Customer Data Stolen, Korean EPSON Website burglarized by Hacker

CALIFORNIA - Epson Korea recently been exposed to massive hack attack, which leaked the information data from approximately 350 thousand registered customers.

As quoted from Naked Security, Monday (08/22/2011), hackers into the network system Epson Korea, and leaked the information, including passwords, telephone numbers, names and email addresses of customers who enrolled in the enterprise.

A warning message has been posted on the site Epson Korea, and computers are affected by these attacks are advised to change their passwords as soon as possible.

Users are strongly advised to do the things mentioned above, because if not, then the hackers can get into the user's online account. Once again reminded that users must get used to have a different password for different internet accounts.

According to observers, the hackers will use the information they steal to attack the Epson customers, through malware or phishing attacks.

Leaking of data from Epson is a current events from a series of hack attacks that attack South Korea in recent months. One of the most notable attacks recently in the South is the leaking of information data from the 35 million user accounts on a social networking site.

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Samsung No Longer Interested, Buy HP's PC Business Unit

Samsung Electronics Co. said they were not interested in buying the PC business from Hewlett Packard (HP). This statement was denied rumors that the South Korean company will buy one of HP's business.

As quoted from the Economic Times on Friday (26/08/2011), that the contributions of Samsung as one of the components maker of computer chips and flat screens renowned, making it potentially as a PC maker a great company.

"I want to make a statement that Samsung Electronics will not buy HP's PC business," said Choi Gee-Sung, Chief Executive of the Samsung.

"HP is one of the leading players in the PC business, while Samsung is still a new player in that category. So based on the difference in scale is large enough, Samsung said it was not interested in an acquisition of HP's PC business," he added.

Samsung has sold approximately 10 million PC units last year, of which a quarter of HP's sales. South Korean company says that HP and Dell Inc. as their main clients for chips and flat screens.

Last week HP announced that they will soon discontinue its PC business, which one is stopping the production of tablets impelementasinya TouchPad.

The announcement led to speculation that some of the competitors are interested to buy a unit of HP's PC business, which analysts estimated worth USD10-12 billion.

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The PS3 and the Xbox 360 are Going Away

Electronic Arts (EA) has recently stated that PlayaStation 3 (PS3) and Xbox 360 will continue to exist for some time to come. EA believes Sony and Microsoft keep their products, before presenting the next generation gaming consoles.
Meanwhile, the price of video games for all gaming consoles are now very affordable, even Sony recently has also slashed the price of its flagship console of the PS3. This makes the industry experts asked for three major gaming console manufacturers is Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft to immediately issue a new device.
Nintendo has confirmed that Wii U will deploy a large scale in the next year, while Sony and Microsoft have plans to develop the PlayStation 4 (PS4) and Xbox 720.
Jens Uwe Intant, EA Europe boss told Eurogamer about the platforms that exist today still have a good quality machine, so they will not disappear any time soon.
"The three major manufacturers mentioned above have different platforms and also interesting. N is a portable console Wii is much preferred and move on. While the Xbox 360 certainly remain for some time to come," he said.
Intat also added that the PS3 price drop is expected to increase sales of the console until the time Christmas arrives.
EA is quite pleased with the condition of the current development of the gaming device, like a console that has an affordable price. Later this will increase the number of sales of games produced by EA.
However Intat confirms that new devices will also be needed in the future, in order to maintain the existence of gaming consoles and offers a wide range of new experience in gaming.

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6 Companies have Acquired Google

6 Companies have Acquired Google - Google Inc. is the giant search engine announced today that it will acquire Motorola's enterprise at a price of U.S. $ 12.5 billion. The official website of Google, Larry Page revealed that the collaboration with Motorola's Android operating system has created two companies.

"We will develop a whole ecosystem of Android to the interests of consumers, partners, and developers. I welcome the Motorola's entry into our family, "he said. With this acquisition, Motorola will hold a license Android and the Android operating system will remain open. "Motorola will be a separate business unit," he said.

Sanjay Jha, Motorola's Mobility CEO said, this transaction offers significant value for shareholders Motorola Mobility. "We have shared a productive partnership with Google to promote the Android platform and now through this combination, we will be able to do more to innovate and provide exceptional mobility solutions across our mobile devices," he said.

The acquisition is expected to be finished end of the year or early next year. This is Google's largest acquisition to date. The following 6 Companies Acquired Google :

1. DoubleClick's online advertising site
Acquisition: 13 April 2007
Price: U.S. $ 3.1 billion

2. Android mobile operating system
Acquisitions: August 17, 2005
Price: estimated U.S. $ 50 million

3. Admob mobile ad platform
Acquisition: 9 November 2009
Price: U.S. $ 750 million

4. Video sharing site YouTube
Acquisitions: October 9, 2006
Price: U.S. $ 1.65 billion

5. ITA Software
Acquisitions: July 1, 2010
Price: $ 700 million

6. Dodgeball location-based social networking
Acquisition: May 12, 2005
Price: unknown 

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GingerMaster Malware on the Android

A dangerous new malware found on smartphones android and move freely, even on the android operating system even though the most recent version can not be said to be safe.

The new malware is called "GingerMaster", according to a report from Kaspersky Lab via laptopmag, this malware is found to have stolen the android Data on smartphones that have been infected and transmit stolen information such as device ID, a phone number to a remote server.

GingerMaster Malware very scary because it is able to exploit the Android version 2.3 or Gingerbread. Gingermaster will have root access that allows to build direct line of communication between devices that are infected with a remote server.

Xuxian Jiang, a professor of computer science from North Carolina State University who discovered this GingerMaster said "Due to the fact GingerMaster able to exploit the current root, we think it poses one of the most serious threats for mobile users,"

Gingermaster infecting users, as do most smartphones virus, by hiding in a valid application and automatically download in the background, unnoticed. However, Kaspersky Lab researcher says there is no indication that any formal application in the Android market have a hidden malware.

Gingermaster Malware it self is actually a variant of DroidKungfu, namely a piece of malware that was found in May. The original version was found hiding in an unauthorized application on the application market of China, it has the same ability as GingerMaster but only on the previous version of the android.

But GingerMaster a different malware, malware is not only targeted at the Android 2.3.3 may also be infected at a higher version of the android, GingerMaster also managed to avoid detection from antivirus seleluar termuka all that has been tested,

to avoid various kinds of malware, Jiang gave a few tips below:
when you download smartphone applications, locate the leading application store, and check the reviews and ranking. If an application looks good, but the feedback from users to the contrary, it is better to leave it.

Jiang also said that in addition, make sure you feel comfortable with the data that will be it access, if you feel the data accessed by the application too much, better not be downloaded.

And lastly, make sure you always update anvirus on your smartphone. Hopefully some of the above tips can safeguard you from malware android smartphone GingerMaster quite scary.

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30% of U.S. Mobile Users Have Fake Call

Some 30 percent of the adult population (18-29 years) in the U.S. claimed to have faked the call in order to avoid contact with others.
 
Thus the results of the latest survey from the Pew Internet and American Life Project, as quoted by Mashable, Wednesday (17/08/2011).
 
This finding further confirms how dependent a person with their handheld devices. Based on these reports, as many as 42 percent of the adult population said they had difficulty completing a task for not holding their phones.
 
Meanwhile, the majority of the population aged 18 to 49 years claimed to use their cell phones as entertainment devices so as not to get bored.
 
However, it does not mean the U.S. population wants to be connected with their mobile phones. Almost a third of respondents said they sometimes turn off the phone for a while in order to rest. This applies for users of smartphones and feature phones.
 
This survey was conducted to determine differences in the character of users of smartphones and feature phone users. That is how they interact with their devices, as well as demographic differences of each type of phone.
 
Some of the most common activities undertaken smartphone and feature phone users, including instant messaging and taking photos. For smartphone users, accessing the Internet is the main reason they use these devices.
 
Other activities that often do owners of smartphones including the sending and receiving emails, playing games and downloading applications. In addition, the smartphone also often used to find information that urgent 

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Google acquires Motorola Mobility

Appear surprising news about Google, which acquired Motorola. Internet company's first class of course has its own reasons why choosing Motorola and not others.
Larry Page as the CEO of Google, last night gave a reason why Google acquired Motorola's Mobility at a price of USD 12.5 billion.
Android's success is the background of this decision. Do not be surprised if Google, given that Android has a lot of gadgets these advantages now a big player who can practically beat Nokia, but a new release made in November 2007.
Today about 150 million gadgets with Android OS is activated every day. Now Google's decision to buy Motorola's Larry Page is expressed as part of efforts to further develop Android.
Reasons for choosing Motorola is due to intellectual property owned by Motorola for over 80 years. Also, because Motorola Android bet by choosing as his single OS in smartphones in 2008. According to Larry, Motorola's decision when it is a smart choice.
Page also said that Android users of other vendors do not have to worry about Google's decision. Android will remain an open platform for all vendors. "We will run the Motorola as a separate business," said Larry.
Google is a big successful company and not easily satisfied. Looking at such a rapid development of Android, Google is looking for ways to further develop the ecosystem.

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Warp 1200D Latest 3D glasses by Vurix

Vurix recently launched a new 3D glasses, Wrap 12003D. These glasses are capable of displaying 2D or 3D image to the wearer with a ratio of 16:9. Not only that, by wearing these glasses, Vurix said to have the same sensation when watching a 75 inch screen from a distance of 10 feet or about 3 meters.

These glasses have two 852 × 480 LCD screens integrated in the glass. In addition the glass can also be set with ease. Users can open and close with an angle of 15 degrees. Not enough, the optical can also be set according to the distance between the eyes of users.

If you feel these features are still not enough, these glasses also daapt associated with the game console, media players, cell phones, DVD palyaer, and tablets. Two AA batteries are enough to play the video for 3 hours nonstop. Or if you want there is also a lithium ion battery that can last up to 7 hours

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iPhone 5 Not to release, but China already have counterfeit

iPhone 5 has been present in China and the price is very cheap. Oh, wait a minute. Turns out this is HiPhone 5, or iPhones 5 fake made ​​in China.

Price tag of only 200 yuan. The handset is sold in China e-commerce Taobao site.

Interestingly, the design claimed HiPhone is very similar to the iPhone 5. The author created an iPhone replica iPhone is based on photo 5, which is now busy on the internet.

"The shape is super thin with almost entire front is a touch screen, leaving only a little edge when compared to the iPhone 4. Its weight is very light and feels almost like plastic toys," according to local media reports, based in Shanghai, Metro Express.

China is known as 'rich' will be counterfeit products. Previously, an American blogger, had horrendous public through his writings that tell the existence of three fake Apple store.

Some countries are furious with the 'creativity' is China. Government of western countries for example, repeatedly criticized China for violating intellectual property rights on their own product range. Imitation products made ​​in China, covering almost all types ranging from watches, handbags, computer software, to mobile phones

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Microsoft Lucky to $ 60 Million

Microsoft is also taking advantage of the popularity of the Android operating system. The world's largest software vendor is reported to gain more revenue from Android platform rather than homemade, Windows Phone 7.

Yes, Microsoft did not engage directly towards making Android or handset. But they are known to draw royalties from licensing patents on Android phones, especially the HTC brand.

Sales of mobile Windows 7 Phone is far less encouraging. While HTC's sales large enough thanks to the adoption of the Android OS. Then estimated, Android just finished mine money for Microsoft.

"1.4 million unit sales of Windows Phone with $ 15 per unit royalty to Microsoft gets USD 21 million in the second quarter of 2011. While the HTC phones sold 12 million, with USD 5 per unit royalty to Microsoft earned $ 60 million of Android," market analysts call the Horace Dedieu from Asymco.

In 2010, Microsoft and HTC reach patent agreement. Although not stated implicitly how the royalties should be paid for HTC on Microsoft, the number reached USD 5 per unit sold.

Microsoft is also currently trying to reach an agreement, which is roughly equal to Motorola. Microsoft judge, Android phones Motorola violated its patent related to the process of application and data syncing.

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Car Wind Power, Going Up to 241 KM

This charming car can go faster than a Ferrari V12. Interestingly, these electric cars powered by wind. Wow.

Sports car made ​​by the CEO or a clean energy company Ecotricity Dale Vince is intended to help raise awareness on alternative energy. "We have to switch to electric vehicles. Car wind power is very important, "he said.

Borrowing Lotus Exige chassis as written on CNN, the car was powered by two 125-kilowatt motor that is capable of producing 330 brake hp. Lithium polymer battery in this car, can be recharged in less than two hours and capable of driving as far as 161-241 miles before the battery runs out.

To produce a car called the Nemesis is estimated would cost $ 1.6 million.

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Japan creating Air Conditioner Jackets

Japan seemed never to stop to make a very unique innovations. Japan has recently made ​​garments shaped jacket with air conditioning.

Futuristic trend seems to really make the Japanese desire to keep cool in the hot summer. Of course, most people will just turn on the AC, but the blackouts have become commonplace in certain regions in Japan after quake, tsunamis and the nuclear disaster that occurred. This makes the air conditioner can not be used in a long time.

Kuchofuku Co.. Ltd.Company which was established in 2004, making clothes shaped jacket which uses a pair of batteries that are on the jacket. Usefulness of such batteries are designed so that the jacket can draw air from the outside and fill in so it will feel cool when wearing it.

"People ask me, why would I want to wear a jacket when in hot conditions," said Hiroshi Ichigaya, an engineer, inventor of the technology Kuchofuku clothing.

"I tell them, because it is cooler than not wearing clothes," he said.

Post-tsunami in Japan needs to be conditioned to be so rare, Ichigaya represent sales to super cool clothing has increased tenfold.

He added that the goal is not to lower the air temperature, but more keep comfortable clothes with help evaporate sweat and keep the air to keep flowing.

"This discovery eliminates the need for air conditioning large energy consumers simultaneously," he concluded.

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Watches, first used the android os

Not just on a smartphone or tablet computer, the operating system Android will also land on watches. Obviously with the green robot using the OS, the watch has a more diverse functions than just a timepiece.

Is an Italian company called Blue Sky which will launch the Android-hour branded 'Im Watch'. The price is quite expensive, from USD 350.

PCMag Dikutipdari, Tuesday (09.07.2011), Android watches are already old school, the version 1.6. But it still feels cool to operate the touch screen mini which only 1.54 inch width.

Users can immerse several applications in it, like a smartphone. Content such as photos, emails and music can also be accessed though it might not be too comfortable in that tiny screen. He can also be connected with a smart phone via Bluetooth.

Hours are using Freescale processors IMX233 CPU and 64 MB of internal memory. The powerful 350 mAh battery that is claimed to hold up to 30 hours on a single refill.

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Apple iPad VS Samsung Galaxy Tab

Blocking the sale of Galaxy Tab 10.1, in the EU is seen as an important victory for Apple. Apple is also trying to block the sale of 10.1 Galaxy Tab key markets, a move that might make Samsung's weakened position in the tablet market.

Galaxy 10.1 got some good reviews and is regarded as one of the most qualified Android tablet. If the tablet can not be sold in a number of important markets, obviously a big loss for the Samsung.

"We believe, iPad tablet is superior but for consumers who are not interested in Apple products or more pleased with Android, we felt a new tablet from Samsung will get many takers," said Brian White, an analyst with technology from Ticonderoga.

But if Samsung's proven to violate Apple's intellectual property, then the superiority of IPAD and the iPhone will be more rampant. Because one of the toughest opponent is weakening its strength.

In his complaint, accusing Apple Samsung plagiarism outside in towards the iPhone and iPad product. Not just a matter of product design said to be very similar, but also in the form of icons on the smartphone screen.

Initial decision the court blocked the sale of Galaxy Tab 10.1 Europe is still likely to change because Samsung could still appeal. But the process takes a long time, at least a month.

Galaxy is currently blocking the new 10.1 in Europe and possibly Australia, but may be spread also to the global sphere. If Samsung's defeat, their first position is the strongest competitor Apple could drop.

"We believe Apple might consider a penalty or an agreement in a global perspective," said Mike Abramsky, an analyst with RBC Capital Markets.

Excerpted from International Business Times, Wednesday (08/10/2011), as Apple boss Steve Jobs is not going to let its products to trace. Some time ago, he said other companies should make the original product.

"We decided to do something about it (plagiarism-ed). We think competition is healthy, but competitors must-create the original technology, do not steal our property, "he asserted.

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Job for the hackers

Government of the United States an opening for the hackers computer systems that felt pretty good at dealing with what they call "the most serious problems on earth".

National Security Agency admitted it took a lot of hackers to deal with cyber warfare is increasingly becoming a threat to national security. His job, among others, strengthen the network, keeping up to date, tested through the system to find security holes, and watching for signs of the attacks.

Availability of professional hackers are losing a lot of Americans than the amount needed. That's why a number of federal agencies from DOD, DHS, NASA, and NSA came to Las Vegas this week, attending Defcon, the annual convention of hackers worldwide.

The NSA needs at least 1,500 people in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011 and 1500 people again next year, most of them are cyber experts. At the Defcon event, which followed about 10,000 participants, the NSA must compete with other agencies to find the best personnel.

The NSA is a spy for the United States is running a strategy of attack and defense in cyber warfare. This institution spying on the enemy and protect computer networks that store U.S. super-secret material - soft targets of the enemies of America.

"Right now we need cyber warrior, not a rocket scientist," said Richard George, technical director of Information Assurance Directorate, NSA, which handles cyber defense system. "This is the war we face today. And we need the best and brightest workers who are ready to bearing the title of cyber warriors."

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Microsoft Prepare $ 250 Thousand in anticipation of Cyber ​​Crime

Cyber ​​Crime ...! progressively increased. Especially in cyberspace it is very easily done by a person or group of professionals.

Currently Microsoft is giving special offer for those who can create the best tactic to scuttle the perpetrator. This is done by Microsoft because the risk of attacks on private and government computer systems continues to increase, Microsoft realized the importance of stimulating research related to computer security technology

BlueHat Prize Competition was announced on the U.S. software giant mat Black Hat computer security conference in Las Vegas. The competition is offering cash and other gifts worth more than $ 250 thousand to the software experts who can provide solutions to reduce cyber crime.

Through this competition, Microsoft hopes to inspire researchers, professionals working in the field of computer security, until the young hacker to contribute. The winner of this competition will be announced at a meeting of the Black Hat in Las Vegas, next year.

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Flying Carpet Technology

Two students from the Academy of Fine Arts in Wroclaw, Poland, creating a flying carpet.

Not flying carpets like in the movie story of 1001 nights, but the carpet and popularly known as "Allawan" only gives the sensation of flying in people who sit on it.

They put carpet on top of the box with a special mirror system so that when viewed looks like a flying carpet.

"We get this effect after doing lots of experiments with mirrors and other equipment," said Kamil Laszuk, one of the student researchers.

"You can use it to seat several people, lounger, footrest and table," said Laszuk.

Carpets can be placed anywhere, from living room to relax up Sahara desert to style as if in flight.

According Laszuk, the same trick can also be applied to other home furnishings that will create more flying furniture. "We believe no one has discovered this effect and use in the design of furniture except for us," said Laszuk

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Photovine, Google's Social Networking Photos

In the Year 2011, google Releasing some new sites such as Google Plus and Photovine. The second site is a social network, which distinguishes Google plus and Photovine, Google Plus is a social network like Facebook, Photovine is like a twitter.

 
Although Google does not much matter Photovine expose to the public, but it seems this layannan become one of the mainstays of Google. Mobile users can take photos from their phones and upload some photos in the same way on Twitter.

If you subscribe Photovine a friend, you will be able to see the latest photos uploaded your friend directly.

To this day, Photovine services were not functioning. There is only the opportunity to request an invitation to the site Photovine, without clear when this service will be launched officially.

Google gives some details about this service. "Photovine is a photo sharing service that was founded Slide," Google said in a statement. This social media company acquired in August.

    "It's a playful way to learn more about your friends, meet new people, and share your world with others."


Photovine appear, shortly after Google launched a social networking service, Google Plus. But it is unclear whether the two services will be allied.

Google posted a video showing how to take photos with the iPhone. It was obvious how Photovine will be one of the iPhone application. But this time Photovine applications not yet available on iTunes. There is also the assumption that Google will make Photovine for mobile users with the Android operating system.

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iPhone 5 Release

5 news of the arrival of the iPhone more and more widely heard. Previously, Apple's latest smartphone is touted to be released in the United States in September 2011. Now the latest report said the schedule stretch into October.

A report commissioned Investor's Business Daily is based on information obtained from sources that are very familiar with AT & T, the operator which provides data services for the iPhone.

Previous speculation that mention the iPhone 5, will present September, triggered by information that AT & T prohibits all employees on leave and vacation in that month.

Other sources, such as the various technology blog All Things Digital, also inform the same thing. Piper Jaffray analyst estimates there are potential pent-up demand for the successor to the iPhone 4, which can lead to strong sales.

Apple would not be willing to comment on speculation that comes ahead of the release of its product. The company's Steve Jobs will remain silent and let alone the various rumors to grow until the release time arrives. 

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