Thursday, September 24th, 2009
A phishing scam is circulating on Twitter that aims to steal users' log-in credentials and then forward scam messages to all their friends in the hope of tricking them too.
The scam begins with a direct message -- one sent directly between two Twitter users -- that reads "ROFL this you ...
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Here is another awesome blog post from Jeff Moser over at Moserware. It's literally a stick figure guide to AES. A must-read. Even if you don't quite understand it.
http://www.moserware.com/2009/09/stick-figure-guide-to-advanced.html
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Sunday, September 20th, 2009
During a recent talk with LogMeIn CEO Michael Simon, I learned about the company's new LogMeIn Central dashboard for IT managers, designed to help them keep tabs on thousands of computers at a time.
I also heard about the new version of virtual network service Hamachi, which makes it a competitor ...
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Friday, September 18th, 2009
A new, free Web-based search service that combs real identity-theft trafficking forums used by criminals lets consumers proactively check if they are a victim of identity theft.
The StolenID Search site is a partnership between ID theft prevention firm TrustedID and U.K.-based Lucid Intelligence, a firm founded by two former Scotland ...
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Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Allowing your Web browser to determine your physical location opens the door to some seriously nifty features. Some iPhone apps (such as Yelp for iPhone) can help you find nearby restaurants, bookstores, or other places within walking distance, for example. But such functionality, available in the newest Firefox and in ...
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