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Security researchers have created a rootkit that can hide itself in an obscure part of the CPU, avoiding detection from current antivirus products. The proof-of-concept software will be demonstrated publicly for the first time at the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas this August.
A security flaw in Gmail could allow spammers to send a potentially unlimited number of messages due to a recently discovered vulnerability. According to the Information Security Research Team, Gmail is susceptible to a man-in-the-middle attack that allows a spammer to send thousands of bulk e-mails through Google's SMTP service without fear of detection.
The first Gears of War 2 gameplay video has been released. Introduced by series creator Cliff Bleszinski, the trailer includes chainsaw duels, large scale firefights with Locust Horde and stunning new visuals. Discussion on the forum.
Criterion Games, a studio of Electronic Arts, announced that the award-winning driving game Burnout Paradise is being rebuilt specifically for the PC. Burnout Paradise will be the first Burnout title ever made for the PC, customized with expanded multiplayer, enhanced online features, and community driven content. Discussion on the forum
Take-Two Interactive Software said that "Pirates of the Caribbean" director Gore Verbinski will make a movie version of "BioShock", its hit video game. The movie will be made by Universal Pictures and John Logan, writer of "Gladiator" and "Sweeney Todd", was in talks to pen the screenplay, Take-Two said. Discussion on the forum.
Also related to Take-Two Interactive, EA has recently secured a $1 billion dollar loan to use towards its acquisition of the publisher, should the two parties ever reach an agreement in the future.
Creative and driver modder Daniel Kawakami have settled their issues, as Daniel has been allowed to release a Dolby Digital Live Unlocker for the SoundBlaster X-Fi series. He was allowed to release the patch under the circumstances that he did not modify any existing executables or DLL files.
Gareth sent in this video of a modular robot, which can reassemble itself when kicked apart. A robot developed by roboticists at the University of Pennsylvania is made of modules that can recognise each other without any human interaction.
Forum member "Other Ed" sent in details that Codemasters Studios, has secured the exclusive video game rights to Formula 1. The creators of genre-leading racing titles Colin McRae: DiRT and Race Driver: GRID, will lead the design and development of official FIA Formula One World Championship games for home console, handheld and PC gaming formats.
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