‘Linsanity’ malware out in the wild

By Anna ValmeroBATAC, ILOCOS NORTE—Three researchers from Batac in Ilocos Norte are developing the low-cost drip irrigation system (LDIS) for rice-based high-value crops such as bitter gourd to meet irrigation requirements in dry environments.Known for its dry environment, water is a scarce resource in Batac. The periodic rains from June…

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New Facebook worm found in the wild

A new worm exploiting social networking giant Facebook is now in the wild, using stolen credentials to log into Facebook accounts then spam contacts.   Sunbelt/GFI Labs said Danish security company CSIS spotted the worm spreading on the social networking site.   “The message is said to contain a link…

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What to do when the weather gets wild

Hawai‘i’s location in the Pacific Ocean means that natural disasters, particularly tsunamis and hurricanes, can happen at any time. Even less dramatic weather events, such as winter storms, can knock out power and disrupt campus life. In case things go awry, students need to be aware and stay prepared. BE…

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