Author Archives: dravir
Security Review: Portable Computing
Portable computing continues to increase in diversity and use. While a few years ago the number of average people that carried a laptop around with them were relatively few, increases in the capabilities of cell phones as well as the … Continue reading
Current Events: Monster.com data breach
According to MSNBC (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29017452/), Monster.com along with USAJobs.com (which monster’s parent company runs) was breached, resulting in the theft of user ID’s, passwords, email addresses, names and phone numbers. The number of records stolen was not disclosed, nor were … Continue reading
Security Review: MMO Gaming
Most people in our society today are familiar with the concept of MMO gaming. World of Warcraft, for example, is something most everyone has heard of. Most MMO games operate under a fairly strict client/server paradigm. A company that … Continue reading
Current Event: Zombies Ahead
According to a story on NBC Dallas-Fort Worth, someone hacked into an electronic roadsign system designed to notify motorists of upcoming hazards. The system was altered to read “Caution! Zombies! Ahead!!!” It also instructed motorists to run for cold climates … Continue reading