Just another useless blog
Posted in Security on Jul 19th, 2008
I know, you thought I was done. The scary part? I used publicly available information to do it. WHOIS data, search engines and a little bit of common sense were all that it took to unravel this web of deceit. Let this be a warning to users: If you feel uncomfortable about your webhost, it [...]
Posted in Security on Jul 17th, 2008
In the previous two installments, I’ve shown questionable search engine techniques to raise one’s standing, and ties from supposedly legitimate companies to very questionable companies, employing SPAM text, JavaScript encoding, and other eyebrow-raising techniques.
Posted in Security on Jul 15th, 2008
In my previous post in this series, I started on outlining connecting several pay-for and for-free webhosts and showing that they are actually the same company. In the second part, I will continue that, and show how they are trying to trick Google and other search engines.
Posted in Security on Jul 13th, 2008
This is an ode to Tom Liston. A while ago, I did some research in to Bluehost and uncovered some questionable relationships and assets they hold, or held at the time.
Posted in Legal on Jul 12th, 2008
In Florida, apparently, there’s a new that allows employees to carry a firearm on to the company property. Disney World is saying employees are exempt because of a loophole in the law that forbids businesses dealing in explosives from having firearms on the property. Well, the heated debate that ensues is interesting and underscores the [...]
As someone who has some education and experience with the Criminal Justice system, I find it annoying when people don’t understand certain things and try to use them to their advantage. Entrapment is one of them.
Posted in Personal on Jul 4th, 2008
First let me say that I’m not a financial analyst, nor do I play one on TV, but I did stay at my home last night. So let’s get started.
Posted in Personal on Jul 4th, 2008
As I’ve noted before, grammar and spelling are two things that really bother me. Aside from the fact that some schools are now letting students use txt spk on papers which is absolutely ridiculous, there are some things that adults themselves should know.
I’m a huge fan of getting rid of SSN’s for use as identifiers. I’ve talked about problems I’ve had before with SSN’s, but this latest round bothers me. Again.