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Rapper's Twitter account shut down after second hack
Rapper's Twitter account shut down after second hack
It seems that Twitter is at last taking account security seriously, after apparently pro-actively shutting down rapper Lil' Wayne's microblogging account after it was hacked for a second time.
Jan. 18, 2011
Attack toolkits enable even Luddites to steal money online
Attack toolkits enable even Luddites to steal money online
Symantec is warning that attack toolkits are making it easy for technically unsophisticated criminals to launch attacks against websites that result in the theft of millions of dollars.
Jan. 18, 2011
CompTIA revises industry certifications, introduces continuing education
CompTIA revises industry certifications, introduces continuing education
Non-profit IT trade association CompTIA has amended its approach to professional education, as the group announced changes to its certification process that includes a continuing education program.
Jan. 18, 2011
Gran Turismo Anywhere Launching In February
Gran Turismo Anywhere Launching In February
Gran Turismo Anywhere, an upcoming feature allowing players to control Gran Turismo 5 races remotely from their internet browser or mobile device, is to launch early next month.
Jan. 17, 2011
Release This: LittleBigPlanet 2, Mass Effect 2 Arrive on PS3
Release This: LittleBigPlanet 2, Mass Effect 2 Arrive on PS3
Gamasutra's latest custom compiled worldwide release list explores a week that brings the PlayStation 3 debuts of LittleBigPlanet 2 and Mass Effect 2, while DS owners get a port of PopCap's Plants vs. Zombies.
Jan. 17, 2011
International Mobile Gaming Awards Reveal 2010 Finalists
International Mobile Gaming Awards Reveal 2010 Finalists
The International Mobile Gaming Awards (IMGAs) announced 30 games nominated for its 2010 awards, including games like Plants vs. Zombies, Real Racing 2, and Fruit Ninja.
Jan. 17, 2011
Analysis: Over 60 Apps Downloaded On Average For Each iOS Device
Analysis: Over 60 Apps Downloaded On Average For Each iOS Device
As Apple's iOS App Store approaches 10 billion total app downloads, a new analysis of the market shows that over 60 apps have been downloaded, on average, for each iOS device sold thus fa
Jan. 17, 2011
Black Ops Tops UK Charts, DC Universe Premieres In 10th
Black Ops Tops UK Charts, DC Universe Premieres In 10th
After a single week down at third place, its lowest position since its launch, Treyarch's Call of Duty: Black Ops again topped Chart-Track's list of top-selling retail games in the UK for the week ending January 15.
Jan. 17, 2011
Lenovo's China Motion-Sensing Gaming Console Sees Launch Delay
Lenovo's China Motion-Sensing Gaming Console Sees Launch Delay
A motion-controlled game console set to release in China early this year -- with the backing of PC company Lenovo -- will see its launch delayed for further technical refinements, according to media reports.
Jan. 17, 2011
GDC 2011's Indie Games Summit Adds Talks From Monaco, Retro City Rampage Creators
GDC 2011's Indie Games Summit Adds Talks From Monaco, Retro City Rampage Creators
This year's Independent Games Summit at GDC has added talks from Monaco's Andy Schatz and Retro City Rampage's Brian Provinciano to an existing line-up including Spelunky, Drop7
Jan. 17, 2011
Apple's Jobs Takes Medical Leave Of Absence
Apple's Jobs Takes Medical Leave Of Absence
Apple CEO Steve Jobs, a key figure behind gaming device hits like the iPhone and iPad, has announced his second medical leave of absence from the company in two years, though he will remain CEO.
Jan. 17, 2011
OECD report outlines risks of cyber warfare
OECD report outlines risks of cyber warfare
Very few single cyber-related events have the capacity to cause global shock, according to a study on cyber security published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Jan. 17, 2011