I came across a complete G4 Cube and just had to do something with it. Just a little searching brought me to Cubeowner where I found a nice tutorial. It's installing now.
Here is a link to the Debian install ISO.
**Update** Very simple and easy install. Not a bit of trouble. Updating the system now via wireless (it found and configured my Airport card).
I found a link to Educational Security Incidents in this article from the Chronicle. Both are interesting and worth checking out.
SANS has a new Computer Forensics blog up and running over at Wordpress. I'll add a link to the appropriate sidebar. For those interested, there are a lot of great forensics links on the SANS forensics page.
I came across this poster in my local post office and couldn't help but think how hard it will be for this guy to pass himself off as a "Mary Smith".
I like the changes to Chrome EULA. It looks much better...
11.1 You retain copyright and any other rights you already hold in Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services.
Microsoft has a couple sites that offer good information for Home users to keep there information safe. Microsoft Security At Home has information about email scams, password safety and machine security.
The Microsoft Password checker will give you a good idea of how strong your passwords are and how strong they should be.
Unfortunately most people coming to these sites don't need this information. What we really need is a way to get people who NEED this information to READ this information.
Apparently Gmail is having some major issues. Being the geek that I am, I have numerous Gmail accounts and they are all giving me this error...
We’re sorry, but your Gmail account is currently experiencing errors. You won’t be able to use your account while these errors last, but don’t worry, your account data and messages are safe. Our engineers are working to resolve this issue.I'm sure they will solve the problem soon. I can't live without my GMAIL!
Please try accessing your account again in a few minutes.
CERT offers a lot of great security information for all types of computer users from advanced businesses to home users.
The Home Network Security page and the Home Computer Security page are two great resources for home users.
I noticed a Google ad for Zendesk the other day so I thought I should add them to my list of links on the sidebar. I have no experience with the software but the page is nice and who would like something with "zen" in the title?
Antiphishing.org is a nice resource for antiphishing information. They have an extensive list of whitepapers and resources to help prevent phishing attacks. Plus a link to a new term I have not seen before; crimeware. I have added them to the links on the sidebar.
Consumer Reports has a nice list of the Seven Common Online Blunders. Some of them can lead to identity theft or at least a couple hours/days rebuilding your workstation.
Better Gmail 2 is a great Firefox addon that can do a few nice things for Gmail. Most importantly it can force an encrypted connection (https). But it also has various skins to brighten up the Gmail interface. I highly recommend it.
