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Limbo 2 Trojan comes complete with a guarantee of invisibility

happygeek — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:29:20 EDT

Limbo 2 is being sold on the web underground as an invisible Trojan, with a guarantee of Anti Virus non-detection all for $1300. So, should we be worried?

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: Trojan Limbo 2 Security Underground Invisible

Microsoft: your children are pirates and proud of it!

happygeek — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:08:57 EDT

When I was a lad, the worse bit of stealing that most kids did was a handful of penny sweets while the shopkeeper wasn't looking. According to Microsoft, these days 11-16 year old kids are most likely to be involved with piracy instead. Indeed, 60 percent of those children asked happily admitted to opting for pirate over legit items...

Channel: Family Tags: Pirate Piracy Music Children Microsoft

Is open source software bad for business?

happygeek — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:54:03 EDT

One security outfit which conducted a study into the use of open source software in the enterprise, the results of which are published today, seems to think so. It states that "Open Source Software (OSS) development communities have yet to adopt a secure development process and often leave dangerous vulnerabilities unaddressed."

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Open Source Software Business OSS Enterprise

British business not getting the IM message

happygeek — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:41:42 EDT

According to IM services provider ProcessOne a staggering 72 percent of UK businesses have banned the use of IM software such as MSN and AIM citing security fears as the main reason.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: business Brit UK IM MSN

What is the population of the Internet?

happygeek — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:52:37 EDT

It's an interesting question, and while it might sometimes seem like everyone and their dog has Internet access, according to a new report from IDC the actual figure is about 1.4 billion people around the world.

Channel: News Tags: population Internet world people IDC

Fake UPS invoices deliver Pushdo botnet package

happygeek — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:30:51 EDT

Always looking for a new and convincing hook to snare the unsuspecting user into downloading malicious components from the web, this new attack utilises the Pushdo botnet to distribute fake UPS invoices requiring printing in order to claim an 'undelivered' package from the local office.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: botnet pushdo UPS package malware

Old second user iPhones worth more than the new iPhone 3G in USA

happygeek — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:19:49 EDT

American owners of an original iPhone find themselves in the unusual situation of having an outdated Apple gadget that is actually worth more than the updated unit that replaced it. Quite a lot more, anything up to USD $100 over and above the cost of the new iPhone 3G equivalent in fact.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Apple iPhone eBay Buy Sell

Consumer electronics revenue to hit $700 billion by 2009

happygeek — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:49:39 EDT

According to the Consumer Electronics Association the global revenue for consumer electronics will jump 10 percent this year, reaching a staggering $700 billion by next year. The CEA says that consumers will spend $42 billion more in 2009 than they did in 2008, despite the credit crunch.

Channel: Shopping Tags: Consumer Electronics Spending Credit Crunch Business

Fake Steve Jobs R.I.P

happygeek — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:04:30 EDT

The Secret Diary of Steve Jobs has quite likely seen the last entry as former Forbes Magazine journalist Daniel Lyons announces the death of his cult online persona. But will a new blog under his own name have the same impact as the satirical postings of the Fake Steve Jobs?

Channel: Humor Tags: Fake Steve Jobs Blog Humor Mac Apple

Even prayer cannot help Jesus Phone owners today

happygeek — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:14:21 EDT

It has not been a good day for Apple. Actually, let me rephrase that - it has not been a good day for Apple customers.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Jesus iPhone iPod iTunes Apple

Apple iPhone users can go hang, as iTunes Store does likewise

happygeek — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:13:08 EDT

If you got a new iPhone 3G yesterday or today, depending where in the world you are, then you are probably happily exploring the version 2.0 software and the third party apps that it supports. If you are an existing Apple customer trying to upgrade, it appears you can go hang. Just like the iTunes Store is doing...

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: iPhone iTunes Hang Apple iPod

PlayStation 3 opens up to in-game adverts

happygeek — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:09:47 EDT

Phil Rosenberg, Senior Vice President at Sony Computer Entertainment America has gone on record today to state that the "PS3 is open for the ad business" and how contextual in-game advertising is "positive for the games medium." What does he mean, and is it a good thing for gamers?

Channel: Video Games Tags: PS3 PlayStation 3 Sony Advert Game

Why bother whith an Apple iPhone 3G

happygeek — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:06:02 EDT

Seems like many reviewers who have actually played with one one of the new Jesus Phones think they suck. So what are the alternatives?

Channel: Shopping Tags: Apple iPhone Jesus Suck 3G

Nightclub powered by dancing feet opens in London

happygeek — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:36:33 EDT

Claiming to be the first eco-nightclub in the UK, the Club4Climate at Bar Surya in London generates its own electricity from the dance floor and plans to donate any surplus power to local residents.

Channel: Music Tags: Dance Clubbing Feet Energy London

Storm continues as USA declares war on Iran

happygeek — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:57:45 EDT

Is it "The beginning of World War III" as news breaks that the "US Army crossed Iran's borders" and there are now "20000 US Soldiers in Iran" which in effect means "USA declares war on Iran" as a number of reports are suggesting?

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: USA War Iran Storm Malware