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Proof-of-concept malware sneaked onto Apple iTunes; developer given the axe
Proof-of-concept malware sneaked onto Apple iTunes; developer given the axe
When is a flaw not a flaw? When it's a feature of the operating system, it seems, as serial Apple Mac cracker Charlie Miller has tapped a feature of Apple's portable operating system and created an iPhone/iPad app that allows almost complete remote access to the device.
Nov. 10, 2011
Estonia takes down massive cybercriminal net
Estonia takes down massive cybercriminal net
Reports are coming in that officials in Estonia – arguably one of the most internet-savvy governments in the world – have taken down a massive DNS-changing cybercrime operation involving a click-fraud program that infected more than four million computers in over 100 countries.
Nov. 10, 2011
Adobe cans development for Flash on mobile devices
Adobe cans development for Flash on mobile devices
Adobe has perhaps bowed to the inevitable and, in a notice to developers, advised them that it is ceasing development of the Adobe Flash environment for smartphones and tablets, although critical security and bug fixes will be available.
Nov. 10, 2011
Malaysian certificate authority trust revoked by Mozilla and others
Malaysian certificate authority trust revoked by Mozilla and others
An intermediate web certificate authority has had its trust revoked by Mozilla after it was found to issue weak and potentially compromisable certificates.
Nov. 10, 2011
Firefox 8 fixes five critical security flaws
Firefox 8 fixes five critical security flaws
The newest version of Firefox plugs eight security holes, including five that are rated as critical and three as high.
Nov. 10, 2011
Apple plugs 17 holes in Java for Snow Leopard and Lion
Apple plugs 17 holes in Java for Snow Leopard and Lion
Apple has fixed 17 vulnerabilities in Java for OS X Snow Leopard and Lion, a move that brings the Mac operating systems up to date with Oracle’s Java SE 6 update 29.
Nov. 10, 2011
With data breaches, failing to plan is planning to fail, says Forrester
With data breaches, failing to plan is planning to fail, says Forrester
A poorly contained data breach and mishandled response could cost companies millions of dollars in lost business and damaged reputation, warns Forrester analysts.
Nov. 10, 2011
Opinion: Marriage Crisis vs. Crunch: A Post-Mortem
Opinion: Marriage Crisis vs. Crunch: A Post-Mortem
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday-opinion piece, indie developer Mike Slone delivers an unconventional postmortem, reflecting on how he handled his marriage crisis in the midst of Saints Row 2's crunch.
Nov. 9, 2011
Best of GameSetWatch: From Machinarium WiiWare To Kemco
Best of GameSetWatch: From Machinarium WiiWare To Kemco
Gamasutra's alt video game blog GameSetWatch, rounds up this week's offbeat news, including Amanita canceling Machinarium for WiiWare, the resurfacing of Japanese developer Kemco, an SD Snatcher
Nov. 9, 2011
Gamasutra Member Blogs: From Barcrafts To Unwinnable Games
Gamasutra Member Blogs: From Barcrafts To Unwinnable Games
In highlights from Gamasutra's Member Blogs, our bloggers write about diverse topics, such as games that can't be won, becoming a better designer, the Barcraft phenomenon, and more.
Nov. 9, 2011
Critical Reception: Sledgehammer And Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Critical Reception: Sledgehammer And Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
This week's edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Sledgehammer Games' and Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, which is described as "a startlingly huge, polished, and downright entertaining shooter experience."
Nov. 9, 2011
Top-Grossing Android Games: Rock The Vegas Emerges As Top Earner
Top-Grossing Android Games: Rock The Vegas Emerges As Top Earner
Google's latest North American Android Market game charts by revenue see Tap Fish and Paradise Island leading today's rankings, as Rock the Vegas and Bakery Story also report fast sales.
Nov. 9, 2011