Botnet Responsible for 1/3 of Worlds Spam Shut Down
theregister.co.uk — After carefully analyzing the massive botnet known as Mega-D and Ozdok, the security company FireEye last week launched a coordinated blitz on dozens of its command and control channels used to send new spamming instructions to the legions of zombie machines that make up the network. Almost immediately after this, the spam stopped. (Submitted by FirstDigg) More…
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45 Strange and Funny Photoshop Manipulations
graphicdesignblog.org — “Photoshop manipulation is the process of image editing techniques to photographs in order to create an illusion or deception, through digital means.” Personally, I consider Photoshop Manipulation to be the best art form of the digital age. If executed well, Photoshop gives amazingly powerful results and can be a lot of fun, at the same time... (Submitted by doctormod) More…
20 Essential Tweaks and Tips Every Firefox User Should Know
maximumpc.com — Add-ons, style scripts, and hidden preferences let you personalize your Firefox experience to meet your tastes and needs. Sure, you may know about hidden easter eggs like the about:robots page, but we’re going show you the 20 most essential tips, tricks, and tweaks to this super browser. (Submitted by backwardscompat) More…
Brazilian Blackout Traced to Sooty Insulators, Not Hackers
wired.com — A massive 2007 electrical blackout in Brazil newly blamed on computer hackers was actually the result of a utility company’s negligent maintenance of high voltage insulators on two transmission lines, according to reports from government regulators and others who investigated the incident for more than a year. (Submitted by gorgeoussand) More…
Blu-ray Discs Get Managed Copy; Hardware Support Nonexistent
arstechnica.com — After four years in the oven, "managed copy" is done—and boy, is it a stinker. "Managed copy" has been slouching its way toward our living rooms for years now, but the technology that can make backup copies of films will finally come to all Blu-ray discs on December 4, 2009. Unfortunately, no Blu-ray player yet has the ability to make one...... (Submitted by oteque) More…
Hacker attacks police website: "UR SECURITY IS ZERO%"
independent.co.uk — An investigation was under way today after a hacker launched a crude attack on a police website, apparently in revenge for terror deaths in Pakistan. Access to the Durham Police website was temporarily blocked by staff after its security was breached by a man calling himself "L33T HACKER Ali.Mani". (Submitted by Surferess) More…
GetDeb.net Repository Makes Newer Ubuntu Apps Easily Availab
lifehacker.com — GetDeb's web site has long been the go-to spot for Ubuntu (and Debian, and Mint) users to grab the latest copies of software not yet released by their official repositories. Now GetDeb makes it even easier with a repository. (Submitted by motang) More…
Data breach notifications one step closer to law... again
arstechnica.com — It's frustrating to be a consumer these days, especially knowing that your personal information could be exposed anytime there's a major data breach. Two new Senate bills aim to improve notification to customers when their information is exposed to thieves and, despite their shortfalls, experts are still holding out hope. (Submitted by DiggUnderground) More…
Google Acquires AdMob for $750 Million in Stock
thenextweb.com — Business Insider is reporting that Google have acquired mobile advertising giant AdMob for $750 million in stock. AdMob is a mobile advertising marketplace that connects advertisers with mobile publishers. They allow advertisers to create ads, choose landing pages and target their ads with plenty of detail. Ads can be targeted to locations (Submitted by TheDudeDean) More…
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