Day: March 2, 2006

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Sites and Downloads

Cool Download :: SiteAdvisor for Firefox and Internet Explorer

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In the tradition of getting back to more content than just podcast tracking, we’re going to kick things off by giving you an excellent plugin for both Firefox and Internet Explorer that will help keep you and your data safe on the Internet.

The SiteAdvisor plugin lets users know whether they’re looking at an unseemly or suspected fake website by way of a red “X” in the bottom of the browser window, and sniffs around sites to see if the site is obviously an attempt at phishing, the process of pretending to be a reputable source like Paypal or an online bank in attempt to obtain your personal data or passwords. SiteAdvisor retains data about a large number of websites in an attempt to be able to warn you if you happen to run across a bad site, and even ranks websites that appear in your Google, Yahoo, or MSN search results.

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All this, and did we mention that the interface is simple and easy to use, and it’s completely free? Head on over and check it out, and of course, let us know what you think!

[ SiteAdvisor :: The Web, Tested ]

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Opinion People

The Province Interviews Andy Walker!

The Province, part of the Canada.com network, recently interviewed Andy Walker about the eventual expansion of hacking attacks and malicious code from the desktop PC to PDAs, cellphones, and even other handheld devices like portable music players like Apple’s iPod. Andy explains that something of a “perfect storm” is brewing in the IT security world, where malicious hackers are learning more and more to target a wider swath of technology devices, from the up-to-recently considered mostly safe Apple Macintosh computer to, eventually, cellphones, PDAs, and Blackberrys that also carry information and data that could be very valuable to attackers.

He points out that the future might not even be so malicious; that downloading content to your portable music or video player might give way to you recieving spam or adware, and that specifically Apple should be more careful when it comes to security, focusing mostly on the ubiquitousness of the iPod as a portable digital device that could be targeted.

What do you think? Is Andy on point about future security risks or is he way off base and barking up the wrong tree? Let us know in the comments!

[ The Province :: Hackers Aiming at All Computer Devices ]

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Programming and Podcasts

GeekDrome Joins the Revision3 Lineup!

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GeekDrome is apparently the project of one of Alex Albrecht’s friends, and it’s now part of the Revision3 lineup of shows that include DiggNation, Infected, Indigital, Systm, and The Broken! GeekDrome comes to the table with 14 episodes under its belt, and comes out weekly! Recently the show has had Kevin Smith on to co-host and the crew discusses all manner of topic, from movies and music to videogames and comic books. It’s definitely good podcasting and entertaining to listen to. We’ll keep track of it, like we do with the rest of the Revision3 offerings! If you’re interested in getting back episodes, head on over and check out the first 14 episodes!

GeekDrome @ Revision3 –
[ http://revision3.com/geekdrome ]

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Programming and Podcasts

InDigital InBytes // Episode 1

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Indigital has begun to do a series of “InBytes,” or shorter editions of InDigital covering only a few topics to help you get your InDigital Fix in between regular episodes! The first one covers Nokia’s attempts to continue courting the young and hip with their “N^2,” or “N-squared,” next generation cellphone/portable music device, and recovering from the catastrophe that was the N-gage.

Head over and snag it:

Indigital InBytes Episode 1 // February 28, 2006
[ episode notes | download links ]

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Programming and Podcasts

DL.TV // Episode 39

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The newest DL.TV is up and away! It was originally streamed live on Tuesday, as normal, but unfortunately Bad Things happened and the show had to be retaped again yesterday. Patrick and Robert discuss FireAnt and the Democracy Player, both tools to help catch and bring you your podcast and videocasts in a slick, timely fashion, Sony’s actually bringing Blu-Ray to the consumer market, opponents be damned, Apple’s big announcements on the 28th turn out to be Intel Mac Minis and an iPod boombox, much more, and of course viewer questions! The show is ready for download as we speak, so head on over and grab it!

DL.TV Episode 39 // March 1, 2006
[ episode notes | download links ]