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Google warns of 'hermit spyware' infecting Android and iOS devices

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As part of Google's efforts to track the activities of commercial spyware vendors, the company's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) released a report Thursday on spyware campaigns targeting Android and iOS users. Google TAG researchers Benoit Sevens and Clement Lecigne go into detail about the use of entrepreneurial grade spyware dubbed "Hermit."

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Quizmania is a VR Board Game on Kickstarter Now

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These “360-questions” require players to drop their phones into a mobile VR solution, such as Google Cardboard. Before Quizmania, Qlab team members created AR/VR content for a museum in Kazakhstan , and a Russian-language guide to Berlin called CityQuest which includes RPG-style quests. With a goal of $49,000.

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OpenSim land area and active users up

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You can follow the grid on Facebook and Google Plus for all the latest news. For more information on grid events, follow it on Facebook and on Google Plus. You can keep up with all events on the AvatarFest Google Plus community. Watch the video below from last year’s AvatarFest: Sacrarium launches from Kazakhstan.

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What is Hermit spyware and how do you protect yourself from it?

Mashable VR

Described in detail by Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) , the Hermit spyware (it was dubbed Hermit by security firm Lookout , which first reported its discovery) is part of a dangerous and sophisticated malware attack that's actively being used in the wild. SEE ALSO: Google warns of 'hermit spyware' infecting Android and iOS devices.

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Grids try to find balance on child avies

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Whatever option a grid chooses, it’s going to come under criticism, like Kazakhstan-based Sacrarium did when it banned users for inappropriate behavior recently. ” In his Google Plus profile , Marlatt, who is also known as Korgi Silvercloud in-world, is himself represented by a child avatar.

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EON Reality recognized as Top 100 Company Supporting Education Excellence by OCBJ and IPSF

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On the Top 100, EON Reality is joined by organizations such as Google, The Hoag Foundation, and Kia Motors America, Inc. EON Reality has been recognized by the Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) and Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ) as one of the Top 100 Companies Supporting Education Excellence.