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Myth vs. reality: Wireless SSIDs
Do you ever wonder sometimes how it is that some ideas just won't die? Like the thought that not broadcasting your wireless network's SSID will somehow make you more secure? This is a myth that needs to be forcibly dragged out behind the woodshed, strangled Read More...
Posted 16 October 07 12:08 by Steve Riley | 15 Comments   
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Bogus Microsoft sweepstakes emails
Over the past month I've received at least three enquiries from people asking about the legitimacy of emails claiming the recipients have won large amounts of money in a Microsoft sweepstakes or lottery -- often 500,000 British pounds. This is an easy Read More...
Posted 19 August 07 03:35 by Steve Riley | 8 Comments   
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Bugged Canadian coin story is...wait for it...BOGUS!
Surely you've heard, too many times by now, about the radio transmitters "discovered" in some Canadian coins. From the moment I first read about it, the steamy stench of pasture patties loomed large in the air. I watched in amazement as the story grew Read More...
Posted 16 January 07 03:39 by Steve Riley | 1 Comments   
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iPods spread disease?
Well well. Looks like a few new iPod owners are getting infected when they attach their players to their computers. I'll quote the first paragraph from Apple's web site: We recently discovered that a small number - less than 1% - of the Video iPods available Read More...
Posted 17 October 06 02:57 by Steve Riley | 8 Comments   
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Must be a slow news day: reporter writes 100% crap
Imagine my surprise to read that Microsoft is removing NAP from Windows Vista ! Does this guy actually get paid money to write this drivel? The particular folks quoted in the article all have their own agendas, of course. News flash: we aren't dropping Read More...
Posted 03 October 06 11:12 by Steve Riley | 6 Comments   
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Security in Windows Vista 64-bit
By now, many of you have heard us speak about or have read our writings on the improved security capabilities of Windows Vista. As I've said at a number of events now, the research I've done into these capabilities has convinced me that enterprises should Read More...
Posted 11 August 06 04:17 by Steve Riley | 1 Comments   
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File under: "You've got to be kidding!"
Today I upgraded the brain on my i-mate K-JAM. Which, of course, requires a hard reset, meaning that I get to spend a relaxing day re-installing and configuring all my applications. Usually when I do this (too frequently, it seems) I browse around for Read More...
Posted 11 March 06 05:15 by Steve Riley | 3 Comments   
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What motivates a journalist?
OK, I have to unload a burden here. I often interact with the tech press in various places throughout the world. I've had wonderful, productive meetings with many fine journalists. New Zealand and Malaysia particularly stand out in my memory. However, Read More...
Posted 18 January 06 03:52 by Steve Riley | 4 Comments   
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New site at the top of my favorites list
You know, stupid security abounds. I just discovered this site today, and I plan to become a regular visitor -- and probably a contributor, too! I encourage you to explore it and enjoy. Oh, some advice: it probably would be unwise to read an offline archived Read More...
Posted 16 November 05 01:46 by Steve Riley | 4 Comments   
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The Internet routes around outages -- and censorship, too
Have you seen this yet? " Grokster ruling begins the good fight " If you haven't, it's worth your time to read -- it's a terrible shibboleth for a U.S. "national firewall." Coursey is promoting the idea that all U.S. Internet access should pass through Read More...
Posted 27 September 05 02:28 by Steve Riley | 3 Comments   
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Lousy security
Lousy security is all around us, and I'm not even thinking about airport security here (which, I admit, i love griping about). Here I have in mind lousy computer security. And lest you think I'm proceeding to engage in naval-gazing introspection, no -- Read More...
Posted 13 September 05 03:33 by Steve Riley | 2 Comments   
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New column - debunking security myths
There is a lot at stake in security configuration guidance. First, it is easy to understand why people are clamoring for it. Everyone can see the benefit in turning on some setting and blocking an attack. In some environments, doing so is not even an Read More...
Posted 12 April 05 12:58 by Steve Riley | 0 Comments   
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