There are many uses for frames that can increase usability or enhance/ease integration with other systems (that you cannot directly modify for example), particularly inline frames -- if you know what you are doing.
Simply saying frames suck without qualifying further only shows your lack of understanding of appropriate applications of them;)
Isn't this the second time (or more, most likely) that a set of shipped customer has been "lost?"
It's quite possible that the scum of the universe that feeds on harvested identities has gotten sophisticated enough that they are now able to identify such in-transit packages and have them go missing.
Bottom line -- companies should not be shipping this type of information via common carriers.
Indeed. I've started tracking all of the phishing attempts I receive and some of them are extremely well put together and convincing - not to mention persistent as you say.
Back in the glory days of FidoNET, I was extremely addicted to e-mail and message boards in general. I can only imagine how many hours I wasted watching the waiting for caller screen and logging onto my BBS the instant a mail packet arrived.
What ruined it for me (and almost thankfully so) many years later was spam. Checking your e-mail every hour or so only to find a handful of spam is quite a buzzkill, obviously:D
Don't panic:) The SSNs that are generated aren't really valid numbers. They just don't look as obvious as 123-45-6789 or 000-00-0000.
Statistically speaking though, I would guess that the statistical chances of generating a valid number randomly for either is probably compareable though.
Like I said though, my app makes invalid SSNs that look almost real. In the case of credit cards numbers, I may have actually increased the odds of a valid and working number since the ones my app generate can be validated algorithmically already.
When interviewing individuals for potential partnerships in future web development projects, I always ask the open-ended question:
"What are your thoughts about Macs?"
I don't debate or defend either side of the plate when I pose this question. Cross-platform compatibility is a way of life for our group and asking such a troll-ish question often evokes an "informative" response that I wouldn't normally get.
Trust me. Start asking people that same question and I'm sure you'll have no problem finding some zealots on every side of the playing field:)
I've created a similair script that uses a variety of techniques to make the data look incredibly realistic. It:
Uses a set of dictionary files consisting of over 90,000 first and last names and 2000 actual US cities.
Generates valid visa and master card numbers that validate with the standard algorithm test.
Generates email addresses using the false identities name (or parts of it) as well as a combination of city names and random characters for the domains.
Generates authentic looking street addresses and telephone numbers.
Aside from that, it also generates other needed data that phishers are often looking for: birthdates, social security numbers, etc. Eventually, I'm planning on making it so that phone number area codes and zip codes actually match the state that is selected at random. It also doesn't post to external forms yet, but it will soon enough:)
I'll definitely be purchasing a copy. You could say that I have an obligation to:)
It may be a part of history, but I dare say that the BBS lives on. There are still quite a number of bulletin boards, both traditional dial-up and telnet, alive and well in the world. My mailbox is flooded with:
"Hey John, I ran a BBS 10 years ago called <insert bbs name here> and am starting it back up, but lost my registration codes for <insert doorgame here>. And chance I could get them again?"
As further proof, the crew at G4's Attack of the Show have started their own multi-node dial-up WWIV bulletin board. I donated a set of doorgame registrations (though they only had a few installed at the time the show aired) to get them started.
Though, I'm sure it's nowhere near as extensive as the documentary mentioned here,;) the 7-minute segment hosted by both Kevin Pereira and Kevin Rose explained what BBS was about, gave an brief history and also toured of the basic parts of the system -- including the infamous door games.
I could just imagine the pre-teens sitting on the other side of the tube thinking: "That's lame, the graphics are way to pixelated!"
I'm probably going to regret this (or rather, my server will), but I encoded the segment and stuck it online if anyone is interested in seeing it:
The problem is that people who NEED Photoshop also usually need a shlew of other software products.
Our small print/web design firm has at least 10 commercial products all in the $400-$1,000 range that we have to purchase and upgrade for FIVE computers.
So let's see...
$700 x 10 = $7,000 * 5 = $35,000
That's a HUGE chunk of change for a small shop to initially shell out. And assuming upgrades were as low as $200 a pop, that'd still be $10,000 every year, and explains why we are still running older versions of everything.
No kidding... those water and forest scenes looked awesome - especially the ones with the dynamic lighting. And I noticed a lot more subtle fabric movements are present than in previous games (aside from Wind Waker). Wonder if that's in-game or pre-rendered stuff.
I need an official release date so I can start the countdown;)
The fact she used fake ID to get in the bar had no impact, she was a minor, and you are responsible to make sure she was of age, no matter how she acted.
Just posing the question...
And how are you supposed to do that? If someone uses a fake ID, lies about their age, doesn't tell you otherwise, and looks a certain age, just how are you supposed to find out the truth?
Hire a Private Ingestigator?
Try to pull a copy of a birth certificate that you hope is really theirs?
Nothing says "I'm really into you" like asking for a Social Security Number and doing a quick lookup online via your wireless phone:)
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There are many uses for frames that can increase usability or enhance/ease integration with other systems (that you cannot directly modify for example), particularly inline frames -- if you know what you are doing.
Simply saying frames suck without qualifying further only shows your lack of understanding of appropriate applications of them
Just goes to show you that writing "Backup of customer data" in the goods declaration of the shipping form isn't a good idea
Isn't this the second time (or more, most likely) that a set of shipped customer has been "lost?"
It's quite possible that the scum of the universe that feeds on harvested identities has gotten sophisticated enough that they are now able to identify such in-transit packages and have them go missing.
Bottom line -- companies should not be shipping this type of information via common carriers.
I guess you've never worked for a big company
What's funny (or sad, depending on your POV) -- that might have actually been safer!
Indeed. I've started tracking all of the phishing attempts I receive and some of them are extremely well put together and convincing - not to mention persistent as you say.
Back in the glory days of FidoNET, I was extremely addicted to e-mail and message boards in general. I can only imagine how many hours I wasted watching the waiting for caller screen and logging onto my BBS the instant a mail packet arrived.
What ruined it for me (and almost thankfully so) many years later was spam. Checking your e-mail every hour or so only to find a handful of spam is quite a buzzkill, obviously
Funny... but don't ever link to a website that resizes your browser window again, or we'll be forced to kill you
Don't panic
Statistically speaking though, I would guess that the statistical chances of generating a valid number randomly for either is probably compareable though.
Like I said though, my app makes invalid SSNs that look almost real. In the case of credit cards numbers, I may have actually increased the odds of a valid and working number since the ones my app generate can be validated algorithmically already.
When interviewing individuals for potential partnerships in future web development projects, I always ask the open-ended question:
I don't debate or defend either side of the plate when I pose this question. Cross-platform compatibility is a way of life for our group and asking such a troll-ish question often evokes an "informative" response that I wouldn't normally get.
Trust me. Start asking people that same question and I'm sure you'll have no problem finding some zealots on every side of the playing field
I've created a similair script that uses a variety of techniques to make the data look incredibly realistic. It:
Aside from that, it also generates other needed data that phishers are often looking for: birthdates, social security numbers, etc. Eventually, I'm planning on making it so that phone number area codes and zip codes actually match the state that is selected at random. It also doesn't post to external forms yet, but it will soon enough
I'll definitely be purchasing a copy. You could say that I have an obligation to
It may be a part of history, but I dare say that the BBS lives on. There are still quite a number of bulletin boards, both traditional dial-up and telnet, alive and well in the world. My mailbox is flooded with:
As further proof, the crew at G4's Attack of the Show have started their own multi-node dial-up WWIV bulletin board. I donated a set of doorgame registrations (though they only had a few installed at the time the show aired) to get them started.
Though, I'm sure it's nowhere near as extensive as the documentary mentioned here,
I could just imagine the pre-teens sitting on the other side of the tube thinking: "That's lame, the graphics are way to pixelated!"
I'm probably going to regret this (or rather, my server will), but I encoded the segment and stuck it online if anyone is interested in seeing it:
http://johndaileysoftware.com/other/g4aots/
Now it's time I get back to working on those door games.
Really? Weird. I don't get them when logged in. Not sure why. In any case, I'm sure they'll help you out. Good luck.
I'm confused. I thought you said your friend was legally blind... but you use the screen reader?
In any case, if you were using a screen reader, you'd probably hear the text that is contained in the ALT tag for the image:
FYI - you don't get the captchas when you are logged in (even if you decide to post AC), so you could help your friend register for an account too.
The video codec is Sorenson Video 3
The audio codec is Qualcomm PureVoice
If you don't like the QuickTime player there are many other players that will also play QuickTime contained multimedia.
lol Yes, you are indeed correct.
Can you please put a few more acronyms in your post next time?
The problem is that people who NEED Photoshop also usually need a shlew of other software products.
Our small print/web design firm has at least 10 commercial products all in the $400-$1,000 range that we have to purchase and upgrade for FIVE computers.
So let's see...
$700 x 10 = $7,000 * 5 = $35,000
That's a HUGE chunk of change for a small shop to initially shell out. And assuming upgrades were as low as $200 a pop, that'd still be $10,000 every year, and explains why we are still running older versions of everything.
No kidding... those water and forest scenes looked awesome - especially the ones with the dynamic lighting. And I noticed a lot more subtle fabric movements are present than in previous games (aside from Wind Waker). Wonder if that's in-game or pre-rendered stuff.
I need an official release date so I can start the countdown
I'm a Zelda addict. I've bought every Nintendo console solely for the purpose of playing every Zelda game in the series.
I've been waiting for more official news of the next game, so this is great news. And if anyone hasn't already seen the trailer, they've put up a Zelda:Twilight Princess preview page with it (and other stuff) on Zelda.com
This one looks incredible, though I was secretly hoping for another cell-shaded version -- at long as it was a longer game than Wind Waker
Commander Taggart? Is that you?
Funny, the first commercial looked to me like the guy was panicking over something gone wrong.
That, or he was just having a Matrix moment
And how are you supposed to do that? If someone uses a fake ID, lies about their age, doesn't tell you otherwise, and looks a certain age, just how are you supposed to find out the truth?
Hire a Private Ingestigator?
Try to pull a copy of a birth certificate that you hope is really theirs?
Nothing says "I'm really into you" like asking for a Social Security Number and doing a quick lookup online via your wireless phone
...and all I know is that it was a huge mistake to come down from the trees to begin with...
Argh! I had just gotten that disturbing image out of my head, and now it's back. Thanks a lot.