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Copyright infringement blackmail scam targets mobile phone users

Swedish mobile users are being targeted with SMS messages accusing them for copyright infringement and urging them to pay a fine between 90 and 195 euros. “You have …

OkayFreedom: VPN solution for private surfing

Steganos Software announced OkayFreedom, a VPN service enabling Internet users to privately and securely surf all Web content, regardless of their location. Designed for …

Developing and Hosting Applications on the Cloud

In this book, key developers of the IBM SmartCloud Enterprise share indispensable insights for developing and operating cloud-based solutions on any cloud platform. Drawing on …

Week in review: Shamoon attacks, automated hacking, Assange granted asylum in Ecuador

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, podcasts, reviews, videos and articles: Scientists create algorithm for tracking down sources of …

Twitter announces API update, new rules for developers

Twitter has announced the upcoming release of the newest version of its API and a number of new and stricter rules that have left many developers of apps for its platform …

Destructive Shamoon attack targets energy sector

A new spear-phishing attack targeting a number of specific companies in a few industries including the energy sector has been spotted by several security companies. Dubbed …

Fluke Networks adds remote analyzer capability to wireless LAN tools

Fluke Networks announced a new remote analysis capability for its portable WLAN tools, making them the first to enable both real-time troubleshooting and spectrum analysis of …

Programming Computer Vision with Python

If you want a basic understanding of computer vision’s underlying theory and algorithms, this hands-on introduction is the ideal place to start. You’ll learn …

WikiLeaks’ Assange granted asylum in Ecuador

After spending 56 days holed up in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has finally received a favorable answer to his request for political …

Google announces $2 milion in prizes for Pwnium 2

Following the announcement that it will be upping the monetary rewards given to security researchers that responsibly disclose Chromium vulnerabilities, Google has announced …

World’s largest oil company Saudi Aramco hit by malware

Saudi Aramco, the national oil company of Saudi Arabia, reported a serious security breach which may caused major disruptions in their network. A piece of malware caused a …

Tips to keep kids safe online

Malware is just a step-away when children click on games, free shoes, Justin Bieber videos or gift cards offered on social networks. Hackers use social engineering techniques …

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