News tagged with fake
Internet thieves piggyback on legitimate users
Theft of Internet service is on the rise, and experts say only a few of the culprits are being caught.
Apr 10, 2012 |
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Hacker 'command' servers seized in US: Microsoft (Update)
Microsoft on Monday said that cyber crime "command" servers in two US states were seized in an ongoing campaign to sever online crooks from infected computers used as virtual henchmen.
Mar 26, 2012 |
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China cracks down on 'fake journalists and news'
China said Monday it had launched a campaign to crack down on "fake journalists and news" and "illegal media outlets", as it further tightens its grip on the media in the Internet era.
Nov 14, 2011 |
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On sale now in China: the 'iPhone 5'
Several Chinese online stores are offering die-hard Apple fans the opportunity to buy the much-anticipated next-generation iPhone 5. There's just one catch -- the US tech giant hasn't released it yet.
Oct 05, 2011 |
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Researchers develop prototype to detect fake websites
(PhysOrg.com) -- Do you go online to pay bills, shop, transfer funds, sign up for classes, send email or instant messages or search for medical information? If so, then this pertains to you.
Technology / Computer Sciences
Jul 26, 2011 |
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How to tell real whiskey from fake -- faster
Methods for distinguishing between authentic and counterfeit Scotch whisky brands have been devised by scientists at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.
Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
Jul 25, 2011 |
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Stanford computer scientists find Internet security flaw
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the Stanford Security Laboratory create a computer program to defeat audio captchas on website account registration forms, revealing a design flaw that leaves them vulnerable ...
Technology / Computer Sciences
May 24, 2011 |
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Visa claims new software catches more fraud
(AP) -- It's not just consumers who have to make hard choices when paying with plastic.
Jan 06, 2011 |
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Facebook swats bug that disabled accounts
Facebook said a bug in a system designed to detect fake profiles had disabled a number of legitimate accounts on the social network.
Nov 17, 2010 |
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The psychology of the job hunt
In addition to the traditional application form and interview, job seekers are increasingly asked to take a pre-employment test -- an assessment that employers use to screen candidates. But how easy is it ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 16, 2010 |
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New malware uses search terms like 'Lost' as bait
"Lost" fans searching for secrets of the ABC show's final episode may be in store for a nasty surprise: An infected computer.
May 19, 2010 |
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Scientists works to develop Christmas tree that doesn't shed needles
After chasing the perfect Christmas tree for three decades, Gary Chastagner could be getting close.
Dec 17, 2009 |
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The real thing? People are often unsure about telling authentic luxury goods from fakes
Luxury goods are supposed to be expensive because of their quality: A sip of fine wine or the comforting feel of designer clothing should justify the price.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Dec 01, 2009 |
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The art of faking it: gallery puts forgeries on show
The National Gallery in London will exhibit a collection of fake and wrongly-attributed paintings next year, in a show exploring how modern science has lifted the lid on centuries of forgery.
Jul 22, 2009 |
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Got an unusual name? Facebook may think it's fake
(AP) -- Alicia Istanbul woke up one recent Wednesday to find herself locked out of the Facebook account she opened in 2007, one Facebook suddenly deemed fake.
May 18, 2009 |
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