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Library of Congress to Archive Twitter

jess — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:07:46 +0000

Library of Congress Archives Twitter History, While Google Searches It | Wired.com.

Really, of all things – Twitter??

Be careful out there with your 140 characters.

“A Time for Choosing”

jess — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:03:04 +0000

“A Time for Choosing” by Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan on Socialized Medicine

jess — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 02:17:11 +0000

Chinese Ghostnet

jess — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:09:30 +0000

Everyone in normal IT is focused on Conficker right now, but the news on a Chinese Ghostnet is pretty fascinating:

…is controlled by computers almost exclusively located in China and has infected 1295 computer in 103 countries in the last two years…

They report that, not only can the espionage software monitor email and documents on infected computers, it can also control a PC remotely, switching on any cameras or microphones attached to it, to carry out surveillance of its surroundings.

Creepy.

Quote

jess — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:27:11 +0000

“… you cannot carry on squeezing the productive bit of the economy, in order to fund an unprecedented engorgement of the unproductive bit.”

The devalued Prime Minister of a devalued Government (worth watching) – Daniel Hannan MEP

What does one TRILLION dollars look like?

jess — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:06:04 +0000

Would you have guessed this much?

Watch out for increased Internet crime

jess — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:08:08 +0000

I caught an interesting quote from the bottom of a Symantec news article:

Explaining why Symantec continues to invest heavily despite the recession, Bregman said that during economic downturns Internet crime rises, creating opportunities for security companies.

Probably time to re-think through how you are securing your company and personal data, and watching out for cons.

Apple pushes insecure web browser on computers

jess — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:12:29 +0000

Apple pushes Safari on Windows via iTunes updater (posted 3/21)

Apple has started offering Windows users its Safari 3.1 Web browser through the same online updater it utilizes for iTunes and the QuickTime video player.

Not just offering, but pushing. As in you must manually un-check the install or ignore it, or Safari will be installed the next time you run the updater to bring your iTunes up to the next release.

MacBook Air hacked in security contest (posted 3/27)

A team of security researchers has won $10,000 for hacking a MacBook Air in two minutes using an undisclosed Safari vulnerability.

Bad decision, Apple. I don’t want that accidentally pushed out on my machines, or any of the family members I help support.

If you want to prevent this from happening on your machine when you run the Apple updater, make sure the Safari option is checked, and then in the top menu, select “Tools > Ignore selected updates”.

Memorial Day

jess — Mon, 28 May 2007 14:55:03 +0000

WW II photos found in $1 library book

jess — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 19:17:29 +0000

A Flickr user named “The Rocketeer” posted photos that they found in an old, cheap book the library was selling. View the album.

I found these photos tucked inside a book that was for sale at a library. Someone donated this book for the library to raise funds. I’m sure they didn’t realize the photos were hidden within.