Google Browser Security Handbook - An OverviewJanuary 1st, 2009 Insufficient understanding of these often poorly-documented characteristics is a major contributing factor to the prevalence of several classes of security vulnerabilities
That is what Google's Michael Zalewski, who also worked on Chrome, Ratproxy and numerous other web security tools had to say while publishing Google Browser Security Handbook. This book is completely free and is licensed under the very liberal Creative Commons License that allows the distribution and modification, provided the original author is mentioned.
How To Get Free Terabyte (1000 GB) Email AccountNovember 28th, 2005 Update: Both the services quoted below have discontinued their free services. At this time I will suggest you opt for the 2.5+ GB GMail account which is free and open to all.
How PHPBB Site was Hacked and How You Can Prevent itFebruary 5th, 2009 The simplest way to start this topic is, PHPBB is hacked. You must have heard of it by now.
Conversations With a Splogger In Making?October 12th, 2006 I think I just had a conversation with a splogger wannabe. Read the gory details:
[15:54] Tbs: You there mate..??
[15:56] angsuman: Yes
[15:57] Tbs: great..
Indian Department of Telecom Requires Compulsory Registration of WiFi Routers for AllMay 1st, 2009 The following email was sent to all Tata Indicom (formerly VSNL) customers informing of the draconian directive from Department of Telecom, India:
Dear Customer,
As you are aware it is our constant endeavour to continuously offer services that ensures utmost satisfaction of our customers. While doing so, we have designed, implemented and are constantly reviewing our processes to safeguard national security interests while we carry out our business of licensed services.
OpenDNS: A Valid Web 2.0 Business Model; Is It Good For you?July 19th, 2006 I am intrigued by OpenDNS business model. OpenDNS is a startup which offers DNS service to any user accessing the internet.
When Batman Grew Old - Short StoryNovember 5th, 2006 Batman has grown old, very old. Most of his crime-fighting colleagues have passed on years ago.
Top 10 Facts of Rajnikanth and Chuck Norris: When Two Real Super Heroes MeetFebruary 19th, 2009 Its usually a very techie atmosphere at an online media office. So we decided to have a funny time with two of our favorite super heroes who have blessed us with their supernatural phenomena.
Google Loses Over 16 Billion in 1 DayJuly 20th, 2008 Just after announcing its quarterly results Google lost over 16 billion dollar on Friday. The last trade was at 481.32, down from its previous day high of 534.75.
Toilet Disposable CellphoneNovember 18th, 2005 Helsinki's sewerage problem with toilet-disposed cellphones gave me an idea. Why not design disposable, bio-degradable cellphones?
Imagine the great use cases:
You are very angry with your significant other / fiance or your boss.
Add-art Firefox Add-on: Replaces Annoying Ads with Artistic ImagesFebruary 9th, 2009 Internet ads are every where. They jump in-front of your face, they smile sheepishly at the corner, they guard the main page as drunk night guards and etc.
Two Points To Remember Before You Trust Firefox FullyJanuary 13th, 2009 Let's face the fact. Firefox has made our internet experience a lot easier.
94 Percent Users Say Facebook Redesign Sucks; Do You?March 21st, 2009 94pc of Facebookers hate its latest makeover
SYDNEY - Facebook has left 94 per cent of its users, participating in a new poll, facing disappointment after making changes to its services. The social-networking giant received the green signal from only six per cent of nearly 800,000 members who cast their votes.
'Nasty schoolgirls' suspended for abusing teacher on FacebookJanuary 10th, 2009 LONDON - Nearly 30 pupils have been suspended from a London high school for posting 'deeply insulting' comments about a teacher on Facebook, the social networking website. The girls at the Grey Coat Hospital School signed up to a Facebook group named The Hate Society, which contained messages attacking the teacher.
India In Brief On The Republic DayJanuary 26th, 2007 1. Goldman Sacks predicts India will beat US by 2050, lagging only behind China in economy. I think it will be much sooner.
Hackers beware. You can be behind the bars if you are caught stealing sensitive information or manipulating seveal computers having unauthorized access. The punishment can be as grave as 7 years of imprisonment. Those who offer intruders software or tools face similar penalties, according to the draft of the 7th amendment to the law submitted to the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee.
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December 23rd, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Saw a movie called Untraceable recently which, don’t get me wrong, was just a hollywood movie, but it was about a hacker using social networking as a murder weapon (kind of…you’d have to see it) and doing it in a way that, as the title suggests, is untraceable. The movie wasn’t great but it was interesting to think that with the right skill set it’s possible to be virtually unidentifiable. I’m even more interested to see how the governing bodies of the world govern this beast that is the web.