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Malware-laden autowhaler spears cybercriminals preying on phishers
Malware-laden autowhaler spears cybercriminals preying on phishers
A malware-laden autowhaler application unleashed to infect cybercriminals stealing from phishers, and a rogue anti-virus product offering up a fake codec suite for sale after it disables users’ video players, top GFI Software’s list of the most prevalent threats for July 2011.
Aug. 11, 2011
Hong Kong Stock Exchange suspends trading after hackers close news website
Hong Kong Stock Exchange suspends trading after hackers close news website
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange was forced to suspend afternoon trading in seven listed companies after the news portion of its website was hit by hackers.
Aug. 11, 2011
New exploitation technique uses improper protocol specifications
New exploitation technique uses improper protocol specifications
A new type of exploitation technique is making use of improper implementation of proprietary protocol specifications, warns an analysis by researchers from Alert Logic.
Aug. 11, 2011
ISO and IEC publish new standards on biometric data security
ISO and IEC publish new standards on biometric data security
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has teamed up with the International Electrochemical Commission (IEC) to publish joint security and privacy standards regarding the use of biometric data for authentication.
Aug. 11, 2011
Opinion: The Elusive 'Quick Iteration' - Tips for Indie Devs
Opinion: The Elusive 'Quick Iteration' - Tips for Indie Devs
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday-opinion piece, WB Games/Kindling Games' Kristen Bornemann offers independent developers advice on iterating and shipping their projects as fast as possible.
Aug. 10, 2011
Top-Grossing iOS Games: Updated Tiny Zoo Rivals Smurfs' Village
Top-Grossing iOS Games: Updated Tiny Zoo Rivals Smurfs' Village
Apple's latest U.S. App Store game charts by revenue see Tiny Zoo and Smurfs' Village earning top iPhone sales, while Zombie Gunship and Cut the Rope: Experiments emerge as big sellers on the iPad.
Aug. 10, 2011
Critical Reception: Halfbrick's Fruit Ninja Kinect
Critical Reception: Halfbrick's Fruit Ninja Kinect
This week's edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to the iOS-ported fruit-murder sim Fruit Ninja Kinect, which reviewers describe as "easily the best version of Halfbrick's popular title."
Aug. 10, 2011
In-Depth: PlayStation Network Sales Analysis, April - June, 2011
In-Depth: PlayStation Network Sales Analysis, April - June, 2011
Console digital editor Ryan Langley examines PlayStation Network's debuts and successes during the months of April, May and June 2011, tracking releases like Magic: The Gathering 2012 and Dungeon Hunter: Alliance.
Aug. 10, 2011
France Receives Modified Version Of Heavy Rain With New Rating
France Receives Modified Version Of Heavy Rain With New Rating
Despite launching in Europe well over a year ago, Sony has decided to re-release Quantic Dream's Heavy Rain in France, this time modifying the game to get a lower rating.
Aug. 10, 2011
AI Company Xaitment Combines Existing Tools With XaitMap 3.0
AI Company Xaitment Combines Existing Tools With XaitMap 3.0
AI tool provider xaitment has debuted xaitMap 3.0, which consolodates the company's xaitMap and xaitMove to provide an integrated solution for pathfinding and crowd movement.
Aug. 10, 2011
Losses Increase For Disney Interactive's Fiscal Q3
Losses Increase For Disney Interactive's Fiscal Q3
The Disney Interactive Media Group posted increased losses for its third quarter, as Lego Pirates of the Caribbean and Cars 2 helped to drive game sales in the console space.
Aug. 10, 2011
Tera Online To Use Automated Community Management Platform
Tera Online To Use Automated Community Management Platform
Korean developer Bluehole studio plans to integrate Crisp Thinking's automated community management platform into its upcoming online game to help prevent illicit online player behavior.
Aug. 10, 2011