The thought of modern technology can be a little scary.
Modern advances are quickly outrunning policy and laws that are meant protect its users; that said, I don’t advocate living in a state of fear I do, however, believe in being informed. I use a smartphone, my whole family has computers, and all my clients have complex IT environments. With the ever-growing prominence of modern […]
The Lighter Side
EXAMPLES FROM BRITISH MILITARY OFFICERS’ REPORTS PART II 1. Got into the gene pool while the lifeguard wasn’t watching. 2. If you stand close enough to him, you can hear the ocean. 3. It’s hard to believe that he beat 1,000,000 other sperm. 4. A room temperature IQ. 5. Got a full 6-pack, but lacks […]
Protecting You: Disco, 8-Track, Tape Backups
A construction firm asked me to test their backup system because they were unable to restore critical files after a Cryptowall breakout and their IT provider had stopped returning their call. Here’s what I found: The firm had been paying for backups for the past five years. The backup software was five years old. The […]
Raj’s New Book – Available Now on Amazon.com!
“I found Unplugged: Luddites’ Guide to Cybersecurity to be not only useful, but a funny, fascinating read as well. The book is full of anecdotes and real-world examples that paint a sobering picture of the Big Brother-esque trends happening all around us. Many stories surprised me – is this actually what our world is like […]
‘In Loco Parentis’ Increasingly Means Schools Are Crazy
Courts have long held that when a child goes to a school, school officials serve as in loco parentis. This essentially means the school staff takes over some of the responsibilities of a parent. With the advances in technology and the ability to monitor students away from school, some educational systems are taking the in […]
Social Media: The Myth of a Private Profile
Typically the biggest problem social media companies face is the issue of privacy, or rather how to reassure their consumer that privacy is a priority. They all have privacy policies. Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg says “we value your privacy”. Eric Schmidt says he values your privacy. Everybody says we value your privacy, but do they really? You […]
The Lighter Side
EXAMPLES FROM BRITISH MILITARY OFFICERS’ REPORTS 1. His men would follow him anywhere, but only out of idle curiosity. 2. I would not breed from this Officer. 3. This man is depriving a village somewhere of its idiot. 4. This officer can be likened to a small puppy – he runs around excitedly, leaving little […]
Raj’s New Book – Coming Soon
“I found Unplugged: Luddites’ Guide to Cybersecurity to be not only useful, but a funny, fascinating read as well. The book is full of anecdotes and real-world examples that paint a sobering picture of the Big Brother-esque trends happening all around us. Many stories surprised me – is this actually what our world is like […]
Adult Friend Finder Data Breach – Blackmail R Us?
Whether it’s Tinder, Snapchat, AshleyMadison or AdultFriendFinder (AFF), many people aren’t looking for love…they’re looking for instant physical gratification. There’s nothing wrong with sex between consenting adults. However, there’s plenty wrong with submitting your sexual preferences online. To quote from the International Business Times: Blackmail The information contained in the leak includes usernames, post codes, […]
The Lighter Side
Texas Policing Two guys driving through Texas get pulled over by a state trooper. He taps on the driver’s window, the driver rolls it down, and the trooper smacks the driver in the head with his night stick. The driver asked why he did that. The trooper says, “You’re in Texas, son. When I pull […]