Monday distractions

LincLinc OwnerDetroit Icrontian
edited September 2006 in Science & Tech
<p>Monday's distraction is simply that: interesting items I found in my inbox from our affiliates that you might like to check out over your lunch break. This Monday, we're looking at some dangerous stuff.</p><p>This summer, a writer for A True Review created a presentation on potential for <a href="http://www.atruereview.com/Articles/identity_theft_at_work.php"><strong>Identity Theft at Work</strong></a> and shares his findings with us. "If an employee understands how to protect their identity at work, odds are they will protect a customer's identity from theft. This article highlights the actions we are taking to prevent identity theft and breeches of security at work."</p><p>Parents should tune into the TechZone for it's recent <a href="http://www.thetechzone.com?m=show&id=602"><strong>Internet Safety Tips for your Children</strong></a>. If you're worried about your own digital security at home, check out Gruntville's <strong><a href="http://www.gruntville.com/reviews/security/alphashield/index.php">AlphaShield Home Edition Firewall Review</a></strong>. They gave a hacker four hours to try and break through it; see what the results were.</p><p>Is the <strong><a href="http://www.thetechzone.com/?m=show&id=605">Sony PSP a terrorist device</a></strong>? That's the question TechZone asks after one of its staff was hauled out of his car and handcuffed for playing one. Another consumer electronic device embroiled in conflict is even more common. Ars Technica has done an article titled <strong><a href="http://arstechnica.com/articles/culture/ipods-war.ars">iPods at War</a></strong>, a report on the use and impact of consumer electronics in war zones by US soliders. That one's definitely worth a look.</p><p>Finally, here's one that's been languishing far too long in my inbox: Wil Harris at bit-tech asks <strong><a href="http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2006/07/11/Who_owns_your_virtual_life/1.html">who owns your digital life</a></strong>? "Second Life lets you make, buy and sell property in-game. World of Warcraft specifically forbids you. Flickr is all about creating your own content. How should we handle user-generated content in MMO experiences?"</p><p>Enjoy your Monday morning; browse 'til you get caught.</p>

Comments

  • EnverexEnverex Worcester, UK Icrontian
    edited September 2006
    Interesting reading, but I don't agree with the last statement by the PSP guy. If someone wanted to do that then wouldn't it just be simpler to use a PDA which is also smaller, more powerful and easier to get the software for? heh.
  • drasnordrasnor Starship Operator Hawthorne, CA Icrontian
    edited September 2006
    There's an easy solution: don't connect servers hosting sensitive information to wireless LANs.

    -drasnor :fold:
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