SecurityPC World - It was only a matter of time before tinkerers had their way with the hackable Apple TV, with one hacker making a custom weather app. Now, someone else has come along and added Mac media center Plex to the set-top box.
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EU Unveils Strong Online Privacy Rules (PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - The European Commission on Thursday proposed a sweeping overhaul to its data protection laws, which would, among other things, require Internet companies to collect as little data as possible about it users and be more transparent about it processes.
USB Malware Attacks On the Rise (PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Malware slips in via many weak points. It can come via e-mail, drive-by downloads, or ill-advised clicking—perhaps on a misleading popup. Increasingly, it also comes via USB devices.
PC Typing Errors Can Now Help Guard Against Intruders (PC World)
PC World - Hackers might crack or steal your password, but can they type like you?
Europe tests cyber defences against hackers (AFP)
AFP - European computer guards battled Thursday against a simulated attempt by hackers to bring down critical Internet services in the first pan-continental test of cyber defences.
Google Settles Buzz Lawsuit With No Payout to Gmail Users (PC World)
PC World - Millions of Google Buzz users were contacted Tuesday by Google regarding a class-action lawsuit settlement stemming from an online privacy debate sparked by the search giant.
Privacy: Keeping the Government Out of Online Accounts (Time.com)
Time.com - A federal court has ruled that the state of North Carolina cannot get records on what Amazon shoppers purchased, but more needs to be done to protect online privacy
Google settles Buzz lawsuit for $8.5 million, doesn't quite own up to its mistakes (Digital Trends)
Digital Trends - One of the many legal proceedings Google is involved in is drawing to an end. The company announced on Tuesday that it has been granted preliminary approval for a settlement in its Buzz lawsuit, potentially awarding $8.5 million to funds dedicated to promoting Internet privacy. But don’t go thinking Google is admitting any fault in this. Instead, the industry leader reaffirms its commitment to better educating its users about Buzz’s privacy options.
Phishing Scam Targets United States Military Members (PC World)
PC World - The United States military has enough hardship without malware attacks. A new phishing attack is circulating which seeks to steal money and identity information from United States military members and their families.
In-Depth Look at Boonana Malware (PC World)
PC World - Last week a malware threat emerged that impacted both Windows and Mac OS X systems. To be fair, the attack is more social engineering than PC exploit, but it impacts Mac OS X users just the same. ESET's David Harley has written a more detailed analysis of the Boonana threat, and identified some elements that are contrary to initial reports.
What Your Business Can Learn from Russia (PC World)
PC World - "Freedom" may not be a concept that's historically associated with Russia, but as for technology, the federation will soon be far freer than many businesses can even imagine--free from Windows, that is, and its legacy of high costs, malware, and perpetual hardware upgrades.
World's Smallest Gaming Console: Novelty Gamers Love This Feat of Miniature Hardware (PC World)
PC World - Earlier this week, a hardware hacker going by Rossum posted descriptions and photos of the RBox, which is currently the World’s smallest gaming console. The itty bitty analog joystick (lower right in the above photo) on the top is powered by a lithium cell battery as is the mainboard on bottom, and the whole assembly is about the size of a Quarter.
Bredolab-infected PCs Downloading Fake Antivirus Software (PC World)
PC World - A massive takedown operation conducted by Dutch police and security experts earlier this week does not appear to have completely dissolved the Bredolab botnet, but it is unlikely to recover.
UK Official Slams Google Street View, Calls for Regulations (PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - A member of the British Parliament on Thursday proposed an Internet bill of rights that would give citizens an easy and affordable means of protecting their Internet privacy.
US air travel security rules spark Europe debate (AP)
AP - European officials accused the United States of imposing unnecessary and overly intrusive air travel security measures, calling on the Obama administration Wednesday to re-examine policies ranging from X-raying shoes to online security checks for Europeans.
Summary Box: Europe pushes back on US travel rules (AP)
AP - DAFT YANKS: European air officials lashed out at the U.S., calling travel security measures like X-raying shoes and online security checks overly intrusive.
Security firms differ on severity of new Mac malware threat (Macworld)
Macworld - While a new piece of Mac malware is on the prowl, the threat it poses may be overblown, according to one security firm.
Dutch Prosecutors Say More Bredolab Arrests May Occur (PC World)
PC World - Dutch authorities say more arrests related to the Bredolab botnet may occur as investigators continue to examine the business arrangements behind the cybercrime operation.
Russia to create 'Windows rival' (AFP)
AFP - The Russian state plans to revamp its computer services with a Windows rival to reduce its dependence on US giant Microsoft and better monitor computer security, a lawmaker said Wednesday.
Panda Cloud Antivirus Updated (PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - PCMag.com Editors' Choice award-winning antivirus application Panda Cloud Antivirus (both the Free and the paid Pro versions) has been updated to version 1.3.
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