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BBC NEWS | Technology | Office intruder 'steals' data - 0 views

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Madeline Brownstone on 06 Dec 09

"According to Mr Greenlees, hackers and those intent on industrial espionage will use all the tools at their disposal to get their hands on data. Siemens consultant Colin Greenlees on how to protect against cyber criminals Far from needing a sophisticated computer system, good old-fashioned legwork can do the job just as well he has discovered"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"According to Mr Greenlees, hackers and those intent on industrial espionage will use all the tools at their disposal to get their hands on data. Siemens consultant Colin Greenlees on how to protect against cyber criminals Far from needing a sophisticated computer system, good old-fashioned legwork can do the job just as well he has discovered"</div>

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BBC NEWS | Technology | Workers 'stealing company data' - 1 views

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"The industry has concentrated on the protection of the containers where the data is stored like firewalls, access, controls and end point security systems. "The end result is that most security teams are protecting the containers not the data itself. And that is a core flaw in the security methodology of many practitioners today," claimed Mr Rowney.
- Madeline Brownstone on 06 Dec 09
  
  With so many employees who have access to the data, what's to block it's flow?
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">With so many employees who have access to the data, what's to block it's flow?</div>
  
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Madeline Brownstone on 06 Dec 09

"He added: "The intellectual property of a company can represent the crown jewels and are almost worth more than the building. This is the core asset of a company and any breach or loss can be very expensive." "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"He added: "The intellectual property of a company can represent the crown jewels and are almost worth more than the building. This is the core asset of a company and any breach or loss can be very expensive." "</div>

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BBC NEWS | Technology | Alarm sounded over wi-fi networks - 1 views

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Surveys of consumer use of wi-fi routers suggest that a maximum of 40% of the machines use encryption to limit who can use them. In addition, most people do not change the default password the device ships with making it easy for attackers to get access.
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few routers have lock out mechanisms that stop endless attempts to guess passwords
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The team recommended that people be forced to change default passwords and encouraged to use encryption - both of which can limit the ability of wireless-borne malware to spread.
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Madeline Brownstone on 06 Dec 09

"Surveys of consumer use of wi-fi routers suggest that a maximum of 40% of the machines use encryption to limit who can use them. In addition, most people do not change the default password the device ships with making it easy for attackers to get access. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Surveys of consumer use of wi-fi routers suggest that a maximum of 40% of the machines use encryption to limit who can use them. In addition, most people do not change the default password the device ships with making it easy for attackers to get access. "</div>

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BBC NEWS | Africa | Libya's wireless web access leap - 1 views

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NASSP - Shifting Ground - 0 views

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Study: Texting while driving increases crash risk 23-fold | Wireless - CNET News - 1 views

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texting driving cell phone mobile phone people and machines

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Privacy? What privacy? - 1 views

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privacy opt in opt out privacy policy

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Madeline Brownstone on 03 Dec 09

Take a look at this so-called "opt out" document presented to me online or in person when I was considering leasing a Volvo, a Toyota or a Mini Cooper. In each case, all three dealers were using the same form. I found that peculiar in itself. As you read the form, what tricks are being played on the consumer? Can you identify any semantic games being played to confuse and deceive?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Take a look at this so-called "opt out" document presented to me online or in person when I was considering leasing a Volvo, a Toyota or a Mini Cooper. In each case, all three dealers were using the same form. I found that peculiar in itself. As you read the form, what tricks are being played on the consumer? Can you identify any semantic games being played to confuse and deceive?</div>

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Unboxed - I.B.M Tries to Help Cities Work Smarter - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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data mining database politics and government data

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Madeline Brownstone on 03 Dec 09

"Local governments, like many businesses, are struggling with a data glut. Agencies collect huge amounts of information about topics as diverse as building permits, potholes, Medicaid cases and foster-child placements. Technology, according to computer experts and government officials, can be a powerful tool to mine vast troves of government data for insights to streamline services and guide policy."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Local governments, like many businesses, are struggling with a data glut. Agencies collect huge amounts of information about topics as diverse as building permits, potholes, Medicaid cases and foster-child placements. Technology, according to computer experts and government officials, can be a powerful tool to mine vast troves of government data for insights to streamline services and guide policy."</div>

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CBC: Depressed woman loses benefits over Facebook photos - 2 views

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"A Quebec woman on long-term sick leave is fighting to have her benefits reinstated after her employer's insurance company cut them, she says, because of photos posted on Facebook. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"A Quebec woman on long-term sick leave is fighting to have her benefits reinstated after her employer's insurance company cut them, she says, because of photos posted on Facebook. "</div>

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More senior surfers going online - thestar.com - 0 views

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The technological revolution among seniors hasn't been all smooth sailing, especially for smaller long-term care homes. Despite growing demand for high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi connectivity, many are too cash-strapped to retrofit old buildings for somewhat limited use.
- Madeline Brownstone on 02 Dec 09
  
  Seems like an equality of access issue here.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Seems like an equality of access issue here.</div>
  
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The virtual doctor visit: Health monitoring at home - washingtonpost.com - 2 views

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Right now, the biggest impediment to high-tech monitoring is that Medicare and private insurers generally do not reimburse for it. And the devices can be expensive. As part of a pilot project, Juanita and Arthur Wood get their devices for free; normally patients would have to pay about $100 a month to rent them.
- Madeline Brownstone on 02 Dec 09
  
  Equality of access seems to be the only issue here. And, what are the impacts of that? Can that be determined? Is there evidence in this article?
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Equality of access seems to be the only issue here. And, what are the impacts of that? Can that be determined? Is there evidence in this article?</div>
  
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Eric Dishman, general manager of Intel's Research and Innovation Group, said these devices perform an increasingly important function: "You just can't crank out enough medical students to solve our personnel shortage in this country. You need to rely on other means, especially technology, to bridge that gap."
- Madeline Brownstone on 02 Dec 09
  
  The issue of people relying on machines to do what was previously done by human contact is clearly coming through here.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The issue of people relying on machines to do what was previously done by human contact is clearly coming through here.</div>
  
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Madeline Brownstone on 02 Dec 09

Right now, the biggest impediment to high-tech monitoring is that Medicare and private insurers generally do not reimburse for it. And the devices can be expensive. As part of a pilot project, Juanita and Arthur Wood get their devices for free; normally patients would have to pay about $100 a month to rent them.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Right now, the biggest impediment to high-tech monitoring is that Medicare and private insurers generally do not reimburse for it. And the devices can be expensive. As part of a pilot project, Juanita and Arthur Wood get their devices for free; normally patients would have to pay about $100 a month to rent them. </div>

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Sketchup for dummies - 0 views

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sketchup CAD 3-D tutorials

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Madeline Brownstone on 02 Dec 09

Google Sketchup for dummies 54 videos

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