| Elaborate 'pharming' attack targeted 50 banks
An attack this week that targeted online customers of at least 50 financial institutions in the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific has been shut down, a security expert said Thursday. The attack was notable for the extra effort put into it by the hackers, who constructed a separate look-alike Web site for each financial institution they targeted, said Henry Gonzalez, senior security researcher for Websense. To be infected, a user had to be lured to a Web site that hosted malicious code exploiting a critical vulnerability revealed last year in Microsoft's software, Websense said. The vulnerability, for which Microsoft had issued a patch, is particularly dangerous since it requires a user merely to visit a Web site rigged with the malicious code. Once lured to the Web site, an unpatched computer would download a Trojan horse in a file called "iexplorer.exe," which then downloads five additional files from a server in Russia.
Idenix Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2007 ...
As we begin 2008, we are a stronger, leaner organization that will devote all of our resources to the discovery and continued development of antiviral drugs for the treatment of HCV and HIV." Financial Results For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007, Idenix reported total revenues of $12.6 million, compared with total revenues of $15.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. Total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2007 consisted primarily of reimbursement by Novartis of expenses incurred by Idenix in connection with the development of Tyzeka(R)/Sebivo(R), the amortization of up front fees associated with development programs licensed by Novartis, and royalties associated with worldwide sales of Tyzeka/Sebivo. The $2.7 million reduction in total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2007 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2006 is due primarily to lower development expenses associated with licensed programs and subsequent reimbursement of such expenses by Novartis.
Go Daddy Is A Trailblazer in Safeguarding Customer Data
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. The Go Daddy Group, Inc. network of registrars are the first to back-up all of their customer information with an outside data storage firm under new regulations set forth by The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). The Registrar Data Escrow (RDE) program is an ICANN initiative designed to protect consumers from losing control of their domain names should a registrar lose its accreditation or go defunct. Of course, Go Daddy, the global leader in domain registrations, has always backed up its data including the registrant and other contact information through a multi-pronged program that also protects registrants privacy. Escrowing the data with ICANN, per the new regulations, provides an additional layer of security, while also setting a good example for the registrar community.
7 Questions for Cutting-Edge Game Developer Kellee Santiago
Neither Jenova nor I came to USC thinking we were going to develop video games. My background was theater. It wasn’t until we were both in the Interactive Media masters program that we became inspired to make games. A couple of our professors have an inspiring philosophy of play-centric game designs—using games to communicate emotions and stories in different ways. How is that different from more traditional gaming? Game makers know how to make people feel excited. They know how to make them feel cool, how to make them feel frustrated and challenged. Those are four emotions in a huge spectrum of human emotions. Look at the way people respond to other mediums, like film, literature and TV. They talk about how something makes them feel—"This movie was really sad," or "That was a powerful moment." Games today are more feature-based.
Every School Every Thursday -- Des Moines East/North
Student council members will go around and collect the change from each classroom and place the money in a large container by the front office so students can see how much has been collected. This is not a contest, just a service project. The money goes to support children with leukemia and their families, as well as cancer research. This year's student council members are Jonathon Hyde, Morgan Dubreuil, Ryan Thammathay, Kelsey Ambrose, Olivia Bruek, Kevin Pham, Grant Smith, Breonna Harris, Alexis Larson and Manny Aguilar. Their teacher sponsors are Peggy Culver and Kim Jensen. The student council has already sponsored a plastic-bag recycling project and a food drive this year. Pleasant Hill
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Stowe at McKee
The students in Heather Lynam's classroom have a business called Cluster Creations.
UK MPs reject referendum on EU Treaty
Brown has been under severe pressure from opposition parties and campaign groups to hold a popular vote on the treaty ever since he signed the text last December (seeEurActiv 21/01/08). Meanwhile, parliamentary committees have already been discussing the treaty on an issue-by-issue basis for a month. Opposition leader David Cameron said the decision means "people feel cheated and cynical because promises made are promises being broken". He was referring to commitments by Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats to hold a referendum on the abandoned Constitutional Treaty in their manifestos for the 2005 general election. The issue split the Liberal Democrat party, whose leader Nick Clegg had ordered his MPs to abstain from yesterday's vote. Yet aquarter of Lib Dem MPs defied the orderand voted in favour of a referendum, with three frontbenchers resigning to do so.
NOLA Fired Up: Three-day ceramics event starts Friday
To comment or read his previous articles, visit blog.nola.com/dougmaccash. NOLA FIRED UP CERAMICS EXHIBITS Academy Gallery 5256 Magazine St., 899-8111. "NOLA Fired Up," group exhibit, with Kim Bernadas, Pat Benard, Nini Bodenheimer, Madeline Faust, Jo Ann Greenberg, Alice Henderson, Tom Ladousa and Jane Schramel, with a reception Sat, 6-9, through April 1. Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-4; Sat, 10 a.m.-4. Ariodante Gallery 535 Julia St., 524-3233. Pottery by Dawn Chatoney and photos by Elizabeth Bick, with a reception Sat, 6-9, through March. Mon-Sat, 11 a.m.-5. The Big Top (3 Ring Circus Gallery) 1638 Clio St., 569-2700. "Clay Under the Big Top," group exhibit including Mark Derby, Naomi Duffey, Michele Hudelot, Maria LuVollo, Bill Newman, Diane Pecnik and Pandra Williams, with a reception, 6-10, through March 29.
Pheasants Forever celebrates 25th anniversary
What's unique about Pheasants Forever is its business model. From day one, the group has empowered county chapters to determine how 100 percent of their locally raised conservation funds will be spent.As a result, chapter volunteers get to see the fruits of their labor in the form of local habitat projects. .
Westminster talks to set unionist agenda for the future of Scotland
We have never had that from the UK government," the source said.And he added: "The reason that is so important is because, at the end of this process, we would envisage a Scotland Act Amendment Bill coming through the House of Commons and that needs government support."The Liberal Democrats believe a lot of the work of the commission will involve Treasury officials, because of the complex arguments over fiscal control and responsibility, and that will need positive support from the UK government. The Tories are more cautious, looking for the practical details of the commission's work to be thrashed out today.For Labour, the central issue is the difference between Ms Alexander, the Scottish Labour leader, and Mr Browne. Ms Alexander has made the drive for more powers for Holyrood a central part of her leadership.
Misadventures in Atlanta
I will probably go to a Super Bowl party in Alpharetta. The host added a twist to donate items/money for a great cause, so it's a win-win. As long as the screen is big, I'm happy. Happy Friday everyone!! Permalink | Comments (363) | Post your comment | Categories: Sports .
West Coast Conference Tournament Preview
Omar Samhan is a beast down low at both ends of the floor. The Gaels have a lot of offensive options. Contender: If Gonzaga or St. Mary's don't reach the final, San Diego is the team most likely to dethrone them. The Toreros have won 10 of their last 12 games, and their three losses in WCC play were all to the Bulldogs or Gaels. One more thing: the conference tournament is San Diego, which immediately gives the Toreros an advantage. Brandon Johnson is one of the best guards in the conference, and Gyno Pomare is a very good scorer and rebounder down low.Sleeper: Considering no one outside of the aforementioned three finished above .500, the pickings are slim for a legitimate sleeper. However, Santa Clara could potentially be a threat. The Broncos lost four of their last six games, but they have one of the best big men in the country in John Bryant.
Brucie enjoys birthday in style
Veteran entertainer Bruce Forsyth has said he has no plans to retire as he celebrates his 80th birthday. "If I look as though I'm past it, I'll know it," he said at the London hotel where he will later host a star-studded dinner with 280 guests. Flanked by two beauty queens, he also hit back at claims he is "doddery" and too old to host Strictly Come Dancing. "Senile, yes, but not doddery," joked the former Generation Game host, who has been a star for 50 years. "You try to do live TV for two hours on a Saturday night without mistakes," he added. .
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