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Submission + - Google app verification service detects only 15% of infected apps (ncsu.edu)

Submitted by ShipLives on Monday December 10, 2012 @09:45AM

ShipLives writes: Researchers have tested Google's app verification service (included in Android 4.2 last month), and found that it performed very poorly at identifying malware in apps. Specifically, the app verification service identified only ~15% of known malware in testing — whereas existing third-party security apps identified between 51% and 100% of known malware in testing.

Submission + - Prototype clickjacking rootkit developed for Android (ncsu.edu)

Submitted by ShipLives on Monday July 02, 2012 @09:35AM

ShipLives writes: Mobile security researchers have identified an aspect of Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and earlier models that clickjacking rootkits could exploit. As part of an effort to identify potential weaknesses in smartphone platforms, the team was able to develop a proof-of-concept prototype rootkit that attacks the Android framework, rather than the underlying operating system kernel. Video demonstration here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxpMPrqnxC0

Submission + - Squishy Memory Tech Feels Like Jell-O (ncsu.edu)

Submitted by ShipLives on Thursday July 14, 2011 @07:52AM

ShipLives writes: Researchers have developed a memory device that is soft and functions well in wet environments – could lead to new biocompatible electronic devices.

Submission + - Developer calls Amazon Appstore a "Disaster" (bithack.se)

Submitted by Anonymous Coward on Monday July 04, 2011 @10:10AM

An anonymous reader writes: The developer of the current #2 Top App on Android Market has written a very interesting article giving six reasons why they decided to pull their game from Amazon Appstore. From the article: "If you are a small indie development team, or possibly even alone, don't bother with Amazon Appstore. Create a great app, publish it on Android Market, and provide great customer support. You will never succeed on Amazon Appstore without a big wallet, or at least an established reputation so that Amazon puts value behind their promises."

Submission + - China Grows Its Own Twitter, With Chinese Characte (talkingpointsmemo.com)

Submitted by Stirfry192 on Friday July 01, 2011 @09:59AM

Stirfry192 writes: Twitter is banned in China, and the authorities are trying to foster a censored version of the service, but the speed and nature of such services calls into question China's ability to retain control — especially in combustible, highly emotional situations.

Submission + - Terry Pratchett Considers Assisted Suicide Process (boingboing.net)

Submitted by

cHALiTO

on Tuesday June 14, 2011 @11:02AM

cHALiTO writes: "Beloved science fiction and fantasy writer Terry Pratchett has terminal early-onset Alzheimer's. He's determined to have the option of choosing the time and place of his death, rather than enduring the potentially horrific drawn-out death that Alzheimer's sometimes brings. But Britain bans assisted suicide, and Pratchett is campaigning to have the law changed. As part of this, he has visited Switzerland's Dignitas clinic, an assisted suicide facility, with a BBC camera crew, as part of a documentary will include Britain's first televised suicide. Pratchett took home Dignitas's assisted suicide consent forms."

Submission + - New technique to help develop MMORPG content? (ncsu.edu)

Submitted by ShipLives on Tuesday June 14, 2011 @10:03AM

ShipLives writes: Researchers have developed a new method that can predict MMORPG player behavior. The tool could be used by the game industry to develop new game content, or to help steer players to the parts of a game they will enjoy most. Don't think it should replace user feedback, but pretty cool data-driven approach. Ideally, could help developers make good decisions about new games/expansions.

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