2007 April

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Trillian versions 3.1 and lower IRC module.
Remote exploitation of multiple vulnerabilities in the Internet Relay Chat (IRC) module of Cerulean Studios’ Trillian could allow for the interception of private conversations or execution of code as the currently logged on user.
When handling long CTCP PING messages containing UTF-8 characters, it […]

The leading music retailers are finally catching on that consumers are sick of DRM. The good news about this, is they’re letting the record companies know that this model isn’t working and with any luck will be able to force them into dropping DRM from the music.
Following its landmark deal with EMI this month to […]

Are you a little confused about Google Apps? Google Apps is essentially an inexpensive, web based, alternative to Microsoft Office for small business, enterprise, schools, and even families.
One of Google App’s strengths is it’s collaboration abilities. You can easily share your documents with others so you can work together.
Google has posted this video to […]

PCMag has published four tips to surfing safely while connected to an open wifi network, like at Starbucks.
1 Suite Up
Make sure you’re covered on the three main fronts: a two-way firewall, an antispyware tool, and an antivirus program. Many solutions combine these into a full Internet “security suite.” Check the security software reviews for tips […]

Finding people to do the chores you would rather not do, just got a heck of a lot easier. DoMyStuff is an eBay like service where anyone can post chores they don’t want to do themselves but wouldn’t mind paying someone else to do them.
DoMyStuff can be used to post pretty much any chore and […]

Holy Mozy! Mozy Online Backup is now offering unlimited online backup for Windows and Mac users for only $4.95 per month.
Mozy offers a simple to install client that runs in the background and continuously backups all your data to their servers using an encrypted connection and also encrypts your data securely on their servers. Since […]

With GimmeSomeTune, you can download lyrics and album cover art in a floating window and also display lyrics in another window while listening to your songs in iTunes.

A beautiful, translucent floating window providing you with information about the currently playing tune, customizable to what you want to see.

Highly configurable hotkeys. For nearly every aspect of […]

The FDA has approved the first generic versions of Ambien (Zolpidem Tartrate) for the short-term treatment of insomnia.
“The FDA’s Office of Generic Drugs ensures that generic drugs are safe and effective for the American public through a rigorous scientific and regulatory process,” said Gary J. Buehler, director, Office of Generic Drugs. “This approval offers Americans […]

A new Phishing scheme has been discovered that attempts to trick users into calling their bank, credit card company, or financial institution to verify their phone number but anyone following the instructions are actually forwarding their phone calls to the attacker’s telephone.
The scam emails have instructions similar to the following:
Step 1- Go to your phone […]

The problem with many Medical ID bracelets is they only convey a single medical condition, but in an emergency situation it’s helpful that emergency care workers have access to your complete health history, all preexisting conditions, and allergies.
Enter the Band of Life, it combines a highly visible bracelet that also includes an USB drive […]

Last week, a contest was held to find a serious vulnerability in a pair of Apple MacBook Pros that allowed the attacker to gain full control of the systems. While only half of the goals that were first required by the contest were met, the hackers were able to gain some privileges on the systems.
It […]

This story is making my blood boil!
The US Food and Drug Administration is considering redefining the legal definition of “chocolate” to allow the substitution of vegetable oil for cocoa butter and whey protein instead of whole milk.
Currently, products that use these cheaper and less tasty and healthy ingredients may not be labeled as “Chocolate” and […]

Here’s a quote from Albert Einstein: “if the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.” Well, guess what? The bees are disappearing. In massive numbers. All around the world. […]

Exploit code for a critical vulnerability for Adobe Photoshop has been made publicly available.
US-CERT warns:
US-CERT is aware of a possible vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop that may allow an attacker to cause a stack-based buffer overflow. By persuading a user to open a crafted bitmap file (e.g., .BMP, .DIB, .RLE), an attacker may be able […]

AOL’s partner Skyhook Wireless has been collecting information about WiFi routers across the US and Canada and has created a database of 16 million WiFi routers!
The perpetrator here is Skyhook Wireless. For the last few years, it has sent a fleet of 200 trucks through the streets of 2,500 cities and towns in the U.S. […]

Microsoft has recently released a Firefox Addon that allows Windows Media to played within the browser. But is this really an attempt at good will or does Microsoft have another motive?
When it suits, of course, Microsoft likes to look like it’s playing nice. Hence the jaunty tone of a recent post on the official […]

Sleeves are becoming the hot accessory for laptops and notebooks. Laptop cases that look like laptop cases are considered a fashion faux paux.
The best part about laptop sleeves is they’re really simple to make. Just use an old pair of pants, a sweater, or a shirt and stitch it into a sleeve that can […]

Are you confused by RSS? Those little orange icons, that look like this or just say XML or RSS? You might have clicked on one once and saw a lot of confusing code? Forget about that experience. RSS is the best way to follow web sites and this video will explain what RSS is […]

Photographers love showing off their prints using light boxes because they back light the image. This brings out the details in a print without adding any reflections.
A new trend in photo framing is to combine the frame with a light box, but these frames can cost hundreds of dollars. You can make one yourself for […]

You may be vigilant about protecting your personal information from criminals by shredding all your bills and statements and otherwise guarding your private information but you still might be unable to stop someone from still getting a hold of your information. The criminals are finding “inside men” to pass them all the juicy details on […]