Comment Men in Black (Score 1) 408
We all knew there were Universes in Universes every since Men In Black came into theatres, didn't we?
Old news, really.
Mystery Malware Affecting Linux/Apache Web Servers 437
lisah writes "Reports are beginning to surface that some Web servers running Linux and Apache are unwittingly infecting thousands of computers, exploiting vulnerabilities in QuickTime, Yahoo! Messenger, and Windows. One way to tell if your machine is infected is if you're unable to create a directory name beginning with a numeral. Since details are still sketchy, the best advice right now is to take proactive steps to secure your servers. 'We asked the Apache Software Foundation if it had any advice on how to detect the rootkit or cleanse a server when it's found. According to Mark Cox of the Apache security team, "Whilst details are thin as to how the attackers gained root access to the compromised servers, we currently have no evidence that this is due to an unfixed vulnerability in the Apache HTTP Server." We sent a similar query to Red Hat, the largest vendor of Linux, but all its security team could tell us was that "At this point in time we have not had access to any affected machines and therefore cannot give guidance on which tools would reliably detect the rootkit."'"
Submission + - two years from now spam will be solved ..
An anonymous reader writes: "Two years from now, spam will be solved", Bill Gates 2004
"I never said it would be solved .. I said it would be substantially reduced", Bill Gates 2007
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/technology/2007-11-22-spam_N.htm?csp=N008
—
#define SOLVED
using System;
public class MyClass
{
public static void Main()
{
#if SOLVED
Console.WriteLine("substantially reduced");
#endif
}
}
"I never said it would be solved
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/technology/2007-11-22-spam_N.htm?csp=N008
—
#define SOLVED
using System;
public class MyClass
{
public static void Main()
{
#if SOLVED
Console.WriteLine("substantially reduced");
#endif
}
}
Submission + - Germany developing $1.75 Bil particle accelerator
SK writes: "Scientists from over the world are headed to the German city of Darmstadt to kick off the construction of a new 1.2 billion Euro particle accelerator. They plan to use the facility in an effort to recreate the conditions of the Big Bang. The scientists hope to create situations similar to the Big Bang in a controlled environment to figure out what actually happened and discover new data about the birth of our universe."
Submission + - Near-to-far field magnification (arxivblog.com)
KentuckyFC writes: "There was a time when magnifying glasses were good for nothing but frying ants and helping the over-60s with newsprint. But scientists at Purdue University have designed a lens that can magnify a near field image that is smaller than the wavelength of light, in to a potentially visible one (pdf). That could suddenly make it possible to see some very, very small things."
Submission + - OLPC Give One - Get One Starts Today
Hanover SuperPunk writes: Precisely at 6:00am Eastern the OLPC
Give One — Get One site changed over from a simple promise to a a store to purchase the revolutionary laptop. I was waiting in line to purchase mine and received my confirmation at 6 minutes past the hour. $399 plus $24 shipping gets a laptop for yourself and for a kid somewhere else in the world; it's not a bad deal.
Submission + - The top ten off switches
Dan Jimbokla writes: CNET.co.uk has a truly funny and read-worthy article up about the top ten off switches. One of my favorite switches from the piece is #4 — The illuminated toggle switch: "This switch isn't designed for high-drain uses, typically it can only provide a maximum of 20 amps at 12 volts. That will make it suitable for a number of exciting uses though, and what it lacks in power handling, it makes up for in practicality. This switch will illuminate when the device it controls is turned on, and go off when the device is deactivated. This is logical and practical, and that has earned this switch a place in our hearts. What's more, it's far from expensive and there are even a choice of colours."
Submission + - Mac OS X users targeted by in-the-wild porn Trojan 1
Anonymous writes: The Register is reporting a sophisticated Trojan has been released into the wide that targets Mac users. The malicious Trojan, dubbed OSX.RSPlug.A, is making the rounds on several porn websites. When Mac users try to view some videos, the site feeds them a page that says QuickTime is unable to play the file unless a special codec is installed first. If the user proceeds, a form of DNSChanger is installed that hijacks some web requests sent to eBay, PayPal and some banking websites, according to security firm Intego. Is this a sign that OS X is finally a big enough to be attractive to professional attackers?
Windows XP SP3 Build 3205 Released w/ New Features 286
jBubba writes "Windows XP SP3 build 3205 is the first official & authorized release of the next Windows XP service pack; and has been made available to testers as a part of the Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista SP1 beta program. NeoSmart Technologies has the run-down on the included 1,073 patches/hotfixes including security updates. Contrary to popular belief, Windows XP SP3 does ship with new features/components, most of which have been backported from Windows Vista. Some included features: 'New Windows Product Activation model: no need to enter product key during setup. Network Access Protection modules and policies have been brought to XP after being one of the more-well-received features in Windows Vista. New Microsoft Kernel Mode Cryptographic Module - the Windows XP SP3 kernel now includes an entire module that provides easy access to multiple cryptographic algorithms and is available for use in kernel-mode drivers and services. New "Black Hole Router" detection - Windows XP SP3 can detect and protect against rogue routers that are discarding data.'"
Submission + - Bird's-Eye View May Include Magnetic Fields
BoredStiff writes: In a story heard on NPR and reported in ScienceDaily reports that a new study finds that migratory birds can "see" magnetic fields. The findings from a current study by a research group from Oldenburg, Germany strongly supports the hypothesis that migratory birds use their visual system to perceive the reference compass direction of the geomagnetic field and that migratory birds are thus likely to "see" the geomagnetic field.
