What began as an attempt to improve security by reviewing VPN connection logs yielded quite unexpected results last year for a U.S.-based firm. Verizon’s Business Security Blog tells the story of an unnamed “critical infrastructure company” surprised to find a live VPN connection into its network originating from Shenyang, China. Like many businesses, this company […]
I listen to Rush Limbaugh. Not often, but occasionally. I don’t believe in virtually anything the ultra right-wing pundit has to say, and I think much of what Limbaugh says is built out of hate, ignorance, a ploy for ratings/cash, or all of the above. So, why do I listen to this man, and others […]
According to the Dow Jones report, Apple has put forth settlement proposals to Motorola Mobility (recently acquired by Google) and Samsung, two of the largest manufacturers of Android devices. The proposed settlement would involve royalty fees of $5 to $15 per device. Meanwhile, Samsung has filed a new patent infringement claim against Apple in South […]
Every once in a while, a story comes along so monumentally stupid, so thoroughly and transparently an attention grab, it takes two people to whine about it properly. Such is the case with the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences giving Steve Jobs a special “Trustees Award” Grammy. For this one, it’s going to […]
