Sep 28,2012

We previously covered a vulnerability that is plaguing Samsung smartphones but it turns out that other Android phones were affected as well.The list of affected Android phones is now updated now including HTC Sensation,HTC One X,HTC Desire,Sony Xperia Active,Sony Xperia Arc S and Motorola Defy.For the uninformed,the remote wipe hack or factory data...

Sep 25,2012

NFC(near-field communications)technology can be seen implemented in mobile phones used to transfer files or exchanged contact info by tapping both NFC devices.Also this technology can also be seen on mobile payment gateways or restaurants that allow you to perform cashless payment via mobile phones.In the United States,NFC is now being implemented in train...

Apr 30,2012

Why would you need to conceal your online identity?Are you a fugitive running away from different law enforcements?Or you just simply want to limit or totally block all traces that will later connect the dots to you?For this purpose you might think of specialized software or online service that would cost you a hundred dollars or even more.But think again,...

Mar 16,2012

A few days ago a hacker’s operating system was announced via anonymous-os.tumblr.com site to be available for download.The operating system dubbed as Anonymous-OS comes with many built-in hacking tools that can search for website vulnerabilities,simulate denial of service attacks as well as cracking passwords.Though the site claims that it was created for...

Nov 30,2011

The video encoding technology that is used in protecting Blu-Ray contents from piracy was created by Intel.They call it the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection(HDCP)protocol that encrypts and copy-protect digital contents.Over the years it was used by the entertainment industry to prevent illegal copying of movies and games that will inflict high...

Nov 27,2011

During the early days of my IT career as a technical support guy in a gov’t office,one of the hardest task that I encounter was to recover someone else’s password.At that time,I do not know what their real motives are and the implications that it might bring to my career as a good public servant.And being an idealistic,I always tell them that I do not...