My version of IE does show the vulnerability (Version 6.0.2900.2180.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519). I'm not an expert on what the string means, but I have a fully patched OS and it appears that I have SP2. Are Microsoft's patches breaking things that weren't broken?
I am running IE version 6.0 (Version 6.0.2900.2180) on a fully patched version of Windows XP Pro. I also have Automatic Updates (Microsoft Updates) set to automatically download updates, and I manually go to the update site to check on the status. My browser is vulnerable. The big question is why this hasn't been fixed and why is the situation so casually ignored as "old news"?. The exploit does not exist in Firefox 1.5.0.7. That is why Firefox is my primary browser.
The vast majority of calls from "local firefighters" are actually being done by a telemarketing company. Your local fire department (or police department) probably has no idea that the solicitation is being done. On the off chance the company is working for them, they receive a few cents on the dollar.
I also do not use the email address provided by my ISP. I registered a domain, and use a forwarding service. If I change ISP's, then I make ONE change to the forwarding data instead of notifying DOZENS of correspondents.
You are correct in the the system is totally broken, and needs to be revamped. However, the first step in the process to fix things is to stop the universal use of the Social Security number because it is so convenient. You should not have to reveal such an important piece of data for a grocery store discount card.
A list of all of the students is commonly used to prepare reports required by the Department of Education (google IPEDS), providing data for college guides (we do about 50 per year), and surveys from professional organizations (e.g. Engineering Workforce Commission) However, the first thing you do with a file like that is to delete the following columns: Social Security Number, Names, Phone Numbers, Next of Kin data, and Addresses (except perhaps Country or State of Origin). The EMPLID (or college ID number) can be retained if additional data needs to be joined in. It is very easy to retain the necessary demographic data and delete the personal data that can uniquely identify a person. There is no excuse for such carelessness with sensitive personal data.
Too bad my mod points just expired. I not only would have modded you funny, but would have given style points for the "politically incorrect" terminology.
Tunnel in the Sky along with a whole bunch of other Heinlein's books could be made into great movies. I'm currently reading Red Planet to my son, which would make a good one. However, think about what they did to Starship Troopers. I think Heinlein's take would have been "Gagging from the Grave". The problem with Hollywood is not the material available for scripts, it is what they do with it.
You've found 3 things worth buying at Radio Shack in the last 6 years? Wow, you're doing a lot better than I am. They have all sorts of stuff, but never what I need. They do have grossly over-priced merchandise and condescending sales people. Its not even a fun place to browse.
The last line of your post says it all. My first assignment in the Air Force was being an assistant program manager for a "small" engine. (Small means a $110 million program) It was an amazingly popular program for the logisticians, engineers, etc. The reason: The boss had short meetings, 1 per week, for 1 hour at the longest. Otherwise, he let us work.
For any other part of Marquette you would be totally correct. However, the Marquette Dental School is the only one in the State of Wisconsin, and it receives a subsidy from the state. Additionally, in-state Dental students receive a tuition subsidy. See: http://www.marquette.edu/bursar/tuition/0506tui.sh tml
As is typical with most news stories, there is quite a bit more to the story than what is published by the media.
Although it has been over 4 years since I took the basic Information Warfare Course (IWAC), I remember very clearly that it takes the authorization of the Commander-in-Chief, the President, to initiate a "cyberattack"
I suppose you start with the list of people who have appeared on the Jerry Springer show. They seem to have no problem exposing themselves to public ridicule and scorn.
If MS was promoting this, they would have used the original market share (11.5 - 2.8 = 8.7) in the calculation. The calculation would then be (2.8/8.7)*100% for an increase of 32.2%!
With regard to question 1.: There are a number of legitimate reasons for having a data set like this on a computer. For my job, I currently have 5 years of enrolled student data on my computer. These files contain ethnic, gender, and citizenship data that are routinely required for surveys. However, the first thing I do is to delete the name, address (both local and permanent), and SSAN data. The "emplid", which is different than the SSAN is used for counts. There is NO excuse for carrying around such a treasure trove of personal information for identity thieves. As for item 4: Laptop computers have legs and should never be left unattended. Once again, the person who lost it showed a serious lack of common sense and good judgement.
There are so many credit cards that offer better terms, you should cut your Citicard up into tiny bits and mail it to them with your cancellation. After Citigroup acquired AT&T Universal card, I stopped using it because of the horrific terms. You are being treated the way you are because that is the way management wants you treated. Life is too short to put up with that kind of nonsense. Start with ClarkHoward.com, type credit cards in the search box and free yourself!
Why send tapes at all? Why not encrypt the data and send it over a VPN. I don't have all of details, but with the amount of dark fiber available, and the encryption technology we have, there is no need for those tapes to ever leave the physical control of Citigroup.
You called it right on this one. They are clearly doing a lot of "hand waving" at what is THE major problem with electric cars. Perhaps if this engine is as great as they say, it could be used in a hybrid car. Of course, the question remains, what other technical issues are they downplaying?
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My version of IE does show the vulnerability (Version 6.0.2900.2180.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519). I'm not an expert on what the string means, but I have a fully patched OS and it appears that I have SP2. Are Microsoft's patches breaking things that weren't broken?
I am running IE version 6.0 (Version 6.0.2900.2180) on a fully patched version of Windows XP Pro. I also have Automatic Updates (Microsoft Updates) set to automatically download updates, and I manually go to the update site to check on the status. My browser is vulnerable. The big question is why this hasn't been fixed and why is the situation so casually ignored as "old news"?. The exploit does not exist in Firefox 1.5.0.7. That is why Firefox is my primary browser.
In Wisconsin, once an individual serves his or her prison time and completes probation, they regain their right to vote.
The vast majority of calls from "local firefighters" are actually being done by a telemarketing company. Your local fire department (or police department) probably has no idea that the solicitation is being done. On the off chance the company is working for them, they receive a few cents on the dollar.
I also do not use the email address provided by my ISP. I registered a domain, and use a forwarding service. If I change ISP's, then I make ONE change to the forwarding data instead of notifying DOZENS of correspondents.
Take a look at: http://www.snopes.com/business/taxes/woolworth.asp / That would be a good number to use, it looks real and you won't be using someone else's number.
You are correct in the the system is totally broken, and needs to be revamped. However, the first step in the process to fix things is to stop the universal use of the Social Security number because it is so convenient. You should not have to reveal such an important piece of data for a grocery store discount card.
A list of all of the students is commonly used to prepare reports required by the Department of Education (google IPEDS), providing data for college guides (we do about 50 per year), and surveys from professional organizations (e.g. Engineering Workforce Commission) However, the first thing you do with a file like that is to delete the following columns: Social Security Number, Names, Phone Numbers, Next of Kin data, and Addresses (except perhaps Country or State of Origin). The EMPLID (or college ID number) can be retained if additional data needs to be joined in. It is very easy to retain the necessary demographic data and delete the personal data that can uniquely identify a person. There is no excuse for such carelessness with sensitive personal data.
Too bad my mod points just expired. I not only would have modded you funny, but would have given style points for the "politically incorrect" terminology.
Tunnel in the Sky along with a whole bunch of other Heinlein's books could be made into great movies. I'm currently reading Red Planet to my son, which would make a good one. However, think about what they did to Starship Troopers. I think Heinlein's take would have been "Gagging from the Grave". The problem with Hollywood is not the material available for scripts, it is what they do with it.
You've found 3 things worth buying at Radio Shack in the last 6 years? Wow, you're doing a lot better than I am. They have all sorts of stuff, but never what I need. They do have grossly over-priced merchandise and condescending sales people. Its not even a fun place to browse.
It's not over 100% efficient? Darn, I needed that for my FTL drive.
The last line of your post says it all. My first assignment in the Air Force was being an assistant program manager for a "small" engine. (Small means a $110 million program) It was an amazingly popular program for the logisticians, engineers, etc. The reason: The boss had short meetings, 1 per week, for 1 hour at the longest. Otherwise, he let us work.
For any other part of Marquette you would be totally correct. However, the Marquette Dental School is the only one in the State of Wisconsin, and it receives a subsidy from the state. Additionally, in-state Dental students receive a tuition subsidy. See: http://www.marquette.edu/bursar/tuition/0506tui.sh tml
As is typical with most news stories, there is quite a bit more to the story than what is published by the media.
You got it right. I used to be a KC-135 tanker navigator. It took 3 officers to drive the enlisted man (or woman) to work.
Although it has been over 4 years since I took the basic Information Warfare Course (IWAC), I remember very clearly that it takes the authorization of the Commander-in-Chief, the President, to initiate a "cyberattack"
You need to take out the expense for beta testing. The end users are doing that for free.
I suppose you start with the list of people who have appeared on the Jerry Springer show. They seem to have no problem exposing themselves to public ridicule and scorn.
If MS was promoting this, they would have used the original market share (11.5 - 2.8 = 8.7) in the calculation. The calculation would then be (2.8/8.7)*100% for an increase of 32.2%!
Don't forget a recent copy of your prescription.
With regard to question 1.: There are a number of legitimate reasons for having a data set like this on a computer. For my job, I currently have 5 years of enrolled student data on my computer. These files contain ethnic, gender, and citizenship data that are routinely required for surveys. However, the first thing I do is to delete the name, address (both local and permanent), and SSAN data. The "emplid", which is different than the SSAN is used for counts. There is NO excuse for carrying around such a treasure trove of personal information for identity thieves.
As for item 4: Laptop computers have legs and should never be left unattended. Once again, the person who lost it showed a serious lack of common sense and good judgement.
That was just beaten into us. The identify portion involves verifying you have the correct station by listening to the morse code identifier.
There are so many credit cards that offer better terms, you should cut your Citicard up into tiny bits and mail it to them with your cancellation. After Citigroup acquired AT&T Universal card, I stopped using it because of the horrific terms. You are being treated the way you are because that is the way management wants you treated. Life is too short to put up with that kind of nonsense. Start with ClarkHoward.com, type credit cards in the search box and free yourself!
Why send tapes at all? Why not encrypt the data and send it over a VPN. I don't have all of details, but with the amount of dark fiber available, and the encryption technology we have, there is no need for those tapes to ever leave the physical control of Citigroup.
You called it right on this one. They are clearly doing a lot of "hand waving" at what is THE major problem with electric cars. Perhaps if this engine is as great as they say, it could be used in a hybrid car. Of course, the question remains, what other technical issues are they downplaying?