Category Archives: Security

Don’t Fall for this Scam

So we got this call about 6 times today on the answering machine. It’s obviously a scam. However the scope of this effort and the target, Apple … amazes me. Turns out that this scam could be a couple of … Continue reading

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If You are Using Trend Micro – Stop and Change your Passwords 

Trend Micro has patched the recently discovered Password Manager flaw that enabled hackers to steal users’ passwords, but it faces long-term damage to its reputation. Source: Password Manager flaw will hurt Trend Micro’s reputation

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Hackers Remotely Kill a Jeep on the Highway—With Driver in It | WIRED

I was driving 70 mph on the edge of downtown St. Louis when the exploit began to take hold. Source: Hackers Remotely Kill a Jeep on the Highway—With Me in It | WIRED I’m already getting emails and facebook post … Continue reading

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The NYPD Is Investigating This Giant Bust Of Edward Snowden Erected In A Brooklyn Park

Here I was just talking about Snowden earlier today. I’m hoping all this attention will raise awareness. I wonder could this all be part of media campaign? The NYPD Is Investigating This Giant Bust Of Edward Snowden Erected In A … Continue reading

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Surveillance

I’ve been reading the book “No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA and the Surveillance State“. It’s a fascinating and alarming book. It’s a complicated issue, and raises many questions on how to have a conversation as nation about … Continue reading

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Councilman: Today Is A Good Day To Resign | 1701News

Councilman: Today Is A Good Day To Resign | 1701News.

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Government Lab Reveals It Has Operated Quantum Internet For Over Two Years | MIT Technology Review

Government Lab Reveals It Has Operated Quantum Internet For Over Two Years | MIT Technology Review. Oh, that? Yeah, we’ve been doing that for the last few years. Amazing that we have the ability to do one time pad encryption … Continue reading

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Holy Mother of…

So as I was walking by the ATM in my office that just  happens to be owned by the credit union I belonged to, I notices this. A Windows 2000 screen. Windows 2000 went end of life no July of … Continue reading

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Court Approves Lawsuit Against Toyota Over Cyberstalking Ad Stunt | Threat Level | Wired.com

Who the heck thought this was a good idea? Really? and your surprised that someone want to sue you?       Court Approves Lawsuit Against Toyota Over Cyberstalking Ad Stunt | Threat Level | Wired.com.

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Sony sacked security staff prior to big breach

Well isn’t that interesting. Two weeks before the big hack, Sony let a large portion of the Network Security team go. I wonder if they could be related? Sony sacked security staff prior to big breach | thinq_.

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