I'm the first to recommend using the latest technology in anything, but after calling directory assistance, it seems that their current listing for Salvatore Wise is at 1103 Daly Street, but the number is unlisted. This is the original address used in the E-bay profile of the scammer that was changed early on in the course of the scam. That is the only listing they have for Salvatore Wise and no S Wises live on W. Passyunk, the address the scammer had Justin Spence send the money to.
I skimmed a bit of the patent and it refers to the software being offered from a non-proprietary network. Does that mean that if Apple and MS prove that their networks are, in fact, "proprietary", then the patent doesn't even apply to them?
I still hunt around for adventure/puzzle games. I'll admit, though, that there are a LOT of bad ones. The one that sticks out in my mind as being absolute crap was "Safecracker." The story-line was that you were interviewing for a job with a company that makes safes, I think. All the interview process is is going around the company mansion and cracking the code on different safes. It was super easy and was just all around bad. I played another game called "Schizm" not too long ago. This one played more like the Myst titles and definitely had some nice scenery, but the story-line seems like it was written so that they could throw in any puzzle they could think of. Essentially, you're investigating a planet (if I remember right). So everything's foreign, of course, and none of it really makes sense. There aren't many clues to let you know what they're looking for. So maybe this puzzle requires that all switches (that flip based on some wacky algorithm) be placed in the up position, or maybe it requires they all be placed in the down position. Or maybe they have to been in the up position and you have to press a button. While nice to look at, the game didn't make a good impression.
I noticed this on my router at home about six months ago, but figured it was already known about. Doesn't matter much to me, since the default password was the first thing to go. Next time I see something fishy like that, I'm definitely going to call the media, though, for some nice real-life karma whoring.
To all those saying that a proof-of-concept virus is still a virus and that this guy is doing a disservice to the world by writing one, I'd like to give an alternate way of viewing it. Writing proof of concepts that aren't spread in the wild (like the other viruses mentioned in the second link) help anti-virus groups in advancing knowledge on current/new techniques that may not have been known about or considered in the past.
IANAVWOAVG, though (I Am Not A Virus Writer Or Anti-Virus Guy)
And what the heck are "240653C9467E45", "3ep5w2u", "3098z", and "57gbzb"?
Default passwords for Compaq Insight Manager, Nortel Meridian MAX, Zenith BIOS, Joss BIOS, respectively. I googled for them in less than five minutes. Two of them came up on the first link.
12345?! That's incredible! That's the same combination I use on my luggage!
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I'm sure that the move is a pre-emptive measure from Apple to keep the RIAA off their back and to keep iTunes from being accused of as some sort of means for piracy.
More likely, though, the RIAA is hopping mad with anger and is pounding on Apple's doors asking what they plan on doing about this.
Most likely, I think, is that Apple's run by a bunch of litigious bastards that see that it's possible to lose a dime because of this software and hence, it must be stopped.
I, of course, have no idea what I'm talking about, though, and these are but mere speculations being made way too early in the day and without the aid of caffeine.
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Let the "Santa Claus Organization" jokes commence."
Darl McBride is a HO HO HO!
*ducks*
I'm the first to recommend using the latest technology in anything, but after calling directory assistance, it seems that their current listing for Salvatore Wise is at 1103 Daly Street, but the number is unlisted. This is the original address used in the E-bay profile of the scammer that was changed early on in the course of the scam. That is the only listing they have for Salvatore Wise and no S Wises live on W. Passyunk, the address the scammer had Justin Spence send the money to.
I skimmed a bit of the patent and it refers to the software being offered from a non-proprietary network. Does that mean that if Apple and MS prove that their networks are, in fact, "proprietary", then the patent doesn't even apply to them?
slashDOTTING one's wrists?
You really see a difference in the infinite-element circuit simulators, though. That's probably what he's referring to.
I still hunt around for adventure/puzzle games. I'll admit, though, that there are a LOT of bad ones. The one that sticks out in my mind as being absolute crap was "Safecracker." The story-line was that you were interviewing for a job with a company that makes safes, I think. All the interview process is is going around the company mansion and cracking the code on different safes. It was super easy and was just all around bad. I played another game called "Schizm" not too long ago. This one played more like the Myst titles and definitely had some nice scenery, but the story-line seems like it was written so that they could throw in any puzzle they could think of. Essentially, you're investigating a planet (if I remember right). So everything's foreign, of course, and none of it really makes sense. There aren't many clues to let you know what they're looking for. So maybe this puzzle requires that all switches (that flip based on some wacky algorithm) be placed in the up position, or maybe it requires they all be placed in the down position. Or maybe they have to been in the up position and you have to press a button. While nice to look at, the game didn't make a good impression.
Now you see it...*FLASH*...now you don't!
If this isn't the best thing for geeks with nosy significant others, I don't know what is!
I noticed this on my router at home about six months ago, but figured it was already known about. Doesn't matter much to me, since the default password was the first thing to go. Next time I see something fishy like that, I'm definitely going to call the media, though, for some nice real-life karma whoring.
I had forgotten the web was actually fun and interesting
And thanks to the Slashdot effect, I can't be reminded of that fact, you insensitive clods!
Awww...redundant post
PLEASE DON'T MOD ME DOWN! My karma's bad enough for making bad jokes as it is!
Forget Christmas! Jeff Goldblum saved the entire freaking world!
To all those saying that a proof-of-concept virus is still a virus and that this guy is doing a disservice to the world by writing one, I'd like to give an alternate way of viewing it. Writing proof of concepts that aren't spread in the wild (like the other viruses mentioned in the second link) help anti-virus groups in advancing knowledge on current/new techniques that may not have been known about or considered in the past.
IANAVWOAVG, though (I Am Not A Virus Writer Or Anti-Virus Guy)
That's the best part! That's when "strip poker" becomes "uninhibited sex poker"...but without cards.
Don't you have to actually have something to throw in a food fight? Besides insults, I mean.
You think this is a serious reaction to SCO? Feh...forget the NRF's stance on it...I'm waiting for the NRA'S response!
(emphasis added to enhance tonality)
And what the heck are "240653C9467E45", "3ep5w2u", "3098z", and "57gbzb"?
Default passwords for Compaq Insight Manager, Nortel Meridian MAX, Zenith BIOS, Joss BIOS, respectively. I googled for them in less than five minutes. Two of them came up on the first link.
Numeric insecure password list: 0, 1, 1.1, 2, 5, 7, 12, 30, 110, 111, 123, 1111, 1234, 2002, 2003, 2222, 2600, 8429, 12345, 54321, 111111, 121212, 123123, 123456, 166816, 256256, 654321, 1234567, 1322222, 7061992, 11111111, 12345678, 19920706, 22222222, 88888888, 123456789, 1. 1, 1234qwer, 123abc, 123asd, 123qwe, 1RRWTTOOI, 240653C9467E45, 24Banc81, 3098z, 3ep5w2u, 4Dgifts, 4getme2, 4tas, 57gbzb
12345?! That's incredible! That's the same combination I use on my luggage!
I'm sure that the move is a pre-emptive measure from Apple to keep the RIAA off their back and to keep iTunes from being accused of as some sort of means for piracy.
More likely, though, the RIAA is hopping mad with anger and is pounding on Apple's doors asking what they plan on doing about this.
Most likely, I think, is that Apple's run by a bunch of litigious bastards that see that it's possible to lose a dime because of this software and hence, it must be stopped.
I, of course, have no idea what I'm talking about, though, and these are but mere speculations being made way too early in the day and without the aid of caffeine.
In Soviet Russia, the internet downloads YOU.
(couldn't help it...I haven't seen any good ones recently)
A walking, talking robot? Is his name Johnny-5?
I look at packets for a living. I generate them, I capture them and dissect them, and I try and make sense of them as quickly as possible.
So what's it like working for the N.S.A.? Do they have a decent benefits package?
More importantly, do you feel your job security is at stake due to recent purchases made by the government?
He used the word "shmup."
I just learned a new word from the article:
Utahns - citizens of Utah, apparently
Insurance costs...could those be analogous to Microsoft's lobbying efforts again Open-Source software and their involvement in that security council?
In other news, I wouldn't care about traffic fines if they only cost a quarter.