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1 Million prize offered for cracking an encryption algorithm: related news
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in Computer Security
via ZDNet @ 1:07 8th Jul
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Midway Games today announced its second-quarter fiscal results for the period ended June 30. Net revenues fell from $31.8 million last year at this time to $23.4 million, but the total did exceed Midway's prior guidance of $18 million. The publisher suffered a net loss of $34.8 million for the quarter, more than double last year's $14.3 million. Looking at the entire first half, net loss is an even uglier almost $69 million.
in Video Games
via Gamers.com @ 9:28 5th Aug
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The funding activity in India in digital media is picking up fast: Bangalore-based online DVD rental company Seventymm has received $12.5 million (Rs 50 crore) from NEA Indo US Ventures. This will be the third round of funding for Seventymm, which now has a total capital of around $22 million. While DFJ with ePlanet Ventures had invested $2 million in 2005, the rest was raised from Matrix Partners in 2006.. Last year Seventymm had acquired Delhi-based online DVD rental firm Madhouse, which had received angel investment of $228,000.
in Gadgets
via PaidContent.org @ 17:23 21st Aug
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Books-A-Million Inc. reported web revenue increased 3% to $6.3 million in the first quarter ended May 3, 2008, from $6.1 million in the same quarter in 2007. Comparable store sales decreased $3.6 million, or 3.4% in the same period to $102 million, vs. the first quarter of 2007.
in E-commerce
via InternetRetailer.com @ 1:19 19th Jun
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rsk writes "Keyczar is an encryption toolkit born out of the Google Security Team and released under the Apache 2 license. Keyczar's purpose is to make managing encryption of secured data much easier than it has been, with the following features: a simple API; key rotation and versioning; safe default algorithms, modes, and key lengths; automated generation of initialization vectors and ciphertext signatures; Java and Python implementations (C++ coming soon); and international support in Java (Python coming soon). The example on the website is only 2 lines long, and a more fully worked out example is also provided for folks wanting to get started 'for reals.'"
in Computer Security
via Slashdot @ 2:13 17th Aug
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Marketplace Research by Terapeak Offered as Alternative to eBay Marketplace Research VICTORIA, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ - Terapeak, an eBay Certified Provider, today announced that Marketplace Research by Terapeak is being offered as an alternative for eBay Marketplace Research, which eBay plans to retire as of September 15th, 2008. Available to all existing eBay Marketplace Research subscribers, and to all eBay users going forward, the tool will be accessible from the eBay website, and Terapeak will provide dedicated customer support. Fred Speckeen, CEO of Terapeak/AERS, says, "The transfer of research responsibilities to Terapeak reflects our longstanding business relationship with eBay, and our company's commitment to providing the best market research product possible.
in Online Auctions
via Reuters @ 15:51 19th Aug
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Today's financial firms are implementing data encryption technology to proactively address vulnerabilities and prevent security breaches. For comprehensive protection, however, companies should consider encryption strategies that effectively safeguard removable media devices as well.
in Computer Security
via BizReport.com @ 1:08 21st Aug
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Today's financial firms are implementing data encryption technology to proactively address vulnerabilities and prevent security breaches. For comprehensive protection, however, companies should consider encryption strategies that effectively safeguard removable media devices as well.
in Computer Security
via Line56 @ 0:55 21st Aug
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Images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope of the Perseus cluster of stars have helped scientists to solve a 100 million-year-old mystery of how giant structures in deep space are prevented from disintegrating. The spectacular pictures show vast, thread-like "filaments" of gas which emerge from the centre of a galaxy known as NGC 1275, situated some 235 million light years away from Earth.
in General Science
via The Independent @ 23:17 20th Aug
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Video game accessories manufacturer Mad Catz today revealed its fourth quarter and full-year earnings for the period ended March 31. Sales in the fourth quarter were up over 13 percent to $21.9 million while net loss amounted to $0.8 million. For the entire year, however, net sales were $87.6 million (down over 12 percent) and Mad Catz posted a net income of $3.2 million, down slightly from the previous year's $3.7 million.
in Video Games
via Gamers.com @ 13:02 1st Jul
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Microsoft's Windows Server customers have not yet burned through all of the $240 million in certificates that allow them to get Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise Server operating system and a year's worth of tech support from Microsoft instead of buying it through Novell. These Windows-Linux shops apparently want to acquire extended service contracts for SLES, and that is why Microsoft has coughed up another $100 million check for Novell.
in Open Source
via IT Jungle @ 7:58 21st Aug
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With the advent of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), encrypting stored credit card numbers is no longer optional. Any company that stores, processes, or transmits credit card information regardless of size or volume of transactions must encrypt stored credit card data or face serious consequences for non-compliance, including fines of up to $500,000, he loss of brand integrity, and erosion of market value. While the PCI standard offers road guidance featuring rules on the proper use of firewalls, computer access controls, anti-virus software, and more it s the encryption requirements that are proving to be among the most difficult or organizations to address. According to a study conducted by Verisign Global Security Consulting Services, failure to address the data encryption requirements of PCI is the most c
in Computer Security
via ComplianceHome @ 23:57 19th Aug
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One of academia's leading cryptanalysts has rated a new security format as " absolutely unbreakable".
in Computer Security
via Personal Computer World @ 20:13 7th Jul
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One of academia's leading cryptanalysts has rated a new security format as " absolutely unbreakable".
in Computer Security
via Computing.co.uk @ 13:32 7th Jul
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One of academia's leading cryptanalysts has rated a new security format as " absolutely unbreakable".
in Computer Security
via Infomatics @ 13:32 7th Jul
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One of academia's leading cryptanalysts has rated a new security format as " absolutely unbreakable".
in Computer Security
via PC Magazine UK @ 13:33 7th Jul
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One of academia's leading cryptanalysts has rated a new security format as " absolutely unbreakable".
in Computer Security
via Information World Review @ 9:13 7th Jul
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in Nanotech
via Xconomy @ 18:09 30th Jun
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Digital revenue at the BBC’s overseas, profit-making BBC Worldwide division ballooned from £13.9 million ($27.4 million) to £21.9 million ($43.2 million) in the year to March 31, thanks to ads on the new BBC.com and to sales from the likes of iTunes and YouTube. The controversial BBC.com made £1.5 million ($2.96 million) from ads and sponsorships since its November launch. The site only runs ads outside the UK and plans to increase inventory, while ”an international commercial iPlayer functionality is being explored”, too.
in MP3
via PaidContent.org @ 23:21 8th Jul
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In the third quarter NBTYs web sales rose by 35% to $24.7 million from $18.3 million in the prior year. In comparison, same-store sales in North America declined by 6% while total revenue grew by 6.4% to $535 million for the third quarter ended June 30 from $503 million in the prior year. Net income declined to $46 million in the third quarter from $51 million in the prior year.
in E-commerce
via InternetRetailer.com @ 18:25 30th Jul
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LONDON (Thomson Financial) - European newspaper publisher Mecom Group Plc. reported a narrower first-half pretax loss, and said it expects a stable performance in the second half.
in E-commerce
via Interactive Investor International @ 10:42 20th Aug
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A British lord who was selling off his title and property on the Internet website eBay said Saturday he has halted the auction because of concerns over whether the bids were genuine.David Piper, 58, also known as Lord Warleigh, attracted bids of around three million pounds (3.8 million euros, 5.8 million dollars) for the lot, which included a nine-bedroom house in Plymouth, southwestern England, a modern art collection and two Bentley cars.
in Online Auctions
via Daily Times @ 7:17 18th Aug
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Deutsche Telekom's online music download portal Musicload has launched its services in Austria and Switzerland. Both portals offer more than 3 million songs, audiobooks and music videos that can be downloaded for free and include music and other content from local bands as well. Musicload already has 3 million registered users in Germany. Customers can choose to pay for each download separately, between EUR 0.79 and EUR 1.99 in Austria or between CHF 1 CHF 2.95 in Switzerland or sign up for a audio streaming subscription called Musicload Nonstop, which costs EUR 8.95 per month in Austria and CHF 12.95 per month in Switzerland. Of the 3 million songs, Musicload offers 1 million as MP3 file and plans to increase the DRM-free portfolio during the coming months.
in E-commerce
via Telecom.paper @ 11:33 8th Jul
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Rob Goldsmith writes to point out this interview with Dr. Paul Dear, founder of the N-Prize, and explains: "For those of you who haven yet heard of the N-Prize, the N-Prize is a 9,999.99 (sterling) cash prize which can be claimed by any individual, or group, who are able to prove that they have put into orbit a small satellite. The satellite must weigh between 9.99 and 19.99 grams, and must orbit the Earth at least 9 times. This project must be done within a budget of 999.99 (sterling)."
in Web Developer
via Slashdot @ 17:41 17th Jun
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