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THQ cut up and sold off
THQ cut up and sold off
A leaked memo from the heads of THQ has confirmed the fate of several of the publisher's studios and properties, including Vigil, Relic and Volition.
Jan. 23, 2013
Mega’s security put under the microscope; and Mega responds
Mega’s security put under the microscope; and Mega responds
Following the razzmatazz at the launch of Dotcom’s new secure Mega file storage service over the weekend comes the expected analysis and criticism of its security. There are two primary areas of focus – the RSA key generation and an apparent deduplication process.
Jan. 23, 2013
Why did WikiLeaks dox Swartz?
Why did WikiLeaks dox Swartz?
In a brief series of tweets, WikiLeaks seems to have named Aaron Swartz as a WikiLeaks contributor; but the motivation for the move remains unclear.
Jan. 23, 2013
New features available for GoAnywhere file transfer services
New features available for GoAnywhere file transfer services
Linoma Software, the managed file transfer and data encryption specialist, has announced new clustering and load balancing capabilities for its GoAnywhere Services version 3.1 offering.
Jan. 23, 2013
Cybersecurity faces mostly 'post-PC' threats
Cybersecurity faces mostly 'post-PC' threats
Even as the existing cybersecurity threat landscape becomes more complex, IT departments should be looking to the next wrinkle: cybercriminals have moved beyond the PC, targeting Android, social media and the Mac OS X with new attacks.
Jan. 23, 2013
SCADA password-cracker targets Siemens gear
SCADA password-cracker targets Siemens gear
SCADA vulnerabilities are once again making their frightening selves known with the revelation that a new password-cracker is specifically targeting industrial control systems.
Jan. 23, 2013
Sri Lanka Ports Authority Website Hacked by Davy Jones
Sri Lanka Ports Authority Website Hacked by Davy Jones
The official website of Sri Lanka’s Ports Authority (slpa.lk) was hacked and defaced yesterday by a hacker going with the handle of Davy Jones.
Jan. 23, 2013
The Elder Scrolls Online beta signups now open
The Elder Scrolls Online beta signups now open
The Elder Scrolls Online, the first MMO title based on Bethesda's popular fantasy RPG series, is currently accepting signups for an upcoming beta period, the developer has announced.
Jan. 22, 2013
Paradox launches its own web-based store
Paradox launches its own web-based store
PC game publisher Paradox Interactive has launched its own online game store, allowing users to purchase more than 25 of Paradox's most recent titles directly from the company.
Jan. 22, 2013
EA continues its microtransactions push with Dead Space 3
EA continues its microtransactions push with Dead Space 3
Electronic Arts said that it plans to introduce microtransactions into all of its games from now on. Keeping true to its word, the company revealed today that Dead Space 3 will have in-game purchases available.
Jan. 22, 2013
PlayStation Mobile tools now available in Hong Kong, Taiwan
PlayStation Mobile tools now available in Hong Kong, Taiwan
Sony is looking to push its recently launched PlayStation Mobile service and developer program in more areas where there's a strong focus on developing for multiple mobile devices.
Jan. 22, 2013
Five approaches to 'good' violence in games
Five approaches to 'good' violence in games
"Violence in games" isn't a single issue: Leigh Alexander looks at five design choices that make violence work and feel meaningful, at a time when meaning is important to the diialogue around games.
Jan. 22, 2013