Notorious hacker group Cult of the Dead Cow (cDc) has released a web auditing tool which uses Google to find vulnerabilities on sites. more
Aussies more concerned about securing outbound email than spam
Australians are more concerned about securing outbound email which can lead to sensitive data loss than they are about securing inbound email that could steal data, according to a new survey by Proofpoint. More…
Backdrop to the Hollywood sign up for grabs
The 138 acre mountain backdrop to the Hollywood sign, possibly one of the most famous landmarks throughout the United States, is up for grabs, to the consternation of its neighbours, for a mere AU$23 million.
EC hits Microsoft with record US$1.35B fine
The European Commission has imposed a further penalty on Microsoft for failure to comply with sanctions. more
Why do E-mails Take so Long to Deliver?
This article gives the reasons for the speed of delivery and also the reasons why delivery can take days. here…
Vishing: When Phishers Get Vocal
As Internet users learn not to divulge confidential information on websites, phishers move to new, uncharted territories. Their newest weapon is called “vishing”, as in “Voice Phishing”. More…
Application Design Mistakes
A great article from Jacob Nielsen on mistakes to avoid when designing applications: here…
More on the Pacific Ocean Plastic Recycle Challenge
THE WORLD’S RUBBISH DUMP: a garbage tip that stretches from Hawaii to Japan here…
A Bit of Fun for Dog Owners
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show asks: What Breed Are You? here…
The Perfect Financial Storm
This is a long read, but well worth it, if you want to understand what is really going on. It is a series of articles written by Jim Puplava called “The Perfect Financial Storm”. He is one of a handful that had the insight to see what was coming, years ago and to write about it. More…