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Conficker Worm Prepares For A New Release On April 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- The conficker worm created havoc last year when it infected over 10 million computers on a global scale. The unique design of the conficker worm allowed for this large scale attack to over ...

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Flame virus a new age cyber spy tool

The Flame computer virus that smoldered undetected for years in Middle Eastern energy facilities confirmed fears that the world has entered a new age of cyber espionage and sabotage.

Technology / Internet

created May 31, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Global wave of Flame cyber attacks called staggering

(Phys.org) -- Kaspersky Lab has discovered complex malware that has been in operation for at least five years, collecting data from countries including both Israel and Iran. Kaspersky experts think the masterminds ...

Technology / Internet

created May 28, 2012 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (21) | comments 22 | with audio podcast report

Cyber crooks cranking out new weapons experts warn

Cyber criminals are cranking out new weapons at a brisk pace, tailoring malicious software for a spectrum of gadgets including smartphones, tablets, and Macintosh computers, a security firm said.

Technology / Internet

created May 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Hackers pick Google's pocket with Mac virus

A virus infecting Macintosh computers is picking Google's pocket by hijacking advertising "clicks," tallying as much as $10,000 daily, according to Internet security firm Symantec.

Technology / Software

created May 01, 2012 | popularity 3.1 / 5 (10) | comments 4

New 'bench top' machines open up DNA sequencing

(Phys.org) -- Research carried out by scientists at the University of Birmingham have found that new ‘bench-top’ machines for sequencing DNA are capable of accurately identifying over 95% of a genome, signalling ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Apr 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Rapid identification of superbugs and new drugs to combat them

(Phys.org) -- Synthetic biology is playing a key role in creating new tools for rapid detection of potentially fatal bacterial infections such as E. coli and allowing scientists to create novel molecules that may provide ...

Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry

created Apr 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Hundreds of thousands may lose Internet in July

(AP) -- For computer users, a few mouse clicks could mean the difference between staying online and losing Internet connections this summer.

Technology / Internet

created Apr 21, 2012 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (11) | comments 14

'Sabpab' Trojan seeks out Mac OS X

(Phys.org) -- Three compelling reasons that Mac loyalists say justify their love for Macs have been that Macs are 1) the prettiest computers around (2) ideal for any new-age brain that prefers visually rich ...

Technology / Software

created Apr 17, 2012 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (11) | comments 11 | with audio podcast report

San Francisco startup makes data science a sport

(AP) -- Strange secrets hide in numbers. For instance, an orange used car is least likely to be a lemon. This particular unexpected finding came to light courtesy of a data jockey who goes by the Internet ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Apr 15, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Apple out to kill widespread Macintosh virus

Apple said it is crafting a weapon to vanquish a Flashback virus from Macintosh computers and working to disrupt the command network being used by hackers behind the infections. ...

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created Apr 11, 2012 | popularity 2.1 / 5 (7) | comments 5


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