Sure, I agree that we might not see cyberterror attacks for years yet. Does that mean we should turn a blind eye to our infrastructure and ignore the issue of proper security?
Because it involves Linux boxes, and nothing gets the/. crowd riled up more than an assertion that Linux suffers from drawbacks.:P
You're right, though, in that good security practices should be just as effective in this case - which is why the title of the article is "Sloppy Linux Admins Enable Slow Bruteforce Attacks".
While the intent seems to be noble (prevent data leaks/security breaches), the impression that I get from TFA is that this is applicable to all P2P software and not just the use of P2P software by the federal government - and that's where I have a problem with this.
First, it requires P2P software vendors to provide "clear and conspicuous" notice about the files being shared by the software and then obtain user consent for sharing them
While I see the thought process behind this - make sure the user knows what they're sharing - I can also put on my tinfoil hat and see how this could be problematic. Seems like it would make an **AA case like shooting fish in a barrel if they can prove that the user acknowledged that he or she was sharing a copyrighted file. Plus there's the whole anonymity thing.
I'd say the intent is good, but the way of going about it could be problematic, especially when the regulation applies to all P2P software and not just that used by the government.
Not only that, but GeoEye photos of the site allegedly show a surface-to-air missile site. Granted, I'm not an expert in weaponry, and perhaps they can't launch ICBMs from a site like that, but even if it is for the defense of the site, why are they expecting it to come under attack by aircraft?
Well, it sort of is like charging him to buy the lock. In this case, the lock was missing, unlocked, or broken; however, you're right in saying that doesn't give him the right to just walk in.
I'm not sure if he should be paying for the patching of the systems, but he should definitely pay for any damages and probably restitution. The analogy here would be "don't charge him to buy a lock, but make him pay for the TV he took and for the crime he committed."
I don't see a problem with this. Nissan chose Hyper-V after evaluating their options and deciding that it would do what they wanted. It's true that they could have possibly gotten better performance elsewhere, but there are many other factors to consider other than pure speed. Are your admins comfortable with other products? TFA says that Nissan is mostly a Microsoft shop, so perhaps they don't have many admins who often use non-Microsoft solutions. TFA also points out that Microsoft likely gave them a great deal on pricing and support, which is definitely a factor. And thirdly, if the server isn't brought down either way (and downtime was the major issue), why does it matter if it takes 10 seconds as opposed to 20 with Hyper-V? Especially considering all the other perks Nissan likely got from this, I don't see any problem at all.
Yes and no. I see a difference between an officer of the law - who should be able to be held accountable for his or her actions - and a recording device, which allows any number of people to monitor the behaviors of countless numbers of pedestrians. To illustrate my meaning, try thinking of an example where an officer observing something would likely not cause as big of an uproar as leaked video footage.
I'm just as much a member of the tinfoil hat brigade as anyone else, but doesn't that seem a bit of a leap of logic? It seems to me that the simplest explanation for their presence (deterring crime and identifying criminals) is in this case the best one.
Great point. While I personally don't think that they're much of a deterrent, especially as people grow used to them, it's definitely a valid angle to examine before taking action.
Don't get me wrong - I feel that the CCTVs are a huge breach of privacy and I'd have to have them where I live - but I do think it's unfair just to look at a single statistic and take action based on that.
How long until we start 'leasing' our computers, rather than actually owning them?
"Sorry, we've detected that you are using a brand of RAM that is not partnered with Apple. Please make sure you purchase from our list of certified vendors." "Overclocking is restricted - you could damage the computer." "Upgrading your own hardware is prohibited. Please see an authorized dealer to have your product serviced."
I don't understand how this isn't very, very illegal. The former officer is in possession of stolen property, he knows that it's stolen property, and he's trying to get people to pay for access to it. That seems like a crime to me.
nearly all the staff took off all their clothes â" except for one man, who wore a posing pouch, and one of two female workers, who kept on black underwear.
Sam Jackson went fully nude, while the other woman wore underwear.
Know what else causes impotence?
Being dead from cancer.
True, it would be ideal to have a treatment that doesn't require any surgery, but if your choice is between impotence or death, I think most people will have the operation.
I have to wonder how this idea makes sense to any rational person who stops and thinks about it. Ban violent videogames to eliminate violence.
It's nothing but election-year grandstanding. You see it just about everywhere, and it likely won't be long until politicians in other countries take up equally extreme/ridiculous measures in order to keep their seats.
Go with Bluetooth. While USB wireless mice can be good, if you're not looking for anything terribly fancy, a Bluetooth mouse will more than suit your needs. I also recommend getting rechargeable batteries - some mice go through batteries ridiculously quickly, so it's a great investment to get two pairs of rechargeable AAs or AAAs. Keep one pair charging until you need them, then swap - no downtime at all.
I agree that students shouldn't be texting in class, but come on - filing a criminal charge against a fourteen year old for texting is ridiculous. There are proper procedures for this sort of incident, and while it may have been necessary to have police involved for a search, it definitely doesn't seem reasonable to charge her with a criminal offense. Confiscate her phone, hold it for a week until a parent picks it up, and give her a short suspension if she was really disrupting class.
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Sure, I agree that we might not see cyberterror attacks for years yet. Does that mean we should turn a blind eye to our infrastructure and ignore the issue of proper security?
Because it involves Linux boxes, and nothing gets the /. crowd riled up more than an assertion that Linux suffers from drawbacks. :P
You're right, though, in that good security practices should be just as effective in this case - which is why the title of the article is "Sloppy Linux Admins Enable Slow Bruteforce Attacks".
While the intent seems to be noble (prevent data leaks/security breaches), the impression that I get from TFA is that this is applicable to all P2P software and not just the use of P2P software by the federal government - and that's where I have a problem with this.
First, it requires P2P software vendors to provide "clear and conspicuous" notice about the files being shared by the software and then obtain user consent for sharing them
While I see the thought process behind this - make sure the user knows what they're sharing - I can also put on my tinfoil hat and see how this could be problematic. Seems like it would make an **AA case like shooting fish in a barrel if they can prove that the user acknowledged that he or she was sharing a copyrighted file. Plus there's the whole anonymity thing.
I'd say the intent is good, but the way of going about it could be problematic, especially when the regulation applies to all P2P software and not just that used by the government.
Not only that, but GeoEye photos of the site allegedly show a surface-to-air missile site. Granted, I'm not an expert in weaponry, and perhaps they can't launch ICBMs from a site like that, but even if it is for the defense of the site, why are they expecting it to come under attack by aircraft?
Well, it sort of is like charging him to buy the lock. In this case, the lock was missing, unlocked, or broken; however, you're right in saying that doesn't give him the right to just walk in.
I'm not sure if he should be paying for the patching of the systems, but he should definitely pay for any damages and probably restitution. The analogy here would be "don't charge him to buy a lock, but make him pay for the TV he took and for the crime he committed."
It loads just fine for me.
I don't see a problem with this. Nissan chose Hyper-V after evaluating their options and deciding that it would do what they wanted. It's true that they could have possibly gotten better performance elsewhere, but there are many other factors to consider other than pure speed. Are your admins comfortable with other products? TFA says that Nissan is mostly a Microsoft shop, so perhaps they don't have many admins who often use non-Microsoft solutions. TFA also points out that Microsoft likely gave them a great deal on pricing and support, which is definitely a factor. And thirdly, if the server isn't brought down either way (and downtime was the major issue), why does it matter if it takes 10 seconds as opposed to 20 with Hyper-V? Especially considering all the other perks Nissan likely got from this, I don't see any problem at all.
With paranoia about malware and viruses at an all-time high, I certainly wouldn't run a CD a stranger on the street gave to me.
That, my friend, is where you're unfortunately wrong. You thought you didn't like the Witch before...
Are we talking flaming shrapnel everywhere, or some mild singing at best? TFA doesn't seem to clarify.
And that's called spin. :)
Yes and no. I see a difference between an officer of the law - who should be able to be held accountable for his or her actions - and a recording device, which allows any number of people to monitor the behaviors of countless numbers of pedestrians. To illustrate my meaning, try thinking of an example where an officer observing something would likely not cause as big of an uproar as leaked video footage.
I'm just as much a member of the tinfoil hat brigade as anyone else, but doesn't that seem a bit of a leap of logic?
It seems to me that the simplest explanation for their presence (deterring crime and identifying criminals) is in this case the best one.
and I'd have to have them where I live
Sorry, I'd *hate* to have them where I live. The paranoia is getting to me.
Great point. While I personally don't think that they're much of a deterrent, especially as people grow used to them, it's definitely a valid angle to examine before taking action.
Don't get me wrong - I feel that the CCTVs are a huge breach of privacy and I'd have to have them where I live - but I do think it's unfair just to look at a single statistic and take action based on that.
How long until we start 'leasing' our computers, rather than actually owning them?
"Sorry, we've detected that you are using a brand of RAM that is not partnered with Apple. Please make sure you purchase from our list of certified vendors." "Overclocking is restricted - you could damage the computer." "Upgrading your own hardware is prohibited. Please see an authorized dealer to have your product serviced."
I don't understand how this isn't very, very illegal. The former officer is in possession of stolen property, he knows that it's stolen property, and he's trying to get people to pay for access to it. That seems like a crime to me.
From TFA:
nearly all the staff took off all their clothes â" except for one man, who wore a posing pouch, and one of two female workers, who kept on black underwear.
Sam Jackson went fully nude, while the other woman wore underwear.
Know what else causes impotence?
Being dead from cancer.
True, it would be ideal to have a treatment that doesn't require any surgery, but if your choice is between impotence or death, I think most people will have the operation.
Show me a game that can't be painted as violent, and I'll show you Solitaire.
I have to wonder how this idea makes sense to any rational person who stops and thinks about it. Ban violent videogames to eliminate violence.
It's nothing but election-year grandstanding. You see it just about everywhere, and it likely won't be long until politicians in other countries take up equally extreme/ridiculous measures in order to keep their seats.
Well, this study just went tits-up.
Go with Bluetooth. While USB wireless mice can be good, if you're not looking for anything terribly fancy, a Bluetooth mouse will more than suit your needs. I also recommend getting rechargeable batteries - some mice go through batteries ridiculously quickly, so it's a great investment to get two pairs of rechargeable AAs or AAAs. Keep one pair charging until you need them, then swap - no downtime at all.
I agree that students shouldn't be texting in class, but come on - filing a criminal charge against a fourteen year old for texting is ridiculous. There are proper procedures for this sort of incident, and while it may have been necessary to have police involved for a search, it definitely doesn't seem reasonable to charge her with a criminal offense. Confiscate her phone, hold it for a week until a parent picks it up, and give her a short suspension if she was really disrupting class.
Companies would realize that not liking someone's views doesn't give them the right to censor the person.