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Naked Erin Andrews Video May Be Trojan Horse For Mac And PC
1:00PM Jesus Diaz | 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 »
Software
Desktop-Collapsing Mac ‘Virus’ Now Available for Download
7:24PM John Herrman | 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 »
Robots
Wall-E Has Nothing on Mech Virus
10:45AM Adrian Covert | 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 »
Software
The Conficker Virus Scams You $US50 To Remove It
7:37AM Erica Ho | Kaspersky Labs discovered that Conficker is charging users $US49.95 in order to “remove” the virus from your system. Is it part of a larger business model where the makers intend to profit? More »
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QOTD
Do You Think Mac OS X Needs Anti-Virus Software?
8:20AM Jesus Diaz | As you probably know, the BBC and a bunch of publications pounced over a “new” Tech Support Note recommending the use of anti-virus software, accusing Apple of “quietly” changing their tune about the Mac being virus-proof. We discovered this was false. Then Apple removed the notes, saying they were obsolete because Mac OS X is designed with built-in protection. Certainly, Mac OS X’s architecture and their out-of-the-box security policies make their OS safer than Windows. Or does it? Despite the technical arguments, do you think Mac OS X needs anti-virus software? More »
Software
Giz Explains: Why OS X Shrugs Off Viruses Off Better Than Windows
5:00AM Matt Buchanan | Mac OS X, mythically immune to common computer plagues, has actually always welcomed antivirus software. Or, uh, maybe not. Confused? No worries—here’s how OS X and Windows differ on resisting viruses and other nasties.
Random Stuff
Big Screen Virus Alert Is Worse Than a Big Screen BSoD
4:30AM Jason Chen | 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 »
Peripherals
The Pentagon Bans USB Flash Drives: Will There Be a Floppy Disk Comeback?
7:30AM Gizmodo US Edition | AP reports that the Department of Defence has, at least for the time being, banned USB flash drives and is collecting all Pentagon-owned drives from the entire department. The Pentagon hasn’t issued an official statement, but a spokesman did say that they are dealing with a “global virus” that affects such external storage. Apparently, Department of Defence lackeys are being told that they may not get their drives back, and no information has been given regarding the length of the ban. A list of items now banned from the Pentagon after the jump. More »
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