Energizer Holdings Inc. and the Department of Homeland Security’s United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team have jointly announced the discovery of a security exploit in the company’s Duo charger software distribution. According to US-CERT, the application - which provides an indication of battery charge level on an attached PC - includes a backdoor that listens for incoming connections on TCP port 777. Once connected, a remote computer can access files and directories or execute programs without the local user’s knowledge or authorization. While the battery status software wasn’t included in the product…
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Mar
07
2010
Energizer Duo charger security exploit discovered
Feb
26
2010
Canon issues a raft of software updates
Canon USA Inc. has today issued a wide variety of software updates, both for its digital SLRs and for its compact digital cameras. The precise selection of updates varies by camera model and operating system, but includes the company’s Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, WFT Utility, Picture Style Editor and Original Data Security Tools applications. Almost all of the company’s EOS digital SLR models receive software updates, as do four of the company cameras. Updated software includes Digital Photo Professional…
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Feb
24
2010
Ricoh: Two new camera modules for GXR body
Japan’s Ricoh Co. Ltd. has announced the development of two new camera modules for its unusual Ricoh GXR camera system, which features interchangeable lens / sensor / image processor combinations that slot onto the front of the GXR camera body. The GXR body itself consists of only the LCD display, a flash strobe and hot shoe, microphone and speaker, secondary image processor, miscellaneous connectivity, battery and flash slots, plus the various control buttons and dials. It’s an interesting approach that offers a combination of advantages and disadvantages. On the plus side, the GXR’s sensor and lens designs can be tailored to each…
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Feb
22
2010
Imaging Resource Interview: Kazuto Yamaki, Chief Operating Officer, Sigma Corp
At PMA 2010, we had a chance to sit down with Kazuto Yamaki, Chief Operating Officer of Sigma Corp. Yamaki-san has an unusual perspective on the photo industry in general and the lens business in particular, having been involved in the management of Sigma for 17 years now. IR: SLR sales have really skyrocketed, compared to several years ago. As SLR sales have gone up, has there been an increase in lens sales? Or are the people that are buying SLRs…
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Feb
22
2010
Epson P-7000 Multimedia Photo Viewer Helps Document Explorer Richard Wieses Kilimanjaro Climb
LONG BEACH, Calif. Feb. 23, 2010 It was one of the most magical moments Ive ever had leading a group up the summit, said famed explorer Richard Wiese, on reaching the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. Preserving the incomparable experiences of his many worldwide adventures is why Wiese never goes on an expedition without his Epson P-7000 Multimedia Photo Viewer. An essential tool for the on-the-go adventurer or photographer,…
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Feb
22
2010
Canon U.S.A. Introduces Three New imagePROGRAF Large Format Printers
Latest Models Feature New LUCIA EX Ink Set, Improved Quality and Performance LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 22, 2010 Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging and advanced office solutions, today answers the increasing demand for large format prints in the photographic, proofing and graphic arts market with the introduction of three new imagePROGRAF large format models - the 44-inch imagePROGRAF iPF8300, 24-inch imagePROGRAF iPF6350…
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Feb
22
2010
Hydrophobia 70-200 Rain Cover Named Winner 2010 DIMA Award
2/22/2010 - The Hydrophobia 70-200 rain cover was just named a winner of the 2010 DIMA Innovative Digital Product Awared by the Digital Marketing Association. DIMA Innovative Digital Product Awards recognize products or services utilizing new technologies and/or applications that make the product either distinct or the first of its kind. The new rain cover comes in two models: the Hydrophobia 70-200 and the Hydrophobia Flash 70-200…
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Feb
22
2010
Brian Wood elected president of PMA
ANAHEIM, Calif. PMA The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations elected 2010-2011 officers at the Official Business Session today of the PMA 2010 International Convention and Trade Show at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, Calif. PMA elected Brian Wood, PhotoVision, Salem, Ore., as its new president. Woods advancement from president-elect was automatic under the PMA constitution and bylaws. Prior to his position…
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Feb
22
2010
Turn 4×6 Prints into Beautiful Keepsakes
Do-It-Yourself MyBook Collection Photobook Kit for Retailers and Home PMA2010, Anaheim, California, February 18, 2010 Turn your 4×6 prints into an attractive go anywhere keepsake that slips neatly into a ladys handbag. At PMA, Unibind is introducing 18 new designs to its popular MyBook Collection, a complete photobook kit that holds up to 10 4×6 prints and includes an beautiful book cover,…
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Feb
20
2010
SIGMA 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM announced
The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM. This is the first ultra wide zoom lens with a minimum focal length of 8mm, designed specifically for APS-C size image sensors. This lens has an equivalent angle of view of a 12-24mm lens when used on digital cameras with an APS-C size image sensor. The wide-angle of view from 121.2 degrees* produces striking images with exaggerated perspective, enabling photographers…
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