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Oddball Tech: Self-replicating nanobots to colonize Mars, tech makes us dumb, and robot doctors
Welcome back to the oddball tech stories of the week. We all know that robots are quite good at building cars (well, some cars), vacuuming, and serving tennis balls. Did you know that they could one day help us colonize Mars? Technology is good, however sometimes it makes us do dumb things. How dumb? How about stealing a computer from a jail? It actually gets dumber. Keep reading.
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Dallas security guard facing charges for installing malware on hospital computers
A Dallas security guard charged with hacking the computer system of the hospital he worked for was busted by a fellow hacker, but didn’t help…
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Shields Up!: Hackers, spammers and Michael Jackson
This week we’re going to take a look at how spammers and scammers use news headlines to do their dirty work. It’s an old and…
“Hit Man” spam returns
So called “Hit Man” spam is back. This type of spam attempts to extort people rather than sell them things or trick them into installing malware on their system. Basically, they get an email from someone claiming they have been hired to kill them but if they pay a certain… Continue Reading »
Malware attacks lurk behind fake Harry Potter movie and Michael Jackson news
A new malware attack exploiting the upcoming and highly anticipated new Harry Potter movie “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” is hitting the net. Using black hat SEO and malicious posts in blog comments, the scammers try to trick fans into clicking on the link, which claims they can watch… Continue Reading »
Shields Up!: How to avoid spam
We see it everyday. It’s everywhere - in our mailboxes, our blogs, even on our phones. I’m talking of course about unsolicited bulk email, better known as spam. Spam, named after a classic Monty Python skit about a couple who goes to a restaurant that turns out to serve nothing… Continue Reading »
Iran created their web spying monster with assistance from Western tech
Siemens AG and Nokia Corp. should be so proud as they watch the news. A joint venture between the two companies helped lead to the massive spying technology being used by the Iranian government. They’re using a practice called deep packet inspection. This practice is one that is even more… Continue Reading »
New worm attack hits Twitter
Twitter is under attack by yet another worm. This one is spreading via a Twitter message claiming to be an invite from your friends and asking that you check the attachment for more info. The attachment contains the Ackantta.B worm which is capable of taking over any machine it infects.… Continue Reading »
Got $50? Then you, too, can be a cybercriminal!
Interested in a life of cybercrime? All it takes is $50. Researchers at security firm Finjan have discovered that a site called “Golden Cash” is doing a bustling business in the buying and selling of infected computers. A small botnet of 1,000 malware infested PCs goes for just $50. That’s… Continue Reading »
Shields Up!: The U.K. gets hacked, hackers exploit a tragedy, and malware hits ATMs
This week let’s take a look at what’s happening in the news. It seems malware is everywhere! Our first report comes from England where it’s been discovered that hundreds of government run websites have been hacked. Anyone visiting them is redirected to either a porn site or a shady pharmacy… Continue Reading »
Notorious spammer could face jail time for violating Facebook order
Notorious spammer Sanford Wallace could face jail time for violating a restraining order barring him from accessing Facebook. In February, the social networking site sued Wallace and fellow spammers Adam Arzoomanian and Scott Shaw for spamming its users and running a phishing attack on the site. As a result a… Continue Reading »
Symantec and McAfee slapped with fines over auto-renewal practices
The New York Attorney General’s office has slapped Symantec and McAfee with $375,000 in fines over charges they automatically renewed customer’s subscriptions without their consent. Both companies also agreed to make clear disclosures of renewal fees when customers sign up. Automatic renewals are nothing new, and anti-virus software vendors like… Continue Reading »
Microsoft nearing unveil of free virus protection
When running on Windows, it’s usually a bad idea to surf the Internet without some sort of virus protection. For most people, this means buying software from McAfee or Symantec, both of which make billions of dollars selling security suites that include virus protection. Microsoft looks to be taking them… Continue Reading »
Palm Pre Information & Updates
Palm just introduced their next-gen smartphone, the Palm Pre, and next-gen operating system, Palm webOS. Gadgetell's got the latest Pre and webOS information and news for you right here.
