than 2 years, enabling customers to seamlessly create
Aug. 21, 2013