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- ferg
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Brussels Calls for Tougher Laws on Cyber-Crime
A DPA newswire article, via Monster & Critics, reports:
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The European Union's executive on Thursday called for tougher EU laws on cyber-crime as it warned that hijacked computer networks had already caused major security problems in a number of member states.
EU law already covers computer offences such as hacking and spreading viruses. But remote-controlled attacks, which take over innocent computers and use them to launch raids on information systems, are not yet dealt with at an EU level.
The European Commission is therefore proposing that EU states update the rules by outlawing remote attacks - the so-called 'robot nets' or 'botnets' - and the creation of the software which runs them, and imposing a maximum jail term of two years on offenders.
'With the help of malicious software, it is possible to take control over a large number of computers and steal credit card numbers, find sensitive information or launch large-scale attacks. It is time for us to step up our efforts against cyber crime,' the EU's commissioner for home affairs, Cecilia Malmstrom, said.
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UK: Police Surveillance of Muslims Set Up With 'No Regard For Law'
Paul Lewis writes on the Guardian.co.uk:
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A secret police operation to place thousands of Muslims living in Birmingham under permanent surveillance was implemented with virtually no consultation, oversight or regard for the law, a report found today.
Project Champion was abandoned in June after an investigation by the Guardian revealed police had misled residents into believing that hundreds of counter-terrorism cameras installed in streets around Sparkbrook and Washwood Heath were to be used to combat vehicle crime and antisocial behaviour.
In fact, the £3m project was being run from the West Midlands police counter-terrorism unit with the consent of security officials at the Home Office and MI5.
The network of CCTV and automatic number plate reading (ANPR) cameras, which were weeks away from being switched on, were intended to monitor people entering and leaving the predominantly Muslim suburbs.
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Hackers Blamed in Texas Water Utility Banking Theft
Colin McDonald writes on MySanAntonio.com:
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A breach of security while an employee was online at the Bexar Metropolitan Water District allowed hackers to steal $25,000 from one of the utility's Bank of America accounts, according to the private investigation that concluded this week.
It is not known whether BexarMet can recover the missing money, but security measures are being taken to prevent another attack.
“Since no employee was involved, there are no employee disciplinary measures related to the breach,” said spokesman Hernan Rozemberg in an e-mail.
According to BexarMet staff and board members, malware, short for malicious software program, was inadvertently downloaded onto a new computer at the utility while an unidentified employee in the accounting department was on the Internet.
According to board members, it is unclear whether the computer had the latest antivirus software and the utility was adhering to its policy of having two managers sign off on all wire transfers.
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Stuxnet Trojan Attacks Could Serve as Blueprint for Future Crimeware
Robert Westervelt writes on SearchSecurity:
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The Stuxnet Trojan remains a danger to a small minority of firms that run specialized control equipment, but security experts say it could serve as a guide for copycat malware writers, who can reproduce parts of its processes and take better aim at other companies.
"How do you know that the software you are using to support sophisticated manufacturing processes, ranging from uranium centrifuges to automobiles, is not being targeted by some cyberweapon, throwing off your tolerances and measurements?" asked Paul B. Kurtz, managing partner at Arlington, Va.-based GoodHarbor Consulting LLC. "It's something that can be very costly to private industry and ultimately very disruptive to economies."
The worm surfaced in July when it was discovered exploiting a Microsoft Windows file sharing zero-day vulnerability, spreading using the AutoPlay feature for USB sticks and other removable drives. Microsoft issued an emergency update to close the hole, but researchers discovered several other methods used by Stuxnet, including a printer sharing vulnerability, which was patched this month by Microsoft.
Stuxnet was unique in that it contains code that could identify Siemens' Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software and then inject itself into programmable logic controllers, which automate the most critical parts of an industrial facility's processes -- temperature, pressure and the flow of water, chemicals and gasses. Kurtz, who served in senior positions on the White House's National Security and Homeland Security Councils under Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, is convinced that the Trojan's end game is to wreak havoc or even destroy critical infrastructure facilities by altering their vital processes.
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Zeus Defendants Denied Bail in U.K. Court
Jeremy Kirk writes on ComputerWorld:
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Eleven Eastern Europeans arrested earlier this week for their alleged involvement in a computer hacking and money laundering scheme were denied bail in the U.K. on Thursday.
The U.K. actions were mirrored in the U.S. where the Department of Justice said it had also made arrests in connection with the Zeus botnets.
District Judge Alan Baldwin of Camberwell Green Magistrates' Court in London said some of the defendants were flight risks. Their cases have been referred to Southwark Crown Court.
More serious criminal cases are referred to crown courts rather than held in magistrates' courts in the U.K.
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U.S. Charges 37 Alleged Mules and Others in Online Bank Fraud Scheme
Kim Zetter writes on Threat Level:
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Thirty-seven people are being charged in the U.S. for their alleged role in an international fraud ring based in East Europe that stole more than $3 million from bank accounts belonging primarily to small businesses and municipalities, according to indictments released Thursday.
The sophisticated ring included a multitude of East Europeans who entered the U.S. on student visas and fake passports to operate as so-called “money mules,” laundering funds stolen from U.S. accounts and sending the money overseas.
Hackers believed to be in East Europe ran a botnet that used variants of the Zeus malware delivered to victims via e-mail. Zeus infected the victims’ computers to steal bank login credentials. The hackers then took over the accounts to initiate illegal bank transfers to other accounts controlled by the mules.
Last January, for example, about $130,000 was siphoned from the California bank account of a hospital.
The charges, filed in the Southern District of New York, are the culmination of a year-long investigation, dubbed Operation ACHing mules. “ACH” refers to Automated Clearing House, the system under which funds can be electronically transferred from one financial account to another.
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Sexual Match: Taurus Woman Dating Sagittarius Man
his could be a difficult love match. The Taurus woman craves security and solid dependable routine whereas the Sagittarius man lives for adventure and thrives on freedom and living in the moment. The Taurus woman is stubborn and the Sagittarius man is honest and blunt.
When the relationship becomes sexual however, there is an odd bit of magic between these two and it cold be their differences that make them so feisty together in bed.
The Taurus woman will enjoy her Sagittarius man’s ability to enthusiastically pursue her and he will appreciate her ability to fully enjoy whatever physical adventure he’s up for.
Sexual Match: Taurus Woman Dating Scorpio Man
his combination is guaranteed to be a powerful and intense love match! The Taurus woman needs to be sexually gratified and with a Scorpio man she’ll not only enjoy sexual intensity but he’s likely to spiritually transform her through the bonds of their lovemaking.
When a Taurus woman dates a Scorpio man both will sense the intuitive link. Taurus has domain over all the physical senses but Scorpio’s domain is the 6th sense. In this way, they complete one another, mind, body and soul.
This can be a passionate, possessive and all consuming relationship. The Taurus woman values the Scorpio man’s conviction in knowing without tangible proof and he admires her depth of resilience and practical instinct to build something solid out of the ethers.
Sexual Match: Taurus Woman Dating Aquarius Man
The Taurus woman and Aquarius man are both fixed signs so stubborn ways of thinking and living are bound to create tension in this love match.
The Taurus woman craves stability whereas the Aquarius man thrives on the unpredictable. This relationship can only work if both partners are fully committed. The Taurus woman must learn to seduce her Aquarius man’s mind and he must appreciate his lady’s desire for physical stimulation above intellectual.
The sex between these two signs can be fulfilling in both body and mind if both are willing to give a little before they receive pleasure.
Love Match: Taurus Woman Dating Pisces Man
This love match is mystical and can be quite rewarding. The Taurus woman will surrender body and soul to the Pisces man’s idealization of her as the perfect love while he will reach utter ecstasy through her ability to ground his intangible feelings and impressions.
The Taurus woman will be more dependable and take care of the details in this relationship while the Pisces man will heal his lady’s soul through the power of his transcendental love.
Sexually, these two are divine! The Taurus woman will swallow up her Pisces man’s sensitive and giving nature – he genuinely enjoys pleasing her first! The Pisces man will be creative and imaginative in bed and appreciate his lady’s devotion.
Sexual Match: Taurus Woman Dating Virgo Man
The Taurus woman will instantly be drawn to the Virgo man’s sense of intellectual grounding and he will adore her practical, steadfast personality. This is an excellent love match in many ways.
Sexually, these earth signs will enjoy devouring one another. The Taurus woman’s sensuality blends with the Virgo man’s attention to detail so nothing will be overlooked as they pursue sexual pleasures together.
There may not be fireworks in this relationship but this love match has a long term backbone. The Taurus woman teaches the Virgo man to trust his senses while he shows her that she should listen to her mind.
Sexual Match: Taurus Woman Dating Leo Man
The Taurus woman and Leo man will be a good love match only if they are both willing to let go of their stubborn streaks long enough to appreciate one another.
She wants loyalty and physical affection and he wants to be told he’s the greatest man in the universe. The Taurus woman might have difficulty stroking her Leo man’s ego since she’d much rather be stroking other body parts!
The Leo man is passionate and will certainly prove to be an enduring and generous lover for the Taurus woman when the relationship turns sexual but he’ll lose that spark if she doesn’t remember to kiss his crown occasionally.Sexual Match: Taurus Woman Dating Cancer Man
The Taurus woman will instantly be drawn to the Cancer man as she senses he’ll provide her with the security she needs. The Cancer man will adore his Taurus woman’s loyalty and perseverance.
This love match could redefine sexual bliss. The Taurus woman appreciates her Cancer man’s attention to all her needs and his desire to nurture her body. The Cancer man is aroused by his Taurus woman’s very presence: sexy, stable, voluptuous. He knows she understands his most sensitive emotions.
The sex between them will be tender and lustful, nurturing and satisfying. Their intuitive connection is strong and they may not even need words.
Sexual Match: Taurus Woman Dating Taurus Man
his love match is divinely sensual! The slow and succulent sexual dance that can be enjoyed between a Taurus woman and a Taurus man is nothing short of breathtaking.
The Taurus woman and Taurus man are both stubborn so if a disagreement arises there could be a stalemate however they both share strong values and belief systems and since another of their mutual qualities is loyalty it’s unlikely these two will separate once in love.
When the Taurus woman and Taurus man date it’s going to get pricey. They both enjoy the finer things in life but are willing to work for them. A perfect date night for these two signs include deep massage, feeding each other gourmet chocolates in bed and pleasuring each other all night long.
Sexual Match: Taurus Woman Dating Gemini Man
The Taurus woman is deliberate, sexy and alluring. The Gemini man is clever and fickle. He may prefer mental stimulation more than physical stimulation. Sexually, the Gemini man may think his Taurus woman is too much work while she may feel he’s all talk and no action.
There could be a good love match if the Taurus woman learns about excitement and variety from her Gemini man and he learns how to be in the moment instead of thinking about ten other things while they’re together.
If she’s willing to talk more for the sake of her relationship and if he is willing to display more physical affection then the dating game between these two will be stimulating.
Sexual Match: Taurus Woman Dating Aries Man
he Taurus woman is ruled by Venus and the Aries man is ruled by Mars so you know when these signs get together they already have wonderful potential in a love match. The female/male energy unites like a hand in a glove.
The Taurus woman will play hard to get as the Aries man rushes towards her with his sexy bravado. He must guard against coming on too fast because she loves to savor each moment, especially those tingling sensations.
When the relationship turns sexual the Aries man wants to conquer but since the Taurus woman is exquisitely sensual she will thrive on slow, careful foreplay. If the Aries man can learn more patience in lovemaking and to enjoy the journey rather than rush to his destination he’s in for a real treat because with a Taurus woman, the climax will never end!
Aries and Pisces Sexual Match
There is a mystical connection when you meet and get to know each other. You both will be surprised by the swiftness of your romance. This could be the real thing for Pisces. Aries is impressed with Pisces social charm and seductive ways. Pisces wants to seduce Aries immediately. Water and Fire will experience a passionate sex life.
When they click, nothing and absolutely nothing gets in the way. The need to express love will be felt very strongly by both parties and sex will be erotic and intoxicating. Memories of this attraction linger in both Aries and Pisces minds long after their romance is over.
Aries and Capricorn Sexual match
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This can be a very challenging and exciting relationship. Aries and Aquarius are an interesting combination of passion, friendship and sexuality.
There will never be dull moments when these two are together, and they will experience many memorable moments with their friends and family close by. Social groups and events will keep the relationship stimulating. Both need independence and share similar creative abilities.
Over time, one may fall in love quickly. Keep it light Aries, and see what develops. Aquarius needs to give Aries credit for effort and laughter. The sooner they get a room, the better off all of us will be.
Aries and Sagittarius Sexual match
Sagittarius will be drawn to Aries intensity and wild side. Both love to play with fire and neither will mind using flattery to get sex. They get along great as friends and lovers and there will be a strong attraction that could lead to a long-term love.
A love of the good life and lots of laughter will be experienced together. Children and animals will be involved in the relationship. Finally, both have found someone that matches the others stamina, in and out of the bedroom. They will share many things in common and their goals will be very similar.
Sex could be explosive and will be a reason to keep coming back to one another. Together they make a powerful combination, and friends will maintain that both have met the right person. People will comment how good they look together. There is such a thing called true love.
Aries and Libra Sexual Match
Libra is ruled by Venus and is exceptionally attractive to Aries. Libras effortless beauty and social graces are what Aries secretly desires. These zodiac opposites will share lots of laughter together and go to the hottest parties. It will seem like a constant party.
Aries provides substance and intensity to Libra. The attraction could lead to marriage. Libra could find Aries aggressiveness a bit extreme for their tastes. Give each other space and you can survive the rough waters.
This relationship gets better over time. The potential for sex is very good. Libra will help Aries get a makeover and perhaps a home as well. Aspects are great for marriage. Family issues will dominate over time.
Aries and Scorpio Sexual match
here is potential for these two to have a lasting love affair. Aries has finally met someone who understands them unconditionally. Water needs fire occasionally. It’s either all or nothing when these two meet.
They either fall in love and get married or have sex and become enemies for life. These two are passionate, dedicated, intense people who can match each other in just about every aspect of life. Only time will tell whether these two have what it takes to create lasting love. Sex will be another issue.
Scorpio can expect to have amazing sex with Aries. Aries will be intrigued sexually with Scorpio. Where it goes beyond that is entirely up to them.
Aries and Virgo Sexual Match
You will communicate well and understand one another. Aries will adore Virgo intelligence. Virgo will want to immediately seduce Aries. Attraction heats up quickly and a romantic relationship could follow. Virgo will support Aries through good times and bad.
Sexual and romantic compatibility will be volcanic. This is especially good combination for sex and love. Family matters and loyalty will keep these two together. Aries must not play any head games with Virgo or there will be a price to pay.
Virgo needs to keep Aries grounded and both will be happy. Relatives can be a problem for these two. The attraction between them will be strong enough to survive any emotional storms.
Note: Your compatibility with other signs of the zodiac also depends on your planets, rising signs and other aspects!
Aries and Leo Sexual Match
When these two powerful signs collide, there is no stopping them. Both are Fire signs and will love playing together. It is only a matter of time before these two magnetic signs attract and “get a room”.
This relationship can work but boundaries must be established early on and only if both want to make it last. Both are stubborn, reliable and loyal by nature so there is an element of lasting potential to be had. Problems arise when Aries is not stroking Leo’s tender ego.
Leo will need lots of praise and compliments. Aries will come to the conclusion sooner or later that Leo is the right person and vice versa.
Note: Your compatibility with other signs of the zodiac also depends on your planets, rising signs and other aspects!
Salman Khan Upset over Sonakshi's twin brothers
On Sunday evening, Sonakshi Sinha was seen with one of her twin bothers at the Dabangg party post-midnight. While earlier in the evening her mother Punam Sinha was escorted by her other twin brother. Salman Khan was confused between the identical twins’ double entry in the party and therefore decided to call the twins ‘Luv-Kush’.Says an onlooker, “Salman earlier saw one of the twins walk in with Mrs Sinha (for the record it was Luv Sinha who escorted his mom). Then much later, after midnight, Sonakshi walked in with another twin (Kush Sinha). So Salman played it safe and referred to them separately as ‘Luv-Kush’.Says a source close to Dabangg, “Whenever Salman sees either of Sonakshi’s brothers he calls him ‘Luv-Kush’ just to be on the safe side. Though both of them are not similar in many ways, Salman always gets confused. So no matter which twin he sees, he calls him by both names.”
From Sunday evening, Salman Khan and his Dabangg gang partied until 7 am on Monday morning. At the Vie lounge in Juhu, Salman and the Dabangg team couldn’t stop dancing to the Munni track with each and every guest. Among the non-Dabangg gang who dropped in there was Aamir Khan, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and David Dhawan.
At around 2 am when the party was over at Vie, Salman invited all to his Bandra house so that they can continue with the party. Says Sonu Sood, “It was basically Salman’s non-film friends and just some of us from the Dabangg team… Sonakshi, me and a few others who accompanied Salman home. We stayed there until around 4 am. After that Salman took us to a builder-friend’s house. We finally wrapped up at 7 am.”In fact, the party started on Sunday afternoon when Ramesh Taurani had thrown a brunch party for his brother-in-laws wedding.
Says Sonu, “I’m not much of a party-goer. And I don’t drink at all. But I must say the Dabangg party and specially the after-party at Salman’s place made me feel very special. Salman has taken me under his wings. He says I should watch my steps and I’ll be doing well for myself in a year. That evening he also presented me a Being Human watch.”
During the party some more plans were made for Dabangg 2. Says Sood, “I suggested my twin brother’s character should be called Safedi Singh with the the line, ‘Safedi ki chamatkar door-door tak phaili hai’. Salman loved it. Our director Abhinav Kashyap has already started writing the sequel.”
Aries and Cancer Sexual Match
Sex can turn a one-night stand into a marriage. The only problem arises when Cancer becomes moody. When Cancer gets moody, Aries can withdraw and seem selfish. The more Cancer clings to Aries, the worse it gets.
Aries needs to understand that Cancer is more sensitive than they appear and Cancer needs to know that Aries is faithful but needs a boys/girls night out every once in a while. Aries will make Cancer feel loved like never before and Cancer will provide Aries emotional security in love.
This is a good choice for both signs. Sex and love are very possible. Strong compatibility and loyalty will survive any stormy moments. A home and a family could follow.
Note: Your compatibility with other signs of the zodiac also depends on your planets, rising signs and other aspects!
Aries and Gemini Sexual Match
Aries lives for a challenge and Gemini is drawn to Aries sex appeal. Ruled by Mercury, Gemini has both beauty and brains. Aries finds intelligence to be a huge turn on. Gemini is witty and can make Aries laugh which is another bonus.
Gemini thinks Aries is the best looking lover they have ever had. There is great sex potential and long-term possibility. To make this one work Aries should provide Gemini lots of freedom and keep his or her sense of humor on at all times.
Aries will also need to tone down dramatic episodes. Gemini should remain challenging to Aries for best results. Sex will be hot. Love will be very possible.
Note: Your compatibility with other signs of the zodiac also depends on your planets, rising signs and other aspects!
Aries and Taurus Sexual Match
aurus is Aries neighbor in the zodiac. These two signs will party, play and be very good friends. There is much to be learned from one another. They will have similar ideas and share much in common. Taurus is instantly attracted to outgoing Aries.
Taurus will stick with Aries through good times and bad. This is something Aries needs to feel secure. Taurus also finds Aries independence very attractive. This is a highly rewarding combination that has both long and short term potential. Before they know it, they could fall madly in love. Taurus is serious and sensual.
Aries considers Taurus a keeper and friendship will always be evident long after the attraction has ended. You will learn more about yourselves in this relationship. It’s worth the insight.
Note: Your compatibility with other signs of the zodiac also depends on your planets, rising signs and other aspects!
Kareena Kapoor and Shakira dance togather
Kareena Kapoor is the only female lead in Rohit Shetty's Golmaal-3 (if you don't count Ratna Pathak, that is), and buzz is that Bebo had laid down this condition before coming on board the male-dominated comic flick.
The flip side to this is that she will be the only one providing the oomph factor to the otherwise arid landscape. And though her character is of a girl who has verbal diarrohea (like a Sholay ki Basanti), the title track of the film has her trademark sizzle.
Kareena does a shimmy and shake in harem pants, ganji, and with a lot of bangles that would have the Waka-Waka Colombian sex bomb Shakira reconsider her moves. The actress told BT, " Rohit Shetty has a way of making his title tracks truly interesting.
For Golmaal Returns, I turned Cat Woman a la Halle Berry style. The Meoow number that I did went on to become a chartbuster. When it came to G-3, Rohit once again wanted me to be sensuous. He said, 'Bebo, drop all your defences and let's do a sexy track.'"
The actress was more than willing. "My audience expects me to be sexy and sizzling at least in the naach-gaana routine. So I've gone ahead and done hip-shaking, that is a cross between Shakira's Waka-Waka and Hips Don't Lie. The choreographer Ganesh Acharya added our Bollywood moves to the track but there's just this extra hip swing that I think is very hot," she said.
The flip side to this is that she will be the only one providing the oomph factor to the otherwise arid landscape. And though her character is of a girl who has verbal diarrohea (like a Sholay ki Basanti), the title track of the film has her trademark sizzle.
Kareena does a shimmy and shake in harem pants, ganji, and with a lot of bangles that would have the Waka-Waka Colombian sex bomb Shakira reconsider her moves. The actress told BT, " Rohit Shetty has a way of making his title tracks truly interesting.
For Golmaal Returns, I turned Cat Woman a la Halle Berry style. The Meoow number that I did went on to become a chartbuster. When it came to G-3, Rohit once again wanted me to be sensuous. He said, 'Bebo, drop all your defences and let's do a sexy track.'"
The actress was more than willing. "My audience expects me to be sexy and sizzling at least in the naach-gaana routine. So I've gone ahead and done hip-shaking, that is a cross between Shakira's Waka-Waka and Hips Don't Lie. The choreographer Ganesh Acharya added our Bollywood moves to the track but there's just this extra hip swing that I think is very hot," she said.
Aries Woman & Aries Man
The future will be paved with an intense sexual attraction and enough healthy challenges to keep both mentally and physically satisfied. It is highly possible for these two to form a long-term relationship. Together they will gain prestige and could make a fortune.
Both will need to tone down aggressiveness because both will create confrontation if neglected. Both signs are ruled by Mars, planet of passion and temperament, so if you are looking for amazing sex, look no further. There could be too much challenge here if one displays a manipulative side or keeps secrets from the other.
Other than that, the prognosis is very possible. These two will constantly challenge one another and for sex that’s fun.
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Katrina Kaif injured on the sets of Yash Raj Film
Bollywood beauty Katrina Kaif suffered an injury on the sets of Yash Raj Film's untitled project with Imran Khan. The film is being shot at Pataudi Palace in Haryana. The actress was hurt during filming and ended up with a bloody nose, due to an error of judgment on her co-star's part.Strangely, she was hurt in the same spot where she'd been previously injured during the shoot of Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani when Ranbir accidentally landed a blow on her face. A source from the sets reveals what happened. "They were shooting a funny scene in which Imran is holding a gun in his hand and Katrina is by his side. He had to move around and pull Kat toward him with the other hand. But while shooting, he accidentally smashed the barrel of his gun on Katrina's nose. It happened in a split second and her nose started bleeding.
"Everyone panicked because there was blood oozing from her nose. The shooting stopped and she was escorted to the vanity van. A doctor was called on the set and she was administered first aid. After a while the bleeding stopped, but she was still in pain," said a source.
"Yes, I got hit in the same place as I did during Ajab. I am pretty bruised but the staff feels it's good luck for the film. But it was a funny scene so I think it was worth it."
Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor promoting their flick in Hyderabad
Lame question many of Bollywood and Tollywood film Industry and people were asking after seeing the photos of Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor shot at Villa Marie College, Rajbhavan Road Hyderabad.Ranbir and Priyanka were in Hyderabad on Wednesday to promote their upcoming film ‘Anjaana Anjaani’. It was all good and fine as long as they were in PVR cinemas, where things were seemingly professional and nice.
However, once they went to Villa Marie College to promote their film, things got out of hand. Villa Marie college girls are ‘notorious’ for the things they make Hyderabad boys go through. This time they gave tough time to poor Mumbaikar Ranbir Kapoor.
The Villa Marie college girls mobbed the chocolate boy Ranbir, and guess who was caught in between – Piggy Chops ( Priyanka Chopra!) Generally it is Priyanka Chopra who has to face such mobbing. Some said she felt a tinge of jealousy because Ranbir was getting all the attention.
However, Ranbir had a very ‘crushing’ experience with students. Ultimately both found film promotion in Hyderabad a touch difficult and many wondered what they were doing there in the first place!
Jaya Bachchan thinks that Vidya Balan lucky for ABCL Coporation Ltd
The two recently met at Shabana Azmi's party they greeted each other warmly, Jaya was all praise for the southern beauty & spent a considerable amount of time chatting with her.Says sources, "At Shabana's party Jaya ji hugged Vidya and was so glad to see her there. She is very fond of Vidya and considers her to be lucky for the production house since PAA did extremely well. If sources are to be believed Vidya Balan may soon be signing on their next venture.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
States Unable to Protect Citizens' Personal, Health Data From Cyber Thieves
Byron Acohido writes on The Last Watchdog:
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This should come as no surprise. State government agencies aren’t devoting nearly enough resources to protect citizens’ sensitive data from hackers and data thieves.
Some 49 out of 50 states report that a lack of budget is crippling efforts to manage cybersecurity effectively. One state chose not to participate.
That’s the upshot of a survey titled “State Governments at risk: A Call to Secure Citizen Data and Inspire Public Trust” conducted by consulting firm Deloitte & Touche and the National Association of State Chief Information Officers.
The study found most state CISOs lack the capabilities to adequately protect vital data, including personal and health information of their constituents, especially when compared to their counterparts in private sector enterprises.
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Gaps In International Cyber Law Could Hamper Mariposa Case
Paul Roberts writes on Threat Post:
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The take down of the Mariposa botnet is a cyber law enforcement success story - but gaps in international cyber law could make it difficult to prosecute those behind the botnet.
A researcher involved in the analysis and dismantling of the Mariposa botnet said that gaps in cyber crime laws in the countries from which the botnet was operated may make it difficult to prosecute those accused of operating the scheme.
Pedro Bustamante, a senior researcher at Panda Security in Spain said that those alleged to be behind the Mariposa botnet, which netted more than €20,000 a month at its height, may never see jail time because of lax cyber crime laws in Spain that, among other things, don't consider it a crime to operate a botnet.
In a presentation at the Virus Bulletin Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Bustamante said the take down of the Mariposa botnet, which controlled close to 13 million computers at one point, was an example of the benefits of close cooperation between IT security and anti malware firms and law enforcement.
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Despite Clinton Pledge, State Dept. to Pay Out Billions More to Mercs
Spencer Ackerman writes on Danger Room:
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Get ready to meet America’s new mercenaries. They could be the same as the old ones.
A new multi-billion dollar private security contract to protect U.S. diplomats is “about to drop” as early as this week, say two State Department sources, who requested anonymity because the contract is not yet finalized and they are not authorized to speak with the press.
So much for Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s one-time campaign pledge to ban “private mercenary firms.”
Neither source would say which private security firms have won the four-year contract or how much it will ultimately be worth. The last Worldwide Protective Services contract, awarded in 2005, went to Blackwater, Triple Canopy and DynCorp. Rough estimates place that contract’s value at $2.2 billion.
This one is likely to be even more lucrative. That’s because this time, the reduction and forthcoming withdrawal of U.S. troops in Iraq is causing the State Department to splurge on private security. In June, a senior department official told the congressional Wartime Contracting Commission that the department requires “between 6,000 and 7,000 security contractors” in Iraq, up from its current 2,700 armed guards. And that doesn’t even take into account those needed to guard the expanded U.S. civilian presence in Afghanistan. Mo’ mercs, mo’ money. And mo’ danger: this year, for the first time, U.S. contractor deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan exceeded troop deaths, ProPublica found.
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Jessica Mitford
This is Jessica Mitford. If you don't know who she is, you should read Leslie Brody's biography, Irrepressible: The Life and Times of Jessica Mitford, which I reviewed for Bookforum.(you have to sign in, but it's free! also bookforum is great!)
(i am seriously thinking of switching to Tumblr, you guys)
Apparently J.K. Rowling considers herself to be most influenced by Jessica Mitford. Fascinating, huh? So much so that she named her daughter after her. Pretty nice name!
If you're interested in more about the Mitfords, or the Mitford sisters, there are Jessica's letters, Unity's biography, or many many books by Nancy and Jessica. So have at it!
Katrina Kaif, Salman, and Akshay in Tees Maar Khan
After two blockbusters Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om, Farah Khan is ready with her next directorial venture Tees Maar Khan starring Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif and Akshaye Khanna in lead roles. One of the highlights of the film is a special dance number filmed on Akshay, Katrina and Salman Khan (in a special appearance). The song was recently shot at Mumbai's Film City and by the looks of it has all the makings of a chartbuster.
Speaking about this song, Farah says, "This is a special dance number called 'Wallah Re Wallah'. It's a full-on qawalli set in a typical Muslim mohalla though I have also incorporated certain Moroccan elements. In the initial script, this song was to be set in a club but when Salman agreed to do the song, I thought of changing the setting. Salman, Akshay and Katrina are all seen in typical Muslim attire and we had a blast shooting for the song. I had done a qawalli in Main Hoon Na too but that was more of a Disco-qawalli, this one however is a full- on proper qawalli. The song is composed by Vishal-Shekhar and sung by Shreya Ghoshal, Raja Hassan and newcomer Kamaal Khan (Sa Re Ga Ma contestant)." Farah also says that initially there were no plans of having Salman in the song but it was the media which kept putting up stories of Salman making a guest appearance in Tees Maar Khan so much so that Farah actually gave it a serious thought.
She revealed, "Yes...when Salman came on the sets of 'Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega', I asked him if he would do a special dance number in my film and he instantly agreed. He shot with us two full days and it was a complete blast on the sets. Salman and Akshay went completely mad dancing during the shoot and at times even started choreographing their own steps. They were like two small boys let loose from a boarding school. During one shot they removed their scarves and started using it as a towel to do Salman's famous towel dance steps from Mujhse Shaadi Karoge. It was a total riot on the sets. Katrina has also never looked so pretty before. I've tried to dress her in a get up similar to that of Meena Kumari in Pakeezah with a sharara et al. She is looking really gorgeous."
When we quizzed Farah about Salman cooking food for the unit, Farah says, "No...Salman didn't cook food but he did get some yummy food for all of us. Even I got some Parsi delicacies for the entire unit during one day of the shoot. Like I said earlier, all of us had a complete blast."Going by what Farah says, this one indeed seems like one song, worth looking forward to.
Speaking about this song, Farah says, "This is a special dance number called 'Wallah Re Wallah'. It's a full-on qawalli set in a typical Muslim mohalla though I have also incorporated certain Moroccan elements. In the initial script, this song was to be set in a club but when Salman agreed to do the song, I thought of changing the setting. Salman, Akshay and Katrina are all seen in typical Muslim attire and we had a blast shooting for the song. I had done a qawalli in Main Hoon Na too but that was more of a Disco-qawalli, this one however is a full- on proper qawalli. The song is composed by Vishal-Shekhar and sung by Shreya Ghoshal, Raja Hassan and newcomer Kamaal Khan (Sa Re Ga Ma contestant)." Farah also says that initially there were no plans of having Salman in the song but it was the media which kept putting up stories of Salman making a guest appearance in Tees Maar Khan so much so that Farah actually gave it a serious thought.
She revealed, "Yes...when Salman came on the sets of 'Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega', I asked him if he would do a special dance number in my film and he instantly agreed. He shot with us two full days and it was a complete blast on the sets. Salman and Akshay went completely mad dancing during the shoot and at times even started choreographing their own steps. They were like two small boys let loose from a boarding school. During one shot they removed their scarves and started using it as a towel to do Salman's famous towel dance steps from Mujhse Shaadi Karoge. It was a total riot on the sets. Katrina has also never looked so pretty before. I've tried to dress her in a get up similar to that of Meena Kumari in Pakeezah with a sharara et al. She is looking really gorgeous."
When we quizzed Farah about Salman cooking food for the unit, Farah says, "No...Salman didn't cook food but he did get some yummy food for all of us. Even I got some Parsi delicacies for the entire unit during one day of the shoot. Like I said earlier, all of us had a complete blast."Going by what Farah says, this one indeed seems like one song, worth looking forward to.
Priyanka Chopra enlivens Shurpanakha’s look
Did we ever think how beautiful was Raavan’s sister Shurpanakha? Well the makers of the 3-D animation film Ramayan - The Epic were sure that she has to look beautiful in the film. So, while modeling Shurpanakha’s look they referred to one of the most stunning females of Bollywood, Priyanka Chopra.
According to the director Chetan Desai they were in dilemma for Shurpanakha’s look as they couldn’t find any Indian beauty that would match her face. Raavan’s sister in Hindu mythology is known to be the most beautiful woman. “We had to find someone as stunning as Shurpanakha… It was then that I remembered Priyanka in Aitraaz and how she looked then,” says Chetan. So Priyanka’s basic look from Aitraaz made the animated Shurpanakha beautiful.
Ramayan - The Epic, a Ketan Mehta dream project on the famous epic the Ramayan, is ready to release on October 15. For the film Juhi Chawla has given voice to Sita, Manoj Bajpai has done it for Ram and Raavan’s villainous voice is of Ashutosh Rana.
According to the director Chetan Desai they were in dilemma for Shurpanakha’s look as they couldn’t find any Indian beauty that would match her face. Raavan’s sister in Hindu mythology is known to be the most beautiful woman. “We had to find someone as stunning as Shurpanakha… It was then that I remembered Priyanka in Aitraaz and how she looked then,” says Chetan. So Priyanka’s basic look from Aitraaz made the animated Shurpanakha beautiful.
Ramayan - The Epic, a Ketan Mehta dream project on the famous epic the Ramayan, is ready to release on October 15. For the film Juhi Chawla has given voice to Sita, Manoj Bajpai has done it for Ram and Raavan’s villainous voice is of Ashutosh Rana.
Lara Dutta launching new flick 'Chalo Dilli'
Lara Dutta is indeed a woman of her words. After having won the much coveted and prestigious Miss Universe crown, she went on to win the hearts of millions of cinegoers.Now, she planning to take a big step in Bollywood.Sources said that she has decided to become a producer and the title of her first home production is Chalo Dilli. Besides producing it, she will also play the female lead role. Buzz also has it that Vinay Pathak has been signed up as the lead hero. If this news is true, then, Chalo Dilli surely is a film to watch out for.
Kareena Kapoor & Saif Ali Khan waling togather
Well, there is no denying the fact that Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor are the most stylish and most sought after couple in the world of brand endorsements. They had done the famous Airtel ad together which went on to be a huge favorite of the viewers. Now, the duo has signed yet another brand for its endorsement. Metro shoes, the well known name in shoes and footwear industry has roped in the two iconic stars as their ambassadors. Though the official announcement is still due, the sources have it that they have already shot for a commercial with the tagline ‘Happy Feet, Happy People’. Not to mention here that the happiness radiating from their faces is unmistakable when the two walk hand in hand and so the tagline gets a new meaning altogether.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Police Quiz 19 Over £6M Online Banking Fraud
Via Mirror.co.uk.
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Hi-tech crime police were today questioning 19 people suspected of orchestrating a multimillion-pound attack on British bank accounts.
Up to £6 million has been taken from online accounts in just three months by a gang of computer hackers.
They used a virus known as "zeus" to infect computers and capture the passwords and other sensitive details of banking customers.
Their money was then transferred into bogus accounts created by the crooks to help them launder the profits.
Detective Chief Inspector Terry Wilson, of the Metropolitan Police, said the amount of money stolen is likely to "increase considerably" as the investigation continues.
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Targeted Malware Used in Florida Restaurant PoS Breach
Lucian Constantin writes on Softpedia Security News:
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A $200,000 credit card fraud is suspected to have resulted from hackers compromising the Point-of-Sale (POS) system at a Florida restaurant with malware specifically designed for it.
Dave Wendland, the owner of Julie's Place, a Tallahassee eating house dating back to 1978, began learning from his customers of fraudulent out-of-state charges on their credit cards back in July.
Soon afterward he was contacted by the Leon County Sheriff's Office Financial Crimes Unit, which was investigating a $200,000 fraud involving over 100 payment cards, that were all used at his business.
The investigation is still underway, but a technician with the company that installed the Point-of-Sale system at the restaurant has found evidence that hackers penetrated its firewall and deployed malware specifically targeting that model of card terminals.
The terminals are called Aloha and are manufactured by Radiant Systems, one of the largest providers of such systems in the country.
According to BankInfoSecurity, a Radiant representative stressed that the company's product is not vulnerable and blamed the restaurant for not employing enough security layers, as required under PCI.
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