
Secure Radio Signal for Central Locking
Remote central locking is
among the most convenient
aspects of modern motoring.
However, transmission of the
radio signal that activates
the system is not
particularly secure,
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Physicists Move One Step Closer to Quantum Computing
Physicists have made an
important advance in
electrically controlling
quantum states of electrons,
a step that could help in
the development of quantum
... > full story

'Universal' Programmable Two-Qubit Quantum Processor Created
Physicists have demonstrated
the first "universal"
programmable quantum
information processor able
to run any program allowed
... > full story

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
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Hackers at the Movies
February 8, 2010 Researchers in Ireland have analyzed 50 non-documentary movies from the last four decades featuring hackers and come to some intriguing conclusions about the hacker stereotype with implications for ... > full story -
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Code Defends Against 'Stealthy' Computer Worms
February 4, 2010 Self-propagating worms are malicious computer programs, which, after being released, can spread throughout networks without human control, stealing or erasing hard drive data, interfering with ... > full story -
New Guidance on Data Sharing Will Minimize Risks to Patient Privacy
February 1, 2010 New guidance sets out how personal information from clinical trials should be shared to help minimize risks to patient ... > full story -
The New Civil Defense: Researchers Look at Public's Role in National Cybersecurity
February 1, 2010 "Duck and cover!" should now be updated to "Scan and protect!" according to a new research article. Experts cite individual users as the weakest link in the nation's cybersecurity, and call for a new ... > full story -
Today's Threat: Computer Network Terrorism
January 20, 2010 "Carry out all my demands or the entire country's electricity will be cut off." Is this another line from a suspense film, or is it a palpable threat made possible with a computer keyboard? "Today, ... > full story -
Sniffing out Terrorists
January 15, 2010 A new intelligent system has been developed to help identify terrorists carrying explosives. Sensitive electronic noses capture the smell of the explosives; the system processes the acquired data, ... > full story -
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Moving Video to 'Captcha' Robot Hackers
December 31, 2009 Researchers have developed a synthesis technique that generates moving pictures of 3-D objects which will allow security developers to generate an infinite number of "emergence" images virtually ... > full story -
Electronic Health Records: Concerns About Potential Privacy Breaches Remain an Issue
December 22, 2009 New research studies cite pervasive concern among US physicians about privacy issues related to electronic health records, despite recognized benefits of using ... > full story -
Quantum Information: Disentangling a Billion-Dollar Opportunity
December 21, 2009 The field of quantum information processing has come a long way in the past five years, partly thanks to new funding which has helped focus activity in this potentially lucrative field. Experts ... > full story -
New Computer Virus Disguised as Social Security Administration Download
November 27, 2009 A new spam campaign using false e-mails made to look like messages from the Social Security Administration is capable of stealing Social Security numbers and downloading malware onto victims' home ... > full story
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