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  • #remainders

    Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)

    YouTube;s Going 1080p So That You Can Watch Silly Videos In High-Def...Yet Another "Virus" Attacks Unsecured Jailbroken Phones...USB AM/FM Tuner Made By Company Who Hasn't Heard Of Internet Radio...Pirates Decorate Their MacBooks With Crossbones... More »
    11/12/09
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    By Rosa Golijan
  • #badnews

    Oh Sh*t: New Viruses Download Child Porn Onto Your Computer

    Getting a virus that uses your computer to send itself, and spam, out without your knowledge is bad. Getting a virus that hides kiddie porn on your computer is much, much worse. More »
    11/10/09
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    By Adam Frucci
  • #apology

    Apologies: We Had Malware Running as Ads On Gizmodo

    10/27/09
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  • #virus

    Beware: Naked Erin Andrews Video May Be Trojan Horse for Mac and PC

    If you are hunting down Erin Andrews' naked peephole video and you are a dummy, beware: It may be a trick to get you to install a trojan horse, disguised as a video player. More »
    07/21/09
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    By Jesus Diaz
  • #apple

    Desktop-Collapsing Mac 'Virus' Now Available for Download

    One year ago, the Newton "Virus" for OS X dismantled Mac users' desktops on video, subjecting icons and menu bars alike to the merciless force of gravity. Now, finally, you can download your own copy of this erstwhile art project. More »
    06/08/09
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    By John Herrman
  • #makerfaire2009

    Wall-E Has Nothing on Mech Virus

    Sure, Wall-E is all cute and adorable, but does he spew melted floppy disks? No. This is why I, in my humble opinion, think that Mech Virus is way cooler than Wall-E could ever hope to be. More »
    05/30/09
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    By Adrian Covert
  • #tgif

    10 Gadgets That Can Protect You From The Swine Flu Pandemic

    According to the CDC, the regular flu has killed 13,000 people since January—but the Swine Flu kills like 1% of that and everyone is freaking out. These gadgets can bring you peace of mind. More »
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    05/01/09
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    By Sean Fallon
  • #botnet

    Symantec Finds First Mac Botnet, Already Launching DDoS Attacks

    04/17/09
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  • #conficker

    Conficker Worm Claims High Profile Victim: University of Utah

    04/12/09
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  • #badges

    New PC Badges Help Us With our Conficker Decision

    Thanks, Italo, for mocking up these new PC badges. It'll really help us decide which model to buy with our $1500. More »
    04/10/09
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    By Jason Chen
  • #virus

    The Conficker Virus Scams You $50 To Remove It

    Kaspersky Labs discovered that Conficker is charging users $49.95 in order to "remove" the virus from your system. Is it part of a larger business model where the makers intend to profit? More »
    04/09/09
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    By Erica Ho
  • #desperation

    A Cry for Help from Cranky Windows Guy

    Yes, it's true. I got a horrible virus on my beloved Dell laptop running Windows XP. My coworkers are having a field day. But seriously, I need some help. I'm willing to swallow my pride. More »
    03/29/09
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    By Adam Frucci
  • #spynet

    Immense 'GhostNet' Computer Spy System Is Going to Put Cranky Windows Guy Over the Edge

    If you thought Cranky Windows Guy was angry now, this vast spy system we read about today—targeting 103 countries—is really going to be the piss in his corn flakes that ruins the weekend. More »
    03/29/09
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    By Jack Loftus
  • #microsoft

    Microsoft and Cybersecurity Superfriends Offer $250k for Conficker Worm Maker

    Microsoft is offering a $250,000 bounty for the Conficker worm's designer. Microsoft isn't alone in this hunt for the writer of the biggest PC worm in recent history. More »
    02/13/09
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    By Brian Lam
  • #nowheretorun

    Seeing Viral Spread of Target Stores Across U.S. Somehow Not as Terrifying as Wal-Mart

    Seeing Wal-Mart spread across the U.S. in that video last month reminded me of a virus consuming mankind, but this Target one? Not so much. It's not a perfect store, but it's certainly no Wal-Mart. More »
    02/01/09
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    By Jack Loftus
  • #qotd

    Do You Think Mac OS X Needs Anti-Virus Software?

    12/03/08
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  • #apple

    Giz Explains: Why OS X Shrugs Off Viruses Better Than Windows

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    Feature
    12/03/08
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    By matt buchanan
  • #virusalert

    Big Screen Virus Alert Is Worse Than a Big Screen BSoD

    Reader David sends in this outdoor virus alert on the busiest street in Montreal, Canada. Could this be the start of a new FAIL trend? More »
    12/03/08
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    By Jason Chen
  • #government

    The Pentagon Bans USB Flash Drives: Will There Be a Floppy Disk Comeback?

    11/22/08
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  • #badpadrebad

    Priest Infects Church Network By Surfing the Web for Porn (NSFW)

    10/20/08
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  • #asuseeeboxb202

    Asus Recalls Worm-Infested Eee PCs From Japan

    10/14/08
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