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Google Glass gets Cracked, More Security Issues Arise
HARDWARE NEWS
Known developer "Saurik" has demonstrated how Google's Glass gadget can be used to spy on the user, without him having any idea that the device is actually compromised.
On 5/3/2013 by Denis Jelec... Comments (0) Read more
Chinese “App Store” with Pirated Content for iOS uses Apple’s Own Tech
APPLE, SOFTWARE NEWS
Chinese website 7659.com is using Apple's own enterprise licensing technology in order to distribute pirated content to iPhone and iPad devices - without the need for a jailbreak.
On 4/19/2013 by Denis Jelec... Comments (0) Read more

Khronos Shows off WebGL and Collada 3D API Updates
GRAPHICS, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE NEWS
Khronos has shown off their newest updates to the WebGL and Collada 3D API that enable an easier way of enabling hardware accelerated graphics in browser and improved 3D asset management.
On 3/26/2013 by Anshel Sag... Comments (0) Read more
MSFT & IDC: 1/3 of Software is Counterfeit and Could Cause $114B in Damage
SECURITY, SOFTWARE NEWS
"The Dangerous World of Counterfeit and Pirated Software - How Pirated Software Can Compromise the Cybersecurity of Consumers, Enterprises, and Nations ... and the Resultant Costs in Time and Money”
On 3/26/2013 by Denis Jelec... Comments (0) Read more

Nope, Not Even the iOS Family is Safe From Malware
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
When it comes to the security matters on mobile devices, usually the heavy load of criticism amplified by the mass media goes in the direction of one platform of today's mobile world.
On 3/12/2013 by Denis Jelec... Comments (0) Read more
Oracle Releases Java Security Patch for Vulnerability
ENTERPRISE, SECURITY, SOFTWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Working feverishly, Oracle has released a Security Alert for the CVE-2013-0422 vulnerability that was announced last week.
On 1/13/2013 by Anshel Sag... Comments (0) Read more

Tech Around the World: Wednesday, Nov 14th
HARDWARE, SECURITY, SOFTWARE NEWS
In today's release of Tech Around the World, we bring you the latest breaking news that gather the attention of press and readers worldwide.
On 11/14/2012 by Bozo Kauric... Comments (0) Read more
Tech Around the World: Tuesday, Nov 13th
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE NEWS
Welcome to the first edition of "Tech Around the World", our new daily feature where we will cover the latest news happening in tech. From Monday to Friday, we'll strive to create good and coherent list of important events.
On 11/13/2012 by Bozo Kauric... Comments (0) Read more

Hacking Your Fingerprint: ElcomSoft Finds Security Holes in Biometric Readers
SECURITY, SOFTWARE NEWS
When purchasing notebooks for the enterprise, one of most common requirements is that they have a fingerprint reader, since biometric is considered safe. How safe exactly...? The answer is surprising.
On 9/12/2012 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
Are you Handing your Money over to a Hacker?
SECURITY, SOFTWARE, APPLE NEWS
Apple application developers earn 70% of an In-App purchase, but that money may be slipping through their fingers. A hacker has concocted a way to circumvent paying for purchases made from iOS applications... to gain attention.
On 7/17/2012 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

Small Businesses are Easy Pickin's for Hackers
SECURITY, BUSINESS, BLOGS NEWS
Small businesses are being heavily targeted by hackers and identity thieves.
On 7/10/2012 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
AMD Moves Away from X86, x86+ARM Cortex-A5 APU Coming in 2013
HARDWARE, SECURITY NEWS
A day after forming the HSA Foundation, AMD announced a strategic partnership with ARM to push the adoption of the TrustZone technology in future APUs. Yes, this means putting an ARM core next to the x86 ones.
On 6/13/2012 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

Bodog Online Gambling Dealt a Losing Hand
SECURITY, BUSINESS NEWS
A move by the US Justice Department indicates that Bodog.com has shot its wad. They shut the online gambling site down and indicted its offsite founder.
On 3/2/2012 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Infographic: Amazing Growth of Smartphones and Apps
APPLE, SOFTWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
Thanks to Column Five Media, we have received a new infographic that shows the growth of smartphone industry and the associated hardware and software (i.e. apps) ecosystem.
On 2/8/2012 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

Ericsson Seeks Application Developers for Competition
SECURITY, SOFTWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
Win €15,000 and exposure to the telecom world by writing an App for the Networked Society, the theme of Ericsson’s 2012 Application Awards contest. Cash awards and phones are also given for second and third place.
On 1/4/2012 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
FTC Settlement: Facebook has Egg on its Face
CLOUD COMPUTING, SECURITY, BUSINESS NEWS
When parts of Facebook profiles were made public by default, the government didn't like it at all. FTC backed Facebook into a settlement because, they said the changes "exposed potentially sensitive affiliations".
On 11/30/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

Android App Review: Hackers Handbook
SECURITY, SOFTWARE REVIEWS
In our first of many Android App reviews, we cover a paid application that gives you all of the tips and tricks of hacking all types of things.
On 11/7/2011 by Anshel Sag... Comments (0) Read more
Insecurity: Why People Make Security Explotation Too Easy
SECURITY, SOFTWARE ANALYSIS
NY Times writer, John Markoff, had just finished his book on the exploits/capture of hacker Kevin Mitnick about the same time we received a call from the boss at CERFnet telling us we had to change our password. 
On 8/8/2011 by Andy Marken... Comments (0) Read more

Global Security Attacks Intensify: US Senate, IMF, Banks and Game Companies
SECURITY ANALYSIS
In the past few weeks, reports have roamed the web about hacks of Sony by the comically named organization LulzSec. But also other companies have been broken into, namely Nintendo, Codemasters and Epic Games.
On 6/13/2011 by Marcus Pollice... Comments (0) Read more
How Good is Your Computer Security Product?
SECURITY, SOFTWARE ANALYSIS
Gerry Egan from Symantec presented "Making Sense of 3rd Party Efficiency Tests" to Next@Norton attendees. He pointed out that every security product has a different set of protection features.
On 6/11/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

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