Wordpress sites are repurposed to spread malware, Warner Bros. denies responsibility for its DMCA system, and Verizon reveals who will see official ICS updates.
- Fake Antivirus Exploit Found on 30,000 (Mostly WordPress) Sites: Code inserted into sites via any of several vulnerabilities redirects visitors to a fake virus warning, prompting them to download malware. [The Verge]
- EFF Calls Foul on Robo-Takedowns: Warner Bros. claims it is not responsible for incorrect DMCA takedown notices generated by its automated system, attempting to dodge a suit brought by file-hosting service Hotfile. [EFF Press Room]
- Ice Cream Sandwich Coming to Many Verizon Wireless Smartphones: Verizon has released the full list of devices that will receive Android 4.0 updates. [Verizon Wireless News]
- Improved Discussions, Search Scanned Text in PDFs, and More: The latest Google Docs update consolidates comments and improves text search in PDFs and images. [Google Docs Blog]
- UK File-Sharers Face Disconnections After Appeal Court Ruling: Courts denied ISP appeals to block the Digital Economy Act, which would force ISPs to send warning letters to customers on behalf of copyright holders, and eventually throttle or disconnect service if letters prove ineffective. [TorrentFreak]
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