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In-the-wild exploits target Apple QuickTime flaw; proof-of-concept malware aims at Second Life

In-the-wild exploits target Apple QuickTime flaw; proof-of-concept malware aims at Second Life

Researchers have spotted two active attacks and a new proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit that take advantage of a still unpatched vulnerability in Apple QuickTime.
Dan Kaplan Dec 5 2007 9:45AM Security
Futurologist predicts life in 2030

Futurologist predicts life in 2030

Neurological interfaces to a super-intelligent internet are among the predictions of what life will be like in 2030..
Staff Writers Nov 27 2007 7:00AM Strategy
Government loses customer details

Government loses customer details

Around 15,000 Standard Life customers have been warned that they could face ID theft after a courier's blunder exposed their banking and pension details.
Iain Thomson Nov 6 2007 2:28PM Security
Second Life to host virtual career fair

Second Life to host virtual career fair

Make sure your avatar is snappily dressed for the interview..
Oct 17 2007 7:21AM Software
IBM union calls strike in Second Life

IBM union calls strike in Second Life

Italian IBM workers have called a virtual strike in Second Life to protest at low pay.
Matt Chapman Sep 21 2007 7:27AM Software
Boffins believe there is life on Mars

Boffins believe there is life on Mars

New analysis of data from the Viking Mars probes, which landed on the planet in the 1970s, suggests that life may well exist on the surface.
Iain Thomson Aug 28 2007 8:13AM Strategy
Banking crisis hits Second Life

Banking crisis hits Second Life

The Second Life bank has closed due to insolvency. The bank was unable to meet US$180,000 in withdrawal requests.
Tom Sanders Aug 14 2007 5:03PM Software
Spammers claim 'Life is beautiful'

Spammers claim 'Life is beautiful'

Spammers have launched a widespread malicious spam campaign which contains a ZIP attachment to a so-called screensaver.
Staff Writers Jul 30 2007 2:47PM Security
Frankenstein musical comes to Second Life

Frankenstein musical comes to Second Life

A romantic drama based on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein will be the first musical to be streamed live in Second Life when it airs in August.
Matt Chapman Jul 30 2007 2:10PM Oddware
Gadget site launches 'real' shop in Second Life

Gadget site launches 'real' shop in Second Life

Iwantoneofthose.com takes the high street shopping experience online.
Staff Writers Jul 16 2007 2:25PM Software
Second Life sex toy creates copyright hotbed

Second Life sex toy creates copyright hotbed

Avatar sues avatar for copying virtual furniture.
Staff Writers Jul 10 2007 1:21PM Oddware
Second Life serves up virtual Wimbledon

Second Life serves up virtual Wimbledon

GLOBAL - IBM has recreated a 'virtual Wimbledon' in Second Life where users will be able to see matches being played by avatars using real match data from this year's championships.
Staff Writers Jun 20 2007 12:34PM Oddware
iPhone boosts battery life

iPhone boosts battery life

Apple upgrades juice, glass surface ahead of launch.
Shaun Nichols Jun 19 2007 11:20AM Hardware
BBC and Sky move into Second Life

BBC and Sky move into Second Life

Broadcasters investigate commercial possibilities in virtual world.
Clement James Jun 4 2007 5:06PM Software
Google to offer life advice

Google to offer life advice

Google claims that it can help its users run their lives using the personal information it builds up about their search habits.
Matt Chapman May 26 2007 10:42AM Oddware
F1 and Playboy to join Second Life

F1 and Playboy to join Second Life

Virtual bunnies for virtual racers.
Matt Chapman May 14 2007 11:07AM Software
Germans track child porn in Second Life

Germans track child porn in Second Life

Virtual sex with minors and real child pornography images being traded.
Matt Chapman May 10 2007 11:06AM Security
Half of Second Life users come from Europe

Half of Second Life users come from Europe

Germany boasts the most 'residents'.
Clement James May 9 2007 2:10PM Software
Sun unveils corporate 'Second Life'

Sun unveils corporate 'Second Life'

3D tool aims to improve enterprise collaboration.
Tom Sanders May 1 2007 1:58PM Software
Most web users to have 'second life' by 2011

Most web users to have 'second life' by 2011

Gartner predicts big growth for virtual worlds.
Robert Jaques Apr 27 2007 2:00PM Oddware

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