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Submission + - Analysis of Dexter Malware Uncovers Mystery Man, And Links to Zeus (securityledger.com)
Now a detailed analysis by Verizon’s RISK team suggests that Dexter may be a creation of a group responsible for the ubiquitous Zeus banking Trojan.
By analyzing early variants of Dexter discovered in the wild, Verizon determined that the IP addresses used for Dexter’s command and control were also used to host Zeus related domains and several domains for Vobfus, also known as “the porn worm,” which has been used to deliver the Zeus malware.
Verizon also produced some tantalizing clues as to the identity of one individual who may be a part of the crew responsible for the malware. The RISK team linked the domain registration for a Dexter C&C server to an unusual online handle, “hgfrfv,” that was used to post a number of suggestive help requests (“need help with decrypting a table encrypted with EncryptByKey") in online technical forums, where a live.com e-mail address was also provided. The account name was also linked to a shell account on the outsourcing web site freelancer.com, which lists “hgfrfv” as an individual residing in the Russian Federation."
Submission + - Researchers Develop an Internet Truth Machine
Submission + - Zidisha ("Kickstarter" of the developing world) almost reaches $600K. (zidisha.org)
Submission + - A programmable MMORPG that is built using crowd-sourcing (kickstarter.com)
Players compete for resources and the struggle for power by writing intelligent scripts that allow their agents to survive in the persistent game world. As the characters grow in power, the developer can create new abilities to further their agenda. Additionally, a built-in interface editor allows experienced developers to create UI to improve the user experience of the game. Finally, a script marketplace provides a system for users to share their creations with others. The game has potential to be a Javascript learning tool, as well as a testbed for simulating virtual ecosystems. Although the game is still in the alpha stages, there are playable 'offline' sandboxes for users to experiment in. The game is slated to start beta in January 2013, with an estimated launch date of March 2013."
Submission + - Cox Comm. injects code into customers' web traffic to announce email outage (twitter.com) 2
Submission + - Identified Fukushima Workers Pelted "With Bottles"
Dr Jun Shigemura, psychiatrist from Japan's National Defense University, states, "The workers have been through multiple stresses."
"They experienced the plant explosions, the tsunami...(and) radiation exposure. They are also victims of the disaster because they live in the area and have lost homes and family members. And the last thing is the discrimination."
"Yes, discrimination.....the workers (are) not being celebrated....(they) have tried to rent apartments (but) landlords turn them down...some have had plastic bottles thrown at them....some have had papers pinned on their apartment door saying 'Get out, Tepco'."
Reporter Rupert Wingfield-Hayes, corrects the myth that a mere 50 tackled the devastation, stating that there were hundreds working around the clock in shifts.
Whilst the Japanese government seem to want to bury the human drama surrounding the catastrophic event, Nuclear News cites a new book which reports on acts of sacrificial heroism whilst mentioning many of the clear up workers by name."
Submission + - Students protest biometric scanner move (thenorthernecho.co.uk)
"UNIVERSITY students may have to scan their fingerprints in future — to prove they are not bunking off lectures.
... ... Newcastle Free Education Network has organised protests against the plans, claiming the scanners would "'turn universities into border checkpoints" and "reduce university to the attendance of lectures alone".
Submission + - Music Industry Threatens to Bankrupt Pirate Party Members (torrentfreak.com)
Pirate Party leader Loz Kaye criticized the latest music industry threats and reiterated that blocking The Pirate Bay is a disproportionate measure.
Submission + - UK Internet Porn Blocking Rejected (bbc.co.uk)
Submission + - Guns Don't Kill People SSRIs Do (ssristories.com)
Submission + - Marijuana Prosecution Not a High Priority Says Obama
Submission + - Ray Kurzweil joins Google as director of engineering (cnet.com)
Submission + - South Carolina Security Blunders Show Why States Get Hacked (informationweek.com) 1
Submission + - kickstarter and game development highlighting linux support (overclockers.com)
Submission + - Chinese Moon Probe Flies by Asteroid Toutatis (shanghaidaily.com)
Submission + - University of Chicago receives Mystery Indiana Jones package (tumblr.com)
The package contained an incredibly detailed replica of “University of Chicago Professor” Abner Ravenwood’s journal from Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. It looks only sort of like this one, but almost exactly like this one, so much so that we thought it might have been the one that was for sale on Ebay had we not seen some telling inconsistencies in cover color and “Ex Libris” page (and distinct lack of sword). The book itself is a bit dusty, and the cover is teal fabric with a red velvet spine, with weathered inserts and many postcards/pictures of Marion Ravenwood (and some cool old replica money) included. It’s clear that it is mostly, but not completely handmade, as although the included paper is weathered all of the “handwriting” and calligraphy lacks the telltale pressure marks of actual handwriting.