Tracker Cam
We all have Webcams that can be activated when it detects movement but what would you think about a Cam that actually tracks the subject. Cool eh I thought so. I just wonder how many will buy this for the bedroom. [www.trackercam.com]
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February 2003
95 posts
Lavasoft’s Ad-aware anti-spyware 6.0 released
Well the software package many of us have been waiting for has finally been released. The changes and updates are extensive we will see if they keep the definitions up to date. [www.lavasoftusa.com]
RIAA using Robots to scan for file sharing!
If the RIAA get's there way and is able to persuade a judge to force Verizon to release a subscribers name then we will all need to start using proxy servers and bogus e-mail accounts. The true question is how long will it be before someone identifies the IP numbers the Recording Industries robots are using and refuses to give
Dalenet IRC Network to cut off file sharing
Effective March 1 Dalenet will cut off channels that support file sharing. How they are going to police this is beyond me. But this will just make the file sharers go that further underground. If companies would charge a fair price for software people would actually pay for it. [Internet News]
Microsoft Security Bulletin Issued Today :
Impact of vulnerability: Allow an attacker to execute commands on a user's system. Maximum Severity Rating: Critical Recommendation: Customers should install the patch immediately. [Technet] Affected Software: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 Download locations for this patch To exploit the holes, an attacker would have to host a malicious web page aimed at
No cops in site kick the speed up! Think Again!
In a move that would piss Americans off, the French will be using a satellite to track the speed of vehicles they detect. They will monitor vehicle speed via a satellite via an installed sensor. If the satellite detects the vehicle is over the speed limit they then electronically reduce the fuel flow of the vehicle to slow the vehicle
Canadians sigh relief!
A Harddrive containing a 100,000 peoples private data has been recovered and they have a suspect in Jail. Thus far they think none of the data was compromised. I hope the company involved has a large bank roll they are going to need it as the lawsuits are already coming in. [Globe Technology]
The bigger the Risk the More it Hurts!
I heard someone say this today and thought how true these words are. Those of you that know me personally understand that I have not lived a risk free life with nearly 7500.00 flight hours over a 20 yr period there is a certain amount of risk involved in flying. Obviously my lifetime flight time does not equal the risk
Hijacked eBay accounts cause bidders to get scammed
Imagine if your eBay account was ever hijacked think of the damage the Hijacker could do if you had a high seller rating. Imagine being the legitimate seller trying to get get your account back and not being able to! [TheAge]
Suicidal insanities of the record industry
In a commentary by Janis Ian with the LA Times this article strikes a home run. It is amazing that even half way intelligent people can understand the ramifications. I am not a singer by a long shot but if I record a foul sounding tune and people download that tune those that download that tune could be charged with
Slammer worm took less than 10 minutes to do it’s dirty deed.
The Slammer worm was quite impressive as it replicated and doubled every 8.5 seconds. This thing got down and did some damage in a hurry. Which is very impressive. [Zdnet]
Images of Shuttle wreckage being collected.
NASA has set up a website that allows people to submit digital pictures of wreckage people may have. With many people having digital cameras this will help in the prioritizing the collection of materials. [Zdnet]
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