Red October, the Government Virus Data Thieves

Online security company Kaspersky Lab have identified a virus that is grown for the purpose of espionage. The virus is capable of infecting a variety of gadgets apparently been operating for five years.
Reported by CBS News, Tuesday, January 15, 2013, a virus called the "Red October" or abbreviated "Rocra" are malicious software (malware) that could steal information from the target and is actively sending to multiple command and control servers. This server is a data center that can manage computers running malware.
Kaspersky report said, the shape is similar to malware Flame Rocra a computer network attack Iran last year. "This is a professional job cyber espionage campaign for several years," said Kurt Baumgartner, a senior security researcher at Kaspersky Labs.
Malware Red October has some unique characteristics. One of the most surprising findings, Baumgartner said, target the virus is determined by geopolitics, such as government agencies, embassies, nuclear research centers and military.
One of the unique functions of this malware is that it can turn the infected machine by attaching a plug-in into the software such as Adobe Reader or Microsoft Office. Even if the malware is trying to be removed, the hackers can still access the target computer.
Malware attacks are not limited to traditional computer. Mobile devices such as Windows Phone, iPhone and Nokia, according to the report, are also at risk.
Kaspersky has observed 60 domains and is capable of recording and record six domian called "sinkhole". The company also looked at tens of thousands of malicious communication from hundreds of domains.
The sender is unpredictable virus has been working since 2007. The target mostly Eastern European countries, some reports of attacks occurred in North America, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
Kaspersky indicated the virus was created by Chinese hackers and malware module is made in Russian. "We're not saying they are Russian hackers, but the developers from the Russian-speaking countries," said Baumgartner.

Jupiter and the Moon will Shines More Light

Earlier this week, heaven on Earth will be "coming" special guest, the two space objects that will look closer and brighter. Two objects are Jupiter and the Moon.
Today, Tuesday, January 22, 2013, both of which will appear brighter than usual. And, this beautiful landscape will look back at 2026 the next.
This particular scene will be seen on Monday evening, January 21, 2013, when the United States, or at about 10-12 during the day in Western Indonesia.
Unfortunately, despite numerous, areas predicted to see the sights is just around the United States and southern Canada. However, it is possible both objects are visible from other areas.
Moon will be within about 248,700 miles, or 400,500 kilometers from Earth. While Jupiter will be within 1.664 times more, ie from a distance of 665.9 million kilometers. At this time, the moon will appear 78 percent brighter (Waxing Gibbous) than usual.
Astronomers, all day Monday, the opportunity to see the so-called appulse, the shortest distance between the two planets. In this context, the distance between the Moon and Jupiter.
Astronomers say that the appulse does not have a direct effect on the Earth.
In the process, the moon will creep slowly towards Jupiter, and finally through the lower right of Jupiter. Moon will appear three times brighter than Sirius, the brightest star in the universe, from Earth.
Although the moon will move towards Jupiter, imaging Jupiter will look like moving. The planet will appear gradually over the moon.
Upon reaching the nearest distance, the Moon will move slowly eastward, leaving Jupiter.
"You also have a chance to try the unusual sight, which saw the traces of Jupiter in the evening, before sunset," said Tony Flanders, associate editor at Sky & Telescope magazine, said in a statement quoted by Space.com.
If you miss this moment, do not worry. According to Sky & Telescope, there are still moments of Jupiter eclipse on March 17.

Ericsson Work On Social Networking TV

Provider of technology and network services to telecom operators, Ericsson introduces the concept of networking (networked society) in the era of communication technology developed at this time.

This concept refers to the benefits of connectivity among people, places, and other things that allow a breakthrough in developing the entertainment business as well.

In this year, Ericsson said it would develop a new business. Rounding out the connectivity is closely related to social networking.

"What we have developed is entertainment networked society," said Hardyana Syintawati, Vice President of Marketing and Communications Ericsson Indonesia at Plaza Senayan, when found VIVAnews, some time ago.

In the concept of social networking-based entertainment, Ericsson will develop a social TV or Internet TV. According to him, the business will adjust to the social trends that plagued users of the technology.

"Later, we hope not only presents TV program, but half of the screen can be used for chatting, more interactive and can share comments," said Nana.

Besides TV, Ericsson also is exploring the "TV Everywhere", a TV service that supports user mobility. For example, the user is watching TV in a place, then the user wants to go. So live TV broadcasts on-set so that the user can still follow.

"The technology is moving broadcast on TV to screen handset users, so people do not have to worry about going to miss your favorite TV show," he explained.