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Unable to Crack Computer Virus, Security Firm Seeks Help – New York Times (blog)

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Unable to Crack Computer Virus, Security Firm Seeks Help
New York Times (blog)
Five days after a computer security firm disclosed the discovery of Gauss, a computer virus targeting computers in Lebanon, they issued a cry for help. Among Gauss's most puzzling components is an encrypted “warhead” that watches for a specific …
Mystery font baffles computer security experts3News NZ
Security firm: New computer virus prowling MideastDaily Local News
While origin unclear, Gauss indicates malware tool boomIDG News Service
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Android Hacker: Jelly Bean Tougher To Crack – InformationWeek

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Android Hacker: Jelly Bean Tougher To Crack
InformationWeek
… thus foiling would-be kernel attackers. That observation comes via Android security researcher Jon Oberheide, CTO of DUO Security, who's been keeping an eye on the Google Android ASLR-related endeavors, as well as other security improvements.

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Flying Drone Can Crack Wi-Fi Networks, Snoop On Cell Phones (Andy Greenberg/The Firewall)

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Andy Greenberg / The Firewall:
Flying Drone Can Crack Wi-Fi Networks, Snoop On Cell Phones  —  Mike Tassey posing with the Wireless Aerial Surveillance Platform, WASP.  —  How do one ex-Air Force official and one former airplane hobby shop owner, both of whom happen to have decades of experience as network security contractors …

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McDonald’s security images help crack case of 3,000 stolen military laptops, investigators say – Orlando Sentinel

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TAMPA, Florida — Investigators say they have cracked the case of the 3,000 stolen military laptops in Tampa. Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee announced the arrest of the suspected ringleader Wednesday. He said Rolando Coca, 55, led a crew of about …
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