Thursday, April 30, 2015

EICAR? Never Heard Of It

from here

I know it can be confusing trying to tell the difference, but the EICAR standard anti-malware test file can certainly help you get a handle on what a legit warning looks like. Just download it (or try) and let your antivirus do the rest.

The Not So Stealth Car

found on the meta picture


There's a heck of a lot more to blending in than just having green and brown blobs of paint. If you're not mindful of your surroundings you'll do the opposite of blending in - you'll stand out.

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Beat Most Email Phishers With This One Weird Trick

from here

Yes, I'm using a click-bait tactic to promote an anti-phishing technique.

There's A Sucker Born Every Minute

found on geekologie

I suppose if you feel you can get away with being a grown ass man (or woman) who sucks their thumb while wearing mittens, then this hidden flask idea might be right up your alley. I'm not sure how practical it is, though, but it is apparently a real thing that you can buy here.

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

No Cookies For You With That Potty Mouth

from here and here

You've probably heard of full disk encryption - and that's certainly a great protection if your entire computer goes missing, but so long as you're operating the computer normally, that drive is basically unencrypted.

Too Polite For Our Own Good

found on the meta picture

I've never seen these signs myself, but I have heard warnings about letting people tailgate behind you into your building or office which is basically the same warning as above. I've also gotten into places by using precisely that method. We really do need to keep our niceness in check up here in Canada, it seems.

Monday, April 27, 2015

Seems Secure

from here (source image)

Doesn't it seem like it's about time someone came up with this variation on "Seems Legit"?

Always Intrusive, Never Conducive

found on google image search

Look at that - ads on even the earliest tablets.

Friday, April 24, 2015

I Bet It Protects His Lungs From Dangerous Air Too

from here (source image)

Putting plastic over your face doesn't strike me as a great way to protect your ongoing state of wellness, but I guess that's more than he's doing for his toes.

That's No Shield

found on cheezburger

I couldn't resist this one. What could they possibly have been thinking? He's basically holding up a bag of AIR to protect himself from a flying kick. How could that possibly work?