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Daily Archives: May 6, 2015
Can the Rombertik malware really “destroy computers”? No, no, three times NO!
We didn’t really want to get drawn into this one. But it’s hard to avoid commenting on malware that has variously been described as a “terrifying suicide bomber'” and as having a payload that “destroys computers.”
Spamming diet pill pusher Sale Slash has assets frozen by FTC
The company allegedly used illegal spam emails and fake celebrity endorsements to trick people into handing over cash for their suspect weight loss miracle pills.
Grooveshark is back already. Or is it?
A new version of Grooveshark has appeared online days after the original folded due to the threat of legal action and a huge damages claim.
Geolocation traces stolen watch right to suspects’s left wrist
We often warn you to be careful about leaving geolocation features enabled on your mobile devices. Fortunately, this woman didn’t listen!
Accused game hacker flees to Europe, says he can’t afford defence
The Australian, who’s fled to Europe, was 17 when he allegedly took part in the heist of unreleased gaming and Apache helicopter training software.
Apple confirms: tattooed wrists confuse Watch
Some dark wrist tattoos can block the Apple Watch from measuring heart rates and can then turn into a passcode-demanding pain in the wrist. 