2014
Roam Mobility released new plans
As part of their recent network upgrade to LTE, Roam Mobility has spiced up their plans. The new Text+data plan is an interesting option for people who don't really use their smartphone for calling (which is a surprisingly high number). Now my caveat. Anytime you see unlimited data, it is on the T-Mobile 2G network which is painfully slow and has spotty coverage across the US. It is enough to [very slowly] download emails but, during my tests in New York and Vermont, it was too slow for GPS navigation or web browsing on my iPhone 5s using Safari or Chrome.
Quote about harmony
"Harmony makes small things grow, lack of it makes great things decay." - Sallust
Quote about Success
A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him. David Brinkley
Russian government offer $111,000 to de-anonymise TOR
The Russian government has released a tender worth $US111,000 (4 million rubbles) to device and implement a technology to decrypt TOR traffic and to de-anonymize users. The Russian government says this will help their law enforcement efforts by catching criminals using TOR to hide their tracks. You can read the official procurement notice from the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs here (link). Contest is only open to Russian organizations (application fee is about $US5,500) and contest closes August 20. It is unquestionable that many criminals use TOR to hide their online activities but it is also important to remember that many law abiding users also hide using TOR sych as activists, journalists and researchers.
Thousands of Wordpress sites compromised
WordPress is an extremely popular blogging platform that makes extensibility easy through thousands of third-party plug-ins. Now one of those plug-ins, called MailPoet (link), is causing issues for thousands of sites (some estimate the number to be between 50,000-100,000). A MailPoet vulnerability has been discovered and exploited in the wild that allows attackers to inject malware, spam or defacement webpages into any site running the vulnerable plug-in without authenticating. CEO of Sucuri, a security research firm, has seen a huge spike in sites being compromised by cybercriminals to install and deploy backdoors.
A new era in cooler air conditioners
As many Canadians are getting ready to go on vacation, I though it would be a good time to write about the "next generation" of portable coolers with built in air conditioners. The IcyBreeze Cooler can be plugged in or operated from its built in rechargeable battery. <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/4a3f80c178.jpg" alt=""> It has different dan speeds and also keeps your drinks cold. That's it, nothing else to say. Source: IcyBreeze
Scan that file
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”]Image by Surian Soosay used under Creative Commons License [/caption] This blog is a hobby and in my day job (as the Chief Information Security Officer of a major international company) I see all kinds of attacks and malware. A considerable amount of infections are caused by users who run files that subsequently infect your machine. Doing so is as foolish as having unprotected sex. Before you run any file, make sure you scan it first. You should always scan files using the antivirus on your computer first but there are also 2 very good services that scan your file using over a dozen different scanners (since no one scanner detect every malware),
Protect your online accounts from compromise before its too late
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”]Image by David Goehring used under Creative Commons License [/caption] As more and more of our services are delivered through cloud services, it becomes increasingly important to protect our accounts. As a security professional there are a handful of steps I perform regularly that many of you don't so here they are: Install a well respected antivirus/antimalware software on your PC with real-time protection enabled and regular automatic updating of its database. There are hundreds of online posts discussing which one is "
The World needs Gummy Bear Sausage
In the category of "are they out of their minds" comes Gummy Bear sausage. At first this looks like a misprint or a joke but it isn't. Oh no folks, this is the real thing. Grundhofer Old Fashioned Meats (link) in Minnesota is the creator of this meaty sugary monstrosity. The owner, Spencer GRundhofer, said this started as a joke when a friend suggested he make a gummy bear flavored sausage. The joke turned into a permanent menu item when demand continued to grow.
This notebook makes everyone cry
there are many reasons you use a notebook: at work to take notes, at home to build a to do list or a sacred spot to share your most precious inner thoughts (aka a diary). Notebook manufacturer Magnus Ferreus has created "the worlds first emotion-stirring notebook". The Notebook will make you cry as you write in it. The pages are coated with the same compound that causes you to cry when cutting onions (hence the name). The compounds are released as you write, they evaporate and cause you to shed some tears.
I believe in you
"Yes You Can. I believe in You" Edward N Kiledjian #coaching #success #leadership #selfImprovement
It is important to live
"To Live is the rarest thing in the world.Most people exist,That is all" Oscar Wilde #quote #success #leadership #existence
Self Improvement
“You don't need to change the world; you need to change yourself.” Miguel Ruiz #quote#success#selfimprovement#coaching
Evolve or disappear
““We’re made to grow. You either evolve or you disappear” ” — Tupac Shakur
Google's Project Zero wants to protect the internet from evil
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”]Image by Kris Krug under creative commons license [/caption] Google has created a new initiative called Project Zero where it aims to hire superstar hackers and use them to improve intent security. Their goal will be to use their expertise and Google's resources to find security issues with foundational internet technologies. Zero-day back market Newly discovered security issues (bugs, vulnerabilities or anything exploitable) that have not yet been announced are called zero day vulnerabilities. there is a healthy black market buying and selling these vulnerabilities (typical buyers are organized crime, criminals or intelligence agencies).
Rocket scientist designs the ultimate pan
Science is a wonderful thing. It has made our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. Now Dr Povey, an engineering teacher from Oxford University, has created a new pan design that leverages cutting edge rocket science to deliver the ultimate pan. Flare is the result of this intensive research and is the most efficient pan ever created for gas stoves (it also works on electric, ceramic and halogen). The pan has a series of "fins" which direct the flames and ensure a more efficient heat distribution.
Dropcam vulnerable to hackers
Dropcam (Now a Google Nest company) took the remote internet connected video world by storm by allowing anyone to remotely monitor their homes or business' cheaply and without being a technical genius. There are countless media articles about business and homeowners using it to catch thieves, but now we learn that it can be exploited by cybercriminals against you. Two researchers from Synack (Patrick Wardle and Colby Moore) discovered vulnerabilities in Dropcam which they will demonstrate at Defcon 22 in Las Vegas next month.
11 Steps to prepare your home before leaving on vacation
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1920”]Image by Moyan Brenn used under Creative Commons License [/caption] It's finally that time of the year when all of your hard work pays off with some well deserved time off. You're taking the family to a beach vacation where your only concern will be which bathing suit to wear and what restaurant to dine at. Perfect. Here are some key steps to prepare yourself before leaving on vacation. Create an inventory - No one wants to think about theft or fire while they are away but it is a possibility.
Google's Ingress finally comes to IOS
Google's Niantic Labs had a huge hit with the Ingress game on Android. It created something special with fans becoming ambassadors and creating meetups and thriving online communities. Now Niantic Labs has taken the next step by making Ingress available for iOS (link). <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/50b44be135.jpg" alt=""> The IOS release works on iPhone, iPad mini and iPad. It is a game that get's you moving in your area. The in-game chat allows teammates (there are 2 factions in the game) to coordinate and do real world meetup.
KGI says the unannounced 5.5" iPhone is delayed
Ming-Chi Kuo, the famous KGI Security analyst, is now claiming that Apple's iPhone 6 5.5" model will be delayed because of constraints with some key components. He claims that current supply chain contacts say it will be pushed post October (possibly into 2015). He claims the issue may lie in the drop test durability of the new sapphire display. His "unnamed sources" claim that when the larger iPhone 6 is finally released, fewer than 20 million units will be available.