Can They Really Be Called Backups Then?

from here

Code Spaces, a code sharing service, was basically wiped out by a cracker who broke into their Amazon Web Services account. Them's the breaks when you keep your backups in the same place as the originals.

Catching Bad Guys Back In The Prohibition Days

found on the meta picture

This actually seems like a pretty clever way to hide things. I wonder how the authorities figured it out.

It's All In The Deployment

from here

The caption comes mostly from a tweet by Dave Marcus. Considering the ease of using Windows Update versus the difficulty of upgrading the version of OpenSSL used by untold numbers of apps and hardware, I can kinda see how patching OpenSSL might be a bigger deal.

Encryption: The Insomnia Cure

tweeted by Simon PG Edwards

Thanks to Simon PG Edwards for tweeting this bitstrip cartoon about how explaining encryption to normal people can put them to sleep. I suppose we need to find a way to make security concepts more engaging... Oh, wait.

(2016/04/02: I didn't realize it at the time but Simon actually posted this on his blog as well.)

I Can't See The Difference. Can You?

from here (source image one and two)

There's a reason they're so similar - they both do the same thing. Facebook is tracking you where ever you go, and sites that use that "like button" are helping them.

NSA vs USA music video

found on boingboing

Who'd have thunk the mass surveillance controversy would inspire a dance music video? If you're like me you'll probably want to read along (as best you can) because the bass frequently overpowers the vocals.

Catch Me If You Can

from here (source article)

He's got an ankle monitor so he's already been in trouble with the cops, he ran from them successfully, and then he posts the video evidence for the world to see. Some folks are just too stupid to stay out of jail.

XSS Game

click here to go to the game

Since the recent twitter worm has put XSS into the news, now seems like a great time to point out this web-based game (apparently made by folks at Google) that teaches you XSS.

The Only Real Failure Is The Failure To Learn

from here

(Inspiration / explanation)

How The Self-Retweeting Tweet Worked

As disruptive as that twitter worm from last week was, this video doesn't make it sound terribly complex. Seems fairly simple, really.