There were far too many no js clicks (at least 20 times as usual). This made them suspicious so they took a much closer look and beefed up their logging. This detailed logging showed them the bot rate. The js rate was just what triggered the investigation
This is a story about Facebook. There's a -1 comment titled "WTF Apple?!?" (clearly offtopic) with a non-descript link to an anonymous image hosting site. Anyone who clicks on that link in a work environment deserves what they get. Seriously, you're probably not supposed to browse Slashdot at all, so at least show a minimum amount of caution. That link was more on topic under the moon flags story, as it has flagpoles.
Flagpoles? I'm almost tempted to scroll up and click it out of sheer curiosity.
So someone posted a disguised porn link - welcome to the internet. There are very few instances were I would agree to deletion of a post or even link removal. Those would be commercial spam and maybe highly illegal crap I don't even want to think about. For everything else, ignore any AC links, always check a links destination with a mouse over (or by copying it, where js is active) before you click it, take a deep breath and scroll down.
I always considered goatse, tubgirl and lemonparty to be some kind of initiation rite. Once you learned NOT to click on any link presented (or to deal with the consequences) you were considered a member of the internet and not just a tourist anymore.
My eye's iris, which is always visible, is easier to copy than a key or card in my pocket.
I think biometrics offer higher convenience, but lower security.
Am I right
I'm not even sure about the higher convenience. Biometrics can change or become unreadable enough trigger a false negative. Manual labor, chemicals, minor cuts or activities like rock climbing can easily change your fingerprints enough to become unreadable. What happens next? The can't just hand you a spare hand or reset your password. Iris scanner? No more contact lenses, better not get an eye infection, please place your face exactly at the same places where that guy with the running nose was seconds ago...
Biometrics has some potential advantages, but also some really surprising weaknesses. Fingerprint scanners can be tricked by proper application of a gummy bear, and aging or (more suddenly) injury can sufficiently deform any detail structure to the point where the old record is worthless.
There was an article on slashdot a while back on creating finger dummies from gummy bears. It worked very well it seems.
I'm afraid round corners are patented by the fruit. But there is another proven design by a certain Vlad Tepes who's original copyright has already expired.
Even easier: Just record the reading and bypass the sensors directly. Biometrics is ok as PART of a security system under supervised conditions. But as a standalone unsupervised solution it sucks and is easy to cheat.
Well the idea was that you could set specific (different from normal communication) ringtones for those sms. That way you could get an instant warning. I now realize that this might actually reduce portability of the solution because not all phones support sms ringtone personalization (per sender). Maybe just use a (voice) modem instead to call your phone for emergency statuses (freezer is thawing, control server is down, the monkeys have risen).
The whole idea is to remove as much data processing from the phone as possible in order to archive minimum specs and maximum compatibility. Therefore the reluctance to parse messages.
For normal status updates (backup complete, rendering 12% done, analysis complete) email would be fine though.
The wire came in through the basement and from a side building (sharing a wall, but otherwise not connected) that had been added to the house a couple of years back.
Slashdot Mirror
You mean if no one tells me I suck, I won't think I suck?
Please tell that to Hillary Clinton
No, Hillary was his wife. You're thinking about Monica...
Suckers...
Damn. There goes another plan for world domination
Well, that was rather graphic.
That would spice up the Olympics.
Well in that case, set an example and protect the queens english!
So.. if this thread starts to annoy me, can I get you guys arrested?
There were far too many no js clicks (at least 20 times as usual). This made them suspicious so they took a much closer look and beefed up their logging. This detailed logging showed them the bot rate. The js rate was just what triggered the investigation
Please do.
Amen!
This is a story about Facebook. There's a -1 comment titled "WTF Apple?!?" (clearly offtopic) with a non-descript link to an anonymous image hosting site. Anyone who clicks on that link in a work environment deserves what they get. Seriously, you're probably not supposed to browse Slashdot at all, so at least show a minimum amount of caution. That link was more on topic under the moon flags story, as it has flagpoles.
Flagpoles? I'm almost tempted to scroll up and click it out of sheer curiosity.
So someone posted a disguised porn link - welcome to the internet. There are very few instances were I would agree to deletion of a post or even link removal. Those would be commercial spam and maybe highly illegal crap I don't even want to think about. For everything else, ignore any AC links, always check a links destination with a mouse over (or by copying it, where js is active) before you click it, take a deep breath and scroll down.
I always considered goatse, tubgirl and lemonparty to be some kind of initiation rite. Once you learned NOT to click on any link presented (or to deal with the consequences) you were considered a member of the internet and not just a tourist anymore.
Stretching exercises and a huge cork.
Should I be disturbed by the fact that I find this post hilarious?
No.
Please try to read the summary again. If anyone has gained the access level required to run this software, you are already f*cked beyond rescue.
My eye's iris, which is always visible, is easier to copy than a key or card in my pocket.
I think biometrics offer higher convenience, but lower security.
Am I right
I'm not even sure about the higher convenience. Biometrics can change or become unreadable enough trigger a false negative. Manual labor, chemicals, minor cuts or activities like rock climbing can easily change your fingerprints enough to become unreadable. What happens next? The can't just hand you a spare hand or reset your password. Iris scanner? No more contact lenses, better not get an eye infection, please place your face exactly at the same places where that guy with the running nose was seconds ago...
I suddenly get the image of teledildonics as an authentication device. *shudder*
Gummy bears.
Biometrics has some potential advantages, but also some really surprising weaknesses. Fingerprint scanners can be tricked by proper application of a gummy bear, and aging or (more suddenly) injury can sufficiently deform any detail structure to the point where the old record is worthless.
There was an article on slashdot a while back on creating finger dummies from gummy bears. It worked very well it seems.
Wasn't there a south park episode about a certain high speed mono-wheel bike?
I'm afraid round corners are patented by the fruit. But there is another proven design by a certain Vlad Tepes who's original copyright has already expired.
Even easier: Just record the reading and bypass the sensors directly. Biometrics is ok as PART of a security system under supervised conditions. But as a standalone unsupervised solution it sucks and is easy to cheat.
Write and then test the software (or hardware) for http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teledildonics
Nice to see that link getting reposted from time to time
Well the idea was that you could set specific (different from normal communication) ringtones for those sms. That way you could get an instant warning. I now realize that this might actually reduce portability of the solution because not all phones support sms ringtone personalization (per sender). Maybe just use a (voice) modem instead to call your phone for emergency statuses (freezer is thawing, control server is down, the monkeys have risen).
The whole idea is to remove as much data processing from the phone as possible in order to archive minimum specs and maximum compatibility. Therefore the reluctance to parse messages.
For normal status updates (backup complete, rendering 12% done, analysis complete) email would be fine though.
The wire came in through the basement and from a side building (sharing a wall, but otherwise not connected) that had been added to the house a couple of years back.
Must ... not ... take ... bait.
Well at least a g-string theory would cause far more interest than physics would usually get. "From whale fins to g-string - An illustrated handbook"