Hackers steal 2.7 million dollars from Citibank customers

On 10 May 2011 have been unknown hacker Data 360 083 customers from the U.S. servers Citibank with a simple URL trick captured. Now the hackers have started to loot the bank accounts of victims and stealing money. The Wall Street Journal reports that since 3400 accounts for at least a total of 2.7 million U.S. dollars had been relieved. The hackers managed to access the service Citi Account Online, where she had access to almost two percent of the approximately 21 million customers in North America.

The operation itself succeeded them by a simple gap in the Web server. You only had to make a simple change in the URL. It would be necessary to login with a valid account in the customer area of credit card customers. Then you could simply include a high number in the website address to obtain the data of other customers. With the help of a script they did the tens of thousands of times security codes or social security numbers of credit cards they did not obtain, however.

Nevertheless, it is now possible for hackers to withdraw an average of almost 800 U.S. dollars. Citigroup had noticed the intruder during a routine inspection. Until 8 June he was finally made ​​public. Citigroup announced that pay for the damage. However, it should be 217 657 with only two thirds of the affected credit card reissued.

Source: heise

Hackers' Geohot "now seems to Facebook

George Hotz, as (former) hacker with the nickname "Geohot" known now apparently works for the world's largest social network Facebook. This at least tells the website "Techunwrapped". Geohot has spoken out about regarding his Facebook site Facebook. It should act according to his opinion, a fantastic job.

His work is primarily the development of an iPhone application for Facebook, it is said, at least. So far, the hackers on the rumors have not yet expressed. According to one report did Joshua Hill alias P0sixninja of Chronic Dev Team confirms the facts, however. An employee of "Techmeme" claims that his involvement in Geohot Facebook on 17 June had over Facebook friends notified or announced.

The dispute between George Hotz and electronics giant Sony was resolved at the end of March 2011. They have agreed to a cease and desist, which Hotz signed. In the future, he may "make do" no more of the security systems from Sony. Hotz should violate the agreement, so come on to him a fine 10000-250000 U.S. dollars.
Geohot had finally announced on its website to boycott all Sony products. All his sympathizers he put his heart to participate with him in this campaign.

Source: winfuture

Xperia duo - DualCore smartphone from Sony Ericsson

Behind the trend: It seems that smart phones come with two cores more and more trendy. Xperiablog.net believed, then Sony Ericsson's Android-based smartphone 'XPERIA duo "is already protected by trademark law, which suggests that it appears in the not too long ago.

This speculation gained reputation after a first impression on Friday from the Sony Ericsson Xperia will be released duo. "Judging from the picture after, we expect a 4.5-inch display compared to the 4.2-inch screen of the Xperia arc. It also seems as if it had a rounder shape (almost similar to HTC), in comparison to the more angular Xperia arc. Of course, this picture could very well be a fake, but we hope that it does not take too long until we get concrete information. "Xperiablog.net writes on her website. The mobile phone is, as already mentioned, using Android as the operating system.

Xperia duo

Sony Ericsson would thus follow the trend that began with its first LG Optimus Speed. Also, other manufacturers like Motorola, HTC and Nokia are now beginning to dual-core smartphones on the market. In late 2010, parallel to the announcement of the LG Optimus speed, Nvidia announced that dual-core would be for smartphones is now standard. Even smart phones are already quad-core "in the near future," the words from Nvidia.

Source: xperiablog.net

Nokia's first Windows Mobile 7 devices first in six EU countries

Symbian OS is Nokia's undoing, and the same in several respects. After having taken over for 250 million euros on the platform broke with the release of Apple's and Google's Android iOS a difficult time for the old-fashioned system. Symbian recently announced it dead and transferred all responsibilities to a service company that is now taking care of the Symbian fleet.

After all, Nokia had already opted for a long Neuanfag: Windows Phone 7 This seems in light of the fact that all the world relies on the powerful Android OS and Windows Mobile 7 is in these days of the biggest-sellers, a little odd.

Nokia's Windows Mobile 7

But in Finland it has made ​​the decision that they would not engage in Android, because there simply would lack the unique selling points - probably true, at least if one's unit is Rooted from the manufacturer's software remains very little. Therefore, the Finns joined together with colleagues from Redmond to its mobile operating system also could not sell so well. This alliance will strengthen both now and to position Windows Mobile 7 on the high end market. We may incorporate Nokia's own Ovi services such as Maps, the store's own and other adjustments, while Microsoft and Nokia has probably the best handset manufacturers in the hand, there was.

Very interesting is the marketing strategy, Nokia has planned. Thus, the first devices will first appear in the EU, specifically in Germany, France, Belgium, Britain, Spain and the Netherlands. Ironically, Finland is not among the countries that have access to Nokia's first Windows Mobile 7 devices. What's behind it can be difficult to assess. Much more important than the partner countries, the launch of Nokia devices themselves thus confirmed that even in 2011 the first units will be available - this time we are likely to come before the Americans the benefit of brand new hardware, it will be fascinating.

Source: Engadget

Acer Predator G5910g Gaming PC now Available

Acer had introduced the Predator G5910 gaming desktop in April. Now the computer in the striking design available in the European shelves - Acer promises an excellent availability. In the images you send to the Tower with the great Predator G logo on the side wall. By contrast, the Acer logo even looks a bit puny. Send the vents give the device also has a dangerous look. Attracting attention is the Predator G5910 so definitely.

Predator G5910

                                                    
The avant-designed tower potters either an Intel Core i7-2600. In addition, you can equip your computer with up to 16 GB of RAM. In addition, the PC comes with a maximum of two drives and four hard drives with up to 2 TB memory. The choice of graphics card is up to the customer so you can choose between a computing unit of the AMD Radeon HD 6800 series or a Geforce GTX 4XX. By default, the device comes with a 16x DVD burner, but can be optionally equipped with a Blu-ray combo drive or a Blu-ray burner. Gives the smallest output of finished PCs are favorable from 799 €.

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Logitech unveiled the successor to the MX518

After several years and a great success, the popular gaming mouse from Logitech MX518 is placed permanently on the scrap heap. The mouse was the introduction of the compromise between good performance and an affordable price. This paved the way for successful legendary MX518 mouse from Logitech. No wonder that with the new Logitech G400 would like to build on this success.

Little surprising is that one of the best and subjects, especially ergonomically shaped outer shell no major changes. The technique is however a major overhaul: with a 3600dpi sensor doubled Logitech strong resolution against the old model and improves the response time of just 1 millisecond. Furthermore, are eight programmable buttons, which are to be particularly durable, the way to the rodents. In addition, the user may via a compatibility to the gaming software of the G-Series keyboards forward.

In America, the G400 is expected on 19 June at 49.99 dollars submitted - we in Europe must be patient but by mid-July this year until we can put our finger on the stylish device. Connected the whole thing is then, as usual, via a USB cable.
We are curious if the G400 to the high expectations of gamers, Logitech can do justice to yourself. We hope for the best!

Sources: Logitech, TechConnect Magazine

Sony S2 - Dualscreen Android Tablet

It seems these days so that each well-known manufacturers have their own tablet in his program would have to continue to be involved in the electronics market. Today another Sony Tablet of the FCC went to the network, which differs from the previous Tablets significantly. Behind the name Sony S2 lies in fact no commercially available 7 "or 9" device, but a very unique design that brings both advantages and disadvantages.

It is the equivalent S2 Tablet Sony not having a big screen so, but with two small, and can be opened up like a notebook. This idea reminds us of the Acer Iconia, had a laptop keyboard instead of a second screen to create a variety of input opportunities.

Sony installed two 5.5-inch capacitive touch screens, each with a resolution of 1,024 x 480 pixels. Behind the glass facade lies lend a Nvidia Tegra 2 Dual-Core of the Android 3.0, the power needed to. As good as the data so far also sound like the Sony S2 Tablet awakened before its launch, the signs of childhood illness, which is about the WeTab stopped prematurely. Although Sony has chosen a very flexible with Android operating system, because even the integration of the two screens could be difficult, and cause massive problems with the apps on the Android Market. Hopefully it has enough at Sony thought about these issues, so that stands not for the customer as a beta tester.

Last but not least, the Sony S2 tab is still "Playstation certified, " which in retrospect is on the Xperia Xplay a logical consequence. So the games are shown on the upper window viewing, while the bottom screen serves as a mere touch controller and is in control. The reports of the FCC should result in the S2 already be available soon, and go for an impressive $ 699 its owner - whether one has taken over at this point was a little, even to be seen. The fact is, however, obtained for such a price, both the new Playstation Vita and a well-equipped Sony Vaio laptop, while the tablet is not likely to play, yet suitable for writing long texts really well.

Source: Expreview

ASUS Eee PC 1025C: Details for new Cedar Trail Netbook

Although it will take a little while, until it appears one day on the market, it wanted to take ASUS not already have a first netbook based on the upcoming Cedar Trail to announce Atom platform. That sounds here in the name Eee PC 1025C, which tells us that the screen has a 10.1 inch diagonal and introducing a new case design.

Inside the Eee PC 1025C future, an Intel Atom or Atom N2600 N2800 potter with 32 nanometer support of 2 respectively 4 Gigabyte DDR3 RAM. For mass storage, is probably as in other versions of A 250 / 320 GB hard drive, the above-mentioned 10.1-inch screen will dissolve with 1,024 x 768 pixels.

The remaining features correspond very largely to the standard, such as the 0.3 megapixel camera, 802.11 b / g / n WiFi, HDMI output and a 3 - or 6-cell battery, the latter should allow up to 14 hours running time. Bluetooth 3.0 will probably be on board USB 3.0, latest information is not.

The Eee PC 1025C comes with Windows 7 and is available in many different colors, available in matte (white, gray, pink, brown) and brilliant (blue, white, black, red).
With a wide availability, we expect in the 4th Quarter of 2011, fortunately, thanks to Intel's price drop only cost $ 249.

Source: Notebook Italia / Tech in Style

Sony launches official PlayStation 3 headset before

Are accessories for Sony's PlayStation 3 game console is now a dime a dozen. Especially popular but the accessories from Sony itself, because, in contrast to the other manufacturers is usually much more robust and stable. Accordingly, Sony will pay for all the negative news about the PlayStation Network, and the hacker attacks, back to your regular business and presents the official wireless headset for the PlayStation 3.

The headset is connected wirelessly through a USB adapter with the PlayStation 3 and offers virtual 7.1 surround sound for games like Killzone 3 or Gran Turismo 5 Whether it will be possible with the computer this headset to use is unclear. But one might well expect that it will be possible as the PlayStation 3 controller with a special driver. On the side of the headset there is a volume control and a button for muting the microphone. The microphone can be folded if not in use or in the way. On the screen you will find the current volume level, and the battery status of the headset.

According to Sony PlayStation blog is the PlayStation 3 Wireless Headset from September for $ 99 are available. When is it available here in Germany will cost and how much it will last at last in Europe is unclear.

Source: U.S. PlayStation Blog

Asus ROG G53SX Gaming Notebook sighted

Asus offers in the "Republic of Gamers"series, purpose-built hardware for gamers. These are notable in contrast to the normal models from mostly by higher clock rates, or special properties. In addition to motherboards and graphics cards, such as that shown on the Computex Asus Mars 2, takes on Asus and entire notebooks in their ROG series. This time it is the ROG G53SX 3D gaming notebook. The special feature of the notebook is the screen that the 3D content without a shutter or polarized glasses can represent.

The Huron River G53SX based on Intel's platform with a Core i7 processor. The graphics card is a GeForce GTX 560M with 2 GB of graphics memory. As an SSD hard drive probably will be used. Conceivable, however, is a composite of a SSD for the operating system and other normal hard drive with 10,000 RPM. The size of the plates is unknown. The screen is 15.6 inches tall, and offers the possibility of 3D videos, pictures, and games without any shutter or polarization glasses display.

The design is, as usual, addressed to the gamers love. The notebook is held entirely in black. The keyboard is slightly inclined to offer the players more comfortable during their virtual battles. The area beside the touch pad is gummed with and prevents any slip on the surface. The vents are located on the rear panel. Thus enters the heat dissipation is not in the direction of the user.

When and at what price the one shown at Computex Asus ROG G53SX available, was not yet announced.

Source: TechConnect Magazine