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Suddenlink SMC8014WN Stupidity

May 5, 2010 encryption
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Well this is interesting. I was considering becoming a reseller for Suddenlink Cable since I’ve been very pleased with their internet service. However, if you “rent” the SMC8014WN Wireless Modem/Router/AP from them – BEWARE! Suddenlink has locked down the firmware in the SMC8014WN so that most of the typical features from any $60 router/access point [...]

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About Encrypting your Data – Again

March 2, 2010 backup

Originally published: 01-08-2009 Re-tweeted 03-02-2010 While scanning through some email newsletters, I came across this article . It looks like data security is still an afterthought to many organizations. I cannot stress enough that it is very important to secure your important data. Even home users have Quicken, Money, or Quickbooks files. I have several [...]

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Skype Encryption and Government Snooping

February 27, 2010 encryption

This article is a little out-dated since it was sitting as a “draft” in my blog. I just forgot to publish it. Here is the deal – I’m not a tin-foil hat guy, but I’m also a conservative and definitely was as little government intrusion as possible. This is a prime example. Can anyone explain [...]

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USB Encryption Flaw Found

January 6, 2010 encryption

Some sites are reporting that some USB drive encryption has been “broken”. That’s not exactly correct. There has been a flaw found in the way the authentication works from the software to the drive itself. As a matter of fact, it’s really stupid and moronic from a security standpoint. The worst part is that multiple [...]

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Want LoJac for your Laptop? Think again.

August 2, 2009 encryption

As usual, something has been designed without a good forethought on security ramifications. Recovering your computer from thieves sounds great in marketing materials – but it comes with a price. If you have purchased a computer with the ability to contact Lojac, then you are at risk. No you don’t have to subscribe to CompuTrace [...]

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Erasing your Data

March 18, 2009 encryption

When you put a file in your “recycle bin” or “trash can” on your computer, it is not really gone – not even after you empty the recycle bin. The information can be recovered with freely available software. Granted, over time the file becomes harder and harder to recover, but it can be recovered. You [...]

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White Paper – Security Questions

August 10, 2008 backup

This “white paper” was created to present to several clients of mine. I’m posting it to my blog so that it can be reviewed and maybe raise some questions as to how you handle your home and business information. PDF Copy Here Company policy concerning safety and security of data How important is your data? [...]

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