Category: Computer Security

Obama Administration War Against Apple and Google Just Got Uglier

The Obama administration’s intimidation campaign got a boost when a friendly blog raised the prospect of Apple being found liable for providing material support to >>>

Posted: August 7, 2015 in Computer, Security

Users of Yahoo hacked because of Flash – GadgTecs

Researchers at Malwarebytes, an anti-malware vendor, uncovered a large scale attack targeting Yahoo customers via Yahoo’s advertising network. Malwarebytes notified Yahoo about it and the >>>

Posted: August 7, 2015 in Computer, Security

Admins rail against ‘unwanted and unexpected’ Windows 10 downloads – TechRepublic

Some IT admins are complaining that Microsoft is slowing networks to a crawl by unexpectedly pushing Windows 10 upgrade files to networked PCs. Source: Admins >>>

Posted: August 7, 2015 in Computer, Operating Systems, Security

Iowa’s Kids Will Now Be Taught Accurate Climate Science In School | ThinkProgress

The state that will host the first-in-the-nation caucuses and a Republican presidential debate in January of next year will be teaching its kids mainstream climate >>>

Posted: August 7, 2015 in Environmental, Social

Researcher Warns of Major x86 Processor Security Vulnerability

A researcher has revealed a potentially serious vulnerability in x86 processors which allows for malicious code to be injected directly into the cpu chip. Source: >>>

Posted: August 7, 2015 in Computer, CPU, Processors, Security

Windows 10 updates can disable pirated games and unauthorized hardware

Source: Windows 10 updates can disable pirated games and unauthorized hardware

Posted: August 7, 2015 in Computer, Security

Underwater ‘Stonehenge’ Monolith Found Off Coast of Sicily

A mysterious Stonehenge-style monolith sheds new light on the earliest civilizations in the Mediterranean basin. → Source: Underwater ‘Stonehenge’ Monolith Found Off Coast of Sicily

Posted: August 7, 2015 in Social