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'Universal' Programmable Two-Qubit Quantum Processor Created
Physicists have demonstrated
the first "universal"
programmable quantum
information processor able
to run any program allowed
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Hooks Hijacked? New Research Shows How To Block Stealthy Malware Attacks
The spread of malware, or
computer viruses, is a
growing problem that can
lead to crashed computer
systems, stolen personal
... > full story
Building A Better Qubit: Combining Six Photons Avoids Quantum Data Scrambling
The qubits that carry
quantum information are
typically fragile, but a new
method of combing six
photons leads to robust
... > full story
Ants Vs. Worms: New Computer Security Mimics Nature
In the never-ending battle
to protect computer networks
from intruders, researchers
are working with security
experts to develop a new
defense modeled after one of
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'Fingerprinting' RFID Tags: Researchers Develop Anti-Counterfeiting Technology
November 19, 2009 — Engineering researchers have developed a unique and robust method to prevent cloning of passive radio frequency identification tags. The technology, based on one or more unique physical attributes of ... > full story -
There’s No Business Like Grid Business
November 16, 2009 — Scientists have embraced the Grid, but businesses have held back, concerned about complexity and security. Now a European research team has built a platform opening the Grid's vast resources to ... > full story -
Computer Database Compresses DNA Sequences Used in Medical Research
November 15, 2009 — Researchers in Egypt have developed a technique to compress DNA sequences of the kind used in medical research so that they take up a lot less space in a computer database but without loss of ... > full story -
Computer Scientists Work To Strengthen Online Security
November 9, 2009 — If you forget your password when logging into an e-mail or online shopping website, the site will likely ask you a security question: What is your mother's maiden name? Where were you born? The ... > full story -
Bogus E-Mails 'From' FDIC Link Computer Users To Viruses, Says Computer Forensics Expert
November 7, 2009 — Cyber criminals are using fake messages claiming to be from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to deliver a virus capable of stealing unsuspecting victims' bank passwords and other sensitive ... > full story -
Thwarting Cyber Criminals
November 1, 2009 — What are the odds that your digital identity will be stolen by cyber criminals? Why do bank payment systems crash when everybody is trying to pay for Christmas gifts by credit card? Cyber criminals ... > full story -
Science At The Petascale: Roadrunner Results Unveiled
October 26, 2009 — The world's fastest supercomputer, Roadrunner, at Los Alamos National Laboratory has completed its initial "shakedown" phase doing accelerated petascale computer modeling and simulations of a variety ... > full story -
People Are Still The Weakest Link In Computer And Internet Security, Study Finds
October 14, 2009 — Two decades ago, studies showed that computer users were violating best practices for setting up hack-proof passwords, and not much has changed since then. What's clear, say researchers , is that ... > full story -
Household Robots Do Not Protect Users' Security And Privacy, Researchers Say
October 9, 2009 — Robots equipped with wireless and sensing capabilities are available for use in the home. But the safety and privacy risks of these devices are not yet adequately addressed, according to a new ... > full story -
U.S. Must Focus On Protecting Critical Computer Networks From Cyber Attack, Experts Urge
October 9, 2009 — Because it will be difficult to prevent cyber attacks on critical civilian and military computer networks by threatening to punish attackers, the United States must focus its efforts on defending ... > full story
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