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Current Event – A Broader Look on Wireless Access Point Vulnerabilities

Posted on March 16, 2009 by qwerty

Wireless access points are a great technology – allowing a user the convenience of accessing the same wired network without wires.  But the vulnerabilites and weak points that they produce can often be overlooked.  Most people install these devices to … Continue reading →

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Dementia patients may benefit from new technology – or will they?

Posted on March 6, 2009 by qwerty

New technology arising from the UK is focusing on helping the elderly through technology.  In particular, they are creating devices which can help dementia patients be able to live on their own for longer.  Typically, when people start suffering from … Continue reading →

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Current Events – Infections that begin with windshield fliers

Posted on February 6, 2009 by qwerty

Not all computer malware infections are done completely electronically.  In recent events, cars in Grand Forks, North Dakota were tagged with “windshield fliers” which resembeled a parking ticket, stating they were violating the “standard parking regulations” and that in order … Continue reading →

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US Passports now all have RFID tags

Posted on January 16, 2009 by qwerty

The security review on the EU passports reminded me of this one:  As of October 2006, all US passports will contain RFID chips in them, which, when read reveal all the information that is printed on the passport itself, as … Continue reading →

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