Iran’s nuclear efforts have been more than a bit of a threat, and with that, US and Israel joined forces to create their own weaponry, Stuxnet. Stuxnet is a computer worm that was discovered in June 2010 to slow Iran’s nuclear efforts. After copies of the worm leaked, it was available on the internet in late 2010, early 2011. Therefore, intelligence agencies in the US and Israel sought out new targets that could further slow Iran’s progress down. The worm consists of a layered attack against 3 different systems: Siemens PCS 7, WINCC, and Step7. That is, until Tiffany Rad, a hacker altered the code….

Prior to smartphones and tablets, many of us sat quietly on the bus and people watched as we waited for our desired destination to arrive. Nowadays, with the enhancements in technology and mobile devices we are able to watch movies, use various social networks, and check emails while passing time while we travel. Mobile devices are being used everywhere and provide just about everything at our fingertips. With 64% of people using their mobile devices on public transportation, 79% using it when they shop, and 89% while on the go, it would seem that smartphones and tablets are changing the way we…

With Zynga targeting senior citizens with their simple and user-friendly games, it’s no wonder why the number of gaming seniors is on the incline. Zynga has released games such as The Ville, Zynga Poker, Bubble Safari, CityVille and the well known FarmVille. Gaming online can help seniors interact with friends, make new ones, keep their minds sharp and if they’re disabled, it’s something they can enjoy in the comforts of their own home. Over 26% of gamers are over the age of 50 and the number continues to grow. More and more, senior citizens are gaining online knowledge, between 2009 and 2011 senior…

So, what is it about teens nowadays and their not-so-magnificent driving? There are a lot of contributing factors that can make up a sucky teen driver. Teenage drivers cause more car accidents, with an annual 1/5 accidents caused by 16 to 19 year olds. In the first six months of having their driver’s license, teens have the highest chance of having a fatal crash. But once again, why is this? A must have with teenagers is definitely the newest cell phone available, which the usage of can double the likelihood of an accident. Don’t think your teen is using their phone while driving? Think again. Out of…

YouTube has been around since 2005 and its popularity has rapidly grown over the years. For many of us, YouTube is our first choice when wanting to upload videos to the web and to watch ones created by others. So it is no surprise that 829,000 videos are uploaded and 2 billion views happen each day. Discover more interesting facts and figures, from this infographic, about our favorite video watching site, YouTube. This infographic from Jeff Bullas comes to us via CT Acura and explores “Interesting YouTube Facts”. Click to enlarge. Hat Tips: CT Acura…

Have you ever wondered what is done to those who cannot pay for their airplanes? This may sound like a silly question, but there is an actual job where people reclaim your airplane if it is left unpaid. That’s not the only shocking part either, an airplane repo man or woman can earn up to $10,000 to $900,000 per repossessed plane! This is definitely a jaw dropping amount and who knew that such an unusual job even existed? See the list of different weird jobs in the infographic below and find out how much each of them get paid, it just may shock you! …

Big fish eat little fish. It’s the way of the business world. Sometimes, it’s a welcomed meal for the “eaten” when a larger company gives them a lot of money to get their assets and often their people as well such as with Microsoft’s purchase of Yammer. For others, it’s not quite as welcome. In the case of Digg, the company passed on a deal worth $80 million in 2011 only to be scrapped for parts by 3 bigger fish for a total of $16 million (and that number is a bit generous). This infographic by Resume Bear breaks down how the various feedings of 2012 have stacked up so far. Click to enlarge. * * * “Big Fish” image…

Every day there are new mobile games being released. Some gain instant popularity, while others flop. What makes games the most popular? Being user friendly is a must, and games need to be something that everyone would enjoy. Sports games seem to be among the most popular genre. Speaking of sports games, lets take a look at this success story of Hothead games, and how with the help of Cloudant, they sky rocketed to the number one spot in just a couple days. Hothead games is an award-winning, independent game development studio focused on mobile games, for iOS and Android. In March 2012 their game “Big…

Did you know that Sedans are the most popular type of vehicle and that hatchbacks are the least purchased by customers? This little known fact was just one of the many interesting pieces of information I learned from the infographic below. Another was in discovering what women vs. men look for when purchasing a vehicle and what they feel is important to have in a car; and you guessed it, they are not the same things. …

Do you know what the most common length of a password is? Or how long it takes a hacker to crack one of your most valuable codes? There are a lot of people who have fallen victim to cyber-crime, but there are many ways to prevent it from happening. Understanding the facts on why passwords are so important and how you can protect yourself from a hacker can all be found in the infographic below. Stay Safe! Have you been a victim of cyber-crime? This infographic from Socialable comes to us via MN Ford and explores “Profiling Password Protection”. Click to enlarge. Hat Tips: Greensboro Kia…