celebrities

Wed
03
Sep
John Lister's picture

Apple Proclaims Innocence Over Celeb Photo Hacking

Apple has denied any responsibility for the recent theft and publication of compromising photographs of celebrities. But some analysts say the pictures were vulnerable thanks to a combination of Apple's technical setups, plus the easy availability ... of password cracking software designed specifically for law enforcement authorities. Pictures and videos of famous females such as Jennifer Lawrence, Kirsten Dunst and Kate Upton began circulating earlier this week after being posted at controversial website 4chan. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is said to be investigating, but it ... (view more)

Tue
19
Mar
Dennis Faas's picture

Bill Gates' Personal Data Exposed by Hackers

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has had his credit information exposed by hackers. It's only the latest in a string of similar attacks launched against celebrities in recent weeks. According to reports, Gates' personal financial information was ... acquired by hackers and then shared online. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently trying to figure out how the data was accessed and who was responsible for the attack. Somewhat ironically, the attack occurred on the same day that Bill Gates discussed pressing cyber security threats with the Washington Post newspaper. Security Answers Found ... (view more)

Wed
07
Sep
Dennis Faas's picture

'Call of Duty' Convention a Big Hit with Gamers

A performance by rapper Kanye West was just one of many memorable appearances by celebrities at this past weekend's "Call of Duty XP" convention celebrating the highly-acclaimed video game franchise. Call of Duty XP was held on the 12-acre estate of ... former aviator and business magnate Howard Hughes in Playa Vista, California. Fans of Hughes will recognize the site as the place where he designed the famous Spruce Goose aircraft. West Joined by Long List of Celebrities It's not entirely clear why such a site was so appropriate for a convention celebrating a First Person Shooter (FPS) video game ... (view more)

Fri
07
Dec
Dennis Faas's picture

What Crap Did We Search for This Year?

So, who is it that we can't get enough of while surfing the worldwide web? Whose life, what toys, and which topics pique our interests the most? It's no surprise that Americans are obsessed with celebrity and celebrities. That's why it may not be ... particularly shocking to hear that 2007's most searched term was none other than 'Britney Spears', the blonde Louisianan who went from dorm room poster queen to bearing the brunt of international snickers over the course of one really poor life decision. Let's face it, Spears has become that highway accident we can't bear to miss. Funny thing is, in ... (view more)

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