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In Today’s Open-Source World, Low-Tech Attacks by "Other Guys" Rule

Behold the lowly caltrop — it's ROI is off the charts. When it comes to low-tech attacks, will governments ever get the, uh, point? John Goekler at the Foreign Policy in Focus blog Focal Points. http://www.fpif.org/blog/in_todays_open-source_world_low-tech_attacks_by_other_g… added by: myfastweb

Cross-Site Scripting and Criminal Hacks

JavaScript is everywhere, making the Internet pretty and most websites user friendly. Unfortunately, hackers have learned to manipulate this ubiquitous technology. Java can be used to launch a cross-site scripting attack, leveraging a vulnerability found in applications that incorporate Java… https://www.infosecisland.com/blogview/10118-Cross-Site-Scripting-and-Criminal-H… added by: Paisano1

Meet Wesley Snipes Cell Mate (Satire)

RADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA – After finally giving up on appealing his tax evasion conviction, Wesley Snipes turned himself in to McKean Federal Prison Thursday to begin serving his three year sentence. After several hours of processing and orientation, Wesley Snipes was assigned a cell and then introduced to his new cellmate, Gregor “Bug Man” Samsa. After more processing, Wesley Snipes was taken back and locked inside the nine-by-twelve cell he’ll be sharing with Mr. Samsa for the next three years. Gregor “Bug Man” Samsa is in his second year of a six year sentence for burglary and grand larceny convictions. Three years ago it was discovered that he had burrowed into his vacationing neighbor’s basement, eaten all the food in their freezer and pantry, chewed holes in their furniture, linens and several expensive sweaters, and was in the process of building what appeared to be a nest in the corner of their laundry room. At the trial his lawyer attempted an insanity defense, claiming that his client awoke one morning to discover that he was an insect, but the jury didn’t bite and Mr. Samsa was sentenced to six years at McKean. Warden Kent Clark told The Daily Rash that the initial meeting between Wesley Snipes and Mr. Samsa went without incident. “The Bug Man is not one for small talk. After quickly shaking hands with Mr. Snipes he scurried back to his bunk. He tends to keep to himself most of the time. As long as Wesley Snipes isn’t looking for conversation from his cell-mate, I don’t foresee any problems in the next three years of his stay with us.” Several sources inside the prison claim that although Gregor “Bug Man” Samsa is viewed by many as peculiar and unusual, he’s never harmed anyone or been in trouble. Bill Bailey has worked as a guard at McKean prison for twenty-seven years. He told The Daily Rash that he’s confident that over time Wesley Snipes will grow accustomed to Bug Man’s “offbeat” behaviors. Wesley Snipes “Bug Man has a couple of peculiarities that I’m confident Wesley Snipes will eventually learn to tolerate. For example, Bug Man suffers from profuse sweating, chronic diarrhea and he doesn’t like to bathe… which makes for a less than appealing aroma inside a nine-by-twelve foot cell. But we do provide plenty of cans of Glade air fresheners and in the past, several of Bug Man’s cell-mate’s have found relief with large, pungent bowls of potpourri, scented candles and strong colognes. Once he adjusts, there’s no reason Mr. Snipes shouldn’t feel comfortable in his new cell.” Officer Bill Bailey paused to bark an order into his walki-talkie. “Bug Man does have one sore spot though,” he continued, “he doesn’t enjoy being looked at while he’s moving his bowels, which, because of his chronic diarrhea, occurs anywhere from ten to twenty times a day. Since prison cells are so small, it’s difficult to avoid looking in the direction of a man sitting just a couple of feet away from you while he’s having violent, explosive bowel movements. But since it happens so often, I am confident Mr. Snipes will reconcile himself to his new environment. And like I said, he’s got access to all the Glade freshener he can spray.” “It took me several months to adjust to the Bug Man,” Corrections Officer Cecil Jasper told The Daily Rash. “He sleeps during the daytime because at night he sits in front of the cell bars and stares up at the light bulb in the corridor. All night long he just looks at that light. When he does finally sleep, he sleeps under his bunk.” Officer Cecil cleared his throat. “He’s also a compulsive masturbater, which isn’t uncommon in a correctional facility. But when the Bug Man is, uh, you know….finishing, he releases a deep, guttural scream. It’s extremely loud and it echoes throughout the facility and scares some of the other prisoners.” Officer Cecil wiped his brow, “I would find it very difficult sharing a cell with him, but that’s just me. I’m sure Mr. Snipes will be just fine.” With just under eleven hundred days before his release, Wesley Snipes has a whole bunch of time to learn to tolerate his new roommate. added by: tverdell

Gmail creator says Chrome OS will either die or merge with Android

The creator of Gmail and FriendFeed, Paul Buchheit, believes that Chrome OS will either be canceled next year or it will merge with Android. added by: admillios

Video of Hugh Jackman Crash Landing on ‘Oprah’ Show at Sydney Opera House (VIDEO) – The Daily Blender

Movie heartthrob Hugh Jackman ended up with a black eye attempting a dramatic entrance onto US talk-show host Oprah Winfrey's stage Tuesday on a zipline running from the top of Sydney's Opera House. added by: dryeraser

Ryan Reynolds Back on the Market after Split from Scarlett Johansson

Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson are calling it quits after two years of marriage, People reports. “After long and careful consideration on both our parts, we've decided to end our marriage,” they announced… http://exm.nr/h0oTtP added by: lissa623

Ryan Reynolds Back on the Market after Split from Scarlett Johansson

Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson are calling it quits after two years of marriage, People reports. “After long and careful consideration on both our parts, we've decided to end our marriage,” they announced… http://exm.nr/h0oTtP added by: lissa623

Bending Over Didn’t Work Out Too Well For Obama

Republicans poring over a 1,924-page overarching spending bill proposed by Democrats to cover the rest of the fiscal year are threatening to grind the legislation to a halt, citing massive earmark spending, which, if passed, would be enacted into law without debate in the full Senate. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/12/14/revolt-republicans-angry-omnibus-budg… Let me get this straight. Republicans are willing to shutdown government after Obama risked loosing the support of his base to support their tax cuts. Got it! added by: tverdell

Dust Ball Robotic Vacuum Smartly Sucks Debris As It Tumbles Across Your Floor

Roombas are cute and everything, but when they annoy you, they don’t respond well to being kicked in the side. Not so with Dust Ball, a new robotic vacuum cleaner concept designed by a Dutch engineer. Inspired by a hamster ball and resembling a pollen grain, Dust Ball can be pushed or kicked in any direction to clean. Watch it roll in this video. It moves by shifting its internal weight; an internal ball bearing moves on two axes and can move Dust Ball in any direction. It rolls around sucking up debris, and when its dustbin is full, it starts to glow and rolls to its docking station. http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2010-12/dust-ball-robotic-vacuum-gather… added by: onemalefla

Us Online News: Yahoo Still Silent On Today’s Layoffs, But Employees Vent

may be tight-lipped about the layoffs that are taking place at once within the company, but that’s not stopping employees who have been handed pink slips from commotion unattended quietly. A Yahoo employee in the Flickr group just Tweeted added by: Nadia_Khan1