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IT Developments BlogWikipedia ads & malware, Bot traffic, Virus-powered iPhone, Protecting utilities, Consumption of natural resources, etc.By Brian WarkoczeskiMay 15, 2012 1:37 pm Some IT news to peruse... Wikipedia ads mean you've got malware If you see an advertisement on Wikipedia, there's a good chance you have malware on your computer. That's the official statement from Wikipedia, which warned its millions of visitors Monday that if they come across ads for anything except Wikipedia's own fundraising appeal, which occurs at the end of the year, it's a sign their Web browser could be infected with harmful software. Bots dominate small Web site traffic, research shows Shared hosting providers can lose more than 50 percent of their capacity from parasitic drag generated by bot traffic, according to a new report. iPhone Powered By Viruses? Berkeley Scientists Move Closer Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Berkeley Lab have found a way to generate power using human viruses. Yes, those viruses inside your body. With a harmless specially engineered M13 virus, the group has been able to power a small display. The viruses can covert mechanical force into electricity. McAfee, Intel working to protect energy utilities from cyber attacks Intel and its subsidiary McAfee are working on a security platform aimed to protect critical infrastructures, especially those that are energy-related, worldwide. New online tool helps you estimate Social Security benefits On May 1, Social Security launched a feature on its website, www.socialsecurity.gov, that allows workers to view an online version of their Social Security earnings and benefits statements. The program also allows you to estimate your retirement, disability and survivors benefits. UNC-Charlotte Data Breaches Expose 350,000 Social Security Numbers and Much More Confidential data, including bank account and Social Security numbers for some 350,000 University of North Carolina-Charlotte students, staff and faculty, were accidentally exposed -- some for almost 15 years -- due to a system misconfiguration and incorrect access settings that made electronic data publicly available. The Mobile Web: Dead or On Hiatus? A writer speculates on the future of mobile web development. Report: Consumption of Earth's resources unsustainable The Earth's population is depleting our planet's natural resources at a rate faster than what is needed for those resources to be replenished, putting increased pressure on biodiversity and the health of ecosystems, according to a new report by the World Wildlife Fund. Websites Select Security Services To Suppress DDoS, Other Attacks Web application firewalls are a popular way to protect sites, but cloud and managed security services offer strong benefits to protect against denial-of-service attacks and compromise. iPad gives voice to kids with autism The iPad is being used to help those with severe communication disorders to communicate. Firms fear customer frustration, brand damage from DDoS attacks Three-quarters of IT professionals surveyed cited the impact on customer experience and brand as their greatest fears about distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, according to a survey sponsored by internet analysis firm Neustar. Post a Comment |
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