Gawker has called an information disclosure on AT&T servers “Apple’s Worst Security Breach” Goatse Security obtained its data through a script on AT&T’s website, accessible to anyone on the internet. When provided with an ICC-ID as part of an HTTP request, the script would return the associated email address, in what was apparently intended to … Continue reading AT&T iPad email disclosure
You may have noticed some changes to the flyingpenguin site. This is part of a major upgrade effort. Traffic increased enough, and technology changed enough since the last upgrade, that several enhancements just have been made. Phase one involved moving from physical to virtual. During this phase the site was redesigned slightly. Resources can now … Continue reading Site Updates
Sort of…the foundation behind car racing today is petroleum — burning tires, brakes, oil, gasoline, just to name the obvious stuff. Before I get to the story, however, I first want to mention that racing cars is big among Silicon Valley success stories. Many high-tech firms where I have worked have brought their wasteful and … Continue reading IndyCar Goes Green
Reuters reports that 147 AK-47 rifles have been seized in Texas. Acting on a tip, police in the border city of Laredo stopped a truck on Saturday and found the AK-47 rifles, along with more than 200 high-capacity magazines, bayonets and 10,000 rounds of ammunition, Laredo police told reporters. This news item brings to mind … Continue reading US border seizes 147 AK-47s