Archive for October, 2008

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Oct

Software Can Duplicate Your Keys Using a Photo Taken From 200 Feet Away [Scary]

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Check this post Software Can Duplicate Your Keys Using a Photo Taken From 200 Feet Away [Scary] from Gizmodo: There are skilled locksmiths out there that can reproduce a key from high-resolution images, but new software developed by computer scientists at UC San Diego has simplified the process to a frightening degree. In fact, their [...]

30
Oct

A Look Deep Inside Fake Antivirus

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A series of three articles goes deep into the trend of fake antivirus/antispyware programs that are popular among malware authors.  Highly recommended reading for an understanding of how this stuff works.  All are written by Joe Stewart of SecureWorks. The Phish That Bites Back looks at what can happen if you try to fight back [...]