Internet Explorer 8 to be released today..

Reports are that Internet Explorer 8 will be released at noon (PST) today… Folks, please consider waiting on this upgrade… Internet Explorer is a decent package, but Microsoft keeps making subtle security blunders with IE. There are plenty of other HTML Compliant browsers out there, including Safari, Google Chrome, Opera, Camino, Firefox, etc… If you […]

The new Triggerlinc

I don’t believe it… Smarthome is yet again delaying the Triggerlinc sensor…. The new Triggerlinc:Author: CharlieParker

‘Net scammers go after gullible with fake stimulus offers

‘Net scammers go after gullible with fake stimulus offers: “ Scammers are always on the lookout for sociopolitical events they can craft into a phishing hook; we’ve seen the thieves try lures flavored with everything from holiday celebrations to information on international assassinations. The various security firms and organizations in the United States have been […]

Pointsec certificate expiring – may cause upgrade problems

We just ran into this problem with Pointsec as well…. Pointsec certificate expiring – may cause upgrade problems: “This morning Checkpoint released a bulletin about a problem affecting Pointsec for PC version 6.2.0 (with HFA1 or HFA2) and 6.3.0. The certificate that the software uses to validate recovery files and log files has expired. As […]

How I got started programming?

How did you get started in programming? I started programming when I was 8 or 9…. I started using computers from the Apple ][ & ][e’s that were at Sherman elementary with Apple Basic… After conquering that, I was able to start using a CP/M based system with Dual 8″ floppy’s, and started working on […]

Indigo Security Script v1.50A

This is the newest version of the Indigo Security Script… This now includes code that will check for out of date heartbeats (ie. Defective Units, or low/out of Battery) and either warn via Growl, Indigo Log File, or even Email! Some of these changes were suggested by Scott Buchanan… And some where added after examining […]

Bootable flash key makes disk encryption attacks super-simple

From Engadget… (Which got it from hack a day) Bootable flash key makes disk encryption attacks super-simple: “ Filed under: Desktops, Laptops, Storage Ruh roh, Shaggy — you remember that disk encryption attack that involved cooling off your target’s RAM and yanking it to get a bitdump before the contents faded? Well, it looks like […]