Category: security
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Can We Teach Independence and Fear Simultaneously?
Good post. Bruce Schneier probably has something similar to say on a lot of these topics. Teaching our kids to be afraid of everything definitely has consequences. A lot of things we casually do – like eating while driving, are far more likely to have severe consequences than letting them walk to school. Post on…
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TSA cagey on cancer risk?
Interesting. One wonders what the exposure rate for standing in line for those back-scatter and the luggage x-ray things are. Worth noting that the safey regulations on those things are prolly totally vain–have you ever seen how tightly cramped the security areas get? http://www.infowars.com/cancer-surges-in-body-scanner-operators-tsa-launches-cover-up/ (I saw this link via bear454)
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NFC description reminds me of RFID, plus environmental consequences?
http://venturebeat.com/2011/06/05/nfc-is-more-than-just-mobile-money/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Venturebeat+%28VentureBeat%29 This is a rah-rah article about NFC, provides a nice introduction to the topic, and explores other possible applications. My thoughts range the map: is technology like this going to impact people who lack smart phones and online payment creds in an unfair way? Will default identity setting on these devices drill into your…
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Skype protocol cracked?
Saw this @torrentfreak tweet via @doctrow: http://torrentfreak.com/skype-reverse-engineered-and-dumped-on-pirate-bay-110603/
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Great interview on hacker spaces, responsible disclosure (TCLP)
Thomas interviews Tiffany Rad in this episode of The Commandline Podcast. I appreciated this interview because, as a father, I am interested in all the ways I can expose my kids to learning opportunities, and while I might not end up with little net-running hellions, it sounds like public schools are often becoming less and…
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Copy Protection for Our Identities
Another idea sprouted: I love the concept that Doc Searls discusses about the Intention Oriented Economy. This is the reverse of the identity oriented economy where we supplicate our commercial oligarchy with our percious identifiable information for free stuff so they can better advertise to us. Rather–it makes much more sense to develop an anonymous…
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Bellingham PD demonstrate bomb robot at LinuxFest Northwest 2011
Bellingham’s police department offers a rare opportunity to see their bomb disposal robot and control van. The manipulator can reach 8ft high, it can go up and down curbs and stairs, and it can reach under cars. The side of the manipulator is mounted with two shotgun barrels that can be loaded with water or…
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BPD robot @LFNW, shows removable wheels
The robot’s wheels can be removed so as to pass thru narrow doorways. BPD robot, removable wheels
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