Day: September 23, 2013

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 201309-12

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 201309-12 – Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Apache HTTP Server, possibly allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, cause a Denial of Service condition or perform man-in-the-middle attacks. Versions less than 2.2.25 are affected…….


US judge says HTC violated Nokia patents

The ITC has initially found the Taiwanese company in violation of two Nokia patents, in response to a claim filed last year…….


Google Dropping Netscape Plugin API Support In Chrome/Blink

An anonymous reader writes “Google today announced it is dropping Netscape Plugin Application Programming Interface support in Chrome. The company will be phasing out support over the coming year, starting with blocking webpage-instantiated plugins in January 2014. Google has looked at anonymous Chrome usage data and estimates that just six NPAPI plug-ins were used by…


Endless Stair: Like stepping into an Escher painting

Call it a stairway to heaven. A towering temporary installation now on display in front of London’s Tate Modern is made up of a series of interlocking staircases that veer left and right…….


Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 201309-11

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 201309-11 – Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Subversion, allowing attackers to cause a Denial of Service, escalate privileges, or obtain sensitive information. Versions less than 1.7.13 are affected…….


FDA to start reining in the Wild West of medical apps

The FDA says it is only regulating products that turn smartphones into medical devices it already oversees, such as apps that let your phone act as an electronic stethoscope or give feedback on CPR…….


It’s official: Firm numbers show firm global lead of pricey iPhone 5s

Carrier activation numbers show first adopters shun the iPhone 5c – especially in China……


FAA May Let You Use Electronic Devices During Airplane Takeoff and Landing Soon

colinneagle writes “Members of an FAA advisory panel are reportedly meeting this week to make changes to the ban on the use of electronic devices on an airplane during takeoff and landing. The new regulations will allow the use of electronic devices to access content stored on the devices, including e-books, music, podcasts, and video….


iSimple module connects steering wheel buttons with smartphone voice command

Access smartphone navigation, calling, and audio features without lifting a finger from the wheel with the iSimple InSeam…….


WordPress Bradesco Gateway Cross Site Scripting

WordPress Bradesco Gateway plugin suffers from a cross site scripting vulnerability. Versions prior to 2.0 are affected…….