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Great job Apple

New iPhone YouTube app

When the new iPhone OS comes Apple will be deleting your YouTube icon. But never fear YouTube has come out with an app for you idevice peeps:


YouTube Launches Its Own iPhone App With Better Discovery, Social Sharing, Music Videos http://t.co/z6ISBoS8

Xfinity security sounds like a joke

Read the fine print. $29.95 first 12 months then 39.95 for 36 months. The small print says it will only cost me
A total of $1,318.20 for home security. Great deal huh? Seems Comcast is trying to corner another market. But call me crazy but if I was a thief I would simply cut the cable wire going to the house then I would simply disable the persons xfinity cable,phone,Internet and now the home security.

Thinking about jailbreaking your phone?

Facebook: Android, iOS security hole only for jailbroken devices

News broke today of a new security vulnerability discovered in Facebook for Android and Facebook for iOS that means your Facebook identity can be stolen if you use an Android phone, Android tablet, iPhone, and/or iPad. U.K. app developer Gareth Wright, who discovered the issue, said it comes down to Facebook's native apps for the two platforms not encrypting your login credentials, meaning they can be easily swiped over a USB connection, or more likely, via malicious apps. Facebook has responded that this issue only applies to compromised or jailbroken devices.

"Facebook's iOS and Android applications are only intended for use with the manufacture provided operating system, and access tokens are only vulnerable if they have modified their mobile OS (i.e. jailbroken iOS or modded Android) or have granted a malicious actor access to the physical device," a Facebook spokesperson said in a statement. "We develop and test our application on an unmodified version of mobile operating systems and rely on the native protections as a foundation for development, deployment and security, all of which is compromised on a jailbroken device. As Apple states, 'unauthorized modification of iOS could allow hackers to steal personal information … or introduce malware or viruses.' To protect themselves we recommend all users abstain from modifying their mobile OS to prevent any application instability or security issues."

Something didn't add up for me when I first read this. Wright previously stated that "Facebook are aware and working on closing the hole" so why does Menlo Park's statement make it look as if this really isn't an issue? Facebook clarified this inconsistency by telling me it is looking into ways to mitigate this problem, but it won't be easy.

You might be scratching your head about the fact that these authentication tokens keys are stored in plain text. Facebook explains that encrypting them won't do much good because the key to decrypt them would also have to live on the device. Facebook could force you to enter your password every time you open the Facebook app, but everyone knows that's a pain (although Facebook.com will sometimes prompt you to enter your password again).

As for the USB connection scenario, Facebook says there's no way to fix this problem. Note that in this case it doesn't matter if your device is jailbroken or not, because whoever is doing the deed has physical access to your phone or tablet.

I wasn't worried about this part, because it's nothing new, and it certainly doesn't just apply to Facebook. After all, nobody can write software that will protect your data from a scenario where you give someone physical access to your computer or phone.

I pressed on to get this part confirmed. "We are constantly looking into making our applications more secure, however you should ALWAYS think twice before plugging any device into an unsecure PC same as you wouldn't plug an unknown USB key into your device," a Facebook spokesperson said in a statement.

Can the FBI say TOR?

Pitt police chief asks person responsible for bomb threats to contact him

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Story posted 2012.04.05 at 03:52 PM EDT

After four more bomb threats were reported on the University of Pittsburgh's campus on Thursday, the Pitt campus police chief said he'd like the person responsible to contact him.

"Maybe he'll talk to me. I don't know what the issue is. Maybe I'd be able to find out exacty. I can refer him to somebody," said Chief Tim Delaney. "This is terrorism. The contractors can't work so they can't get paid. The students are paying for an education they can't get."

Delaney said the FBI is working to trace the source of the emailed bomb threats. Two threats were emailed to reporters at two local newspapers, including the Tribune Review.

"One of the newspapers that received this threat ran the headers and it came back that the messages are pinging back from Austria," Delaney said.

Pitt computer science major Jake Wilder said it's possible for the highly skilled to set up a fake IP address and make emails look like they originated in another country.

"This is essentially like domestic terrorism," Wilder said. "They're wasting resources and they're causing first responders to be overstressed."

There have been 23 threats made on the campus over the past few weeks.

Now come on, you mean to tell me the FBI never heard of TOR? And email bomb threats? Really? This kids are mailing the press so it goes in the paper then others see it and join in on the bandwagon. 

For more about TOR check this out:

https://www.torproject.org/

This is the site to read up all about it, download it. And start using it.  They made it so easy anymore to use a 5 grader could be doing it. 

You do the math.

Why 1/2 off it came from
Buy.com?

Clear-Cast is a Clear-Scam

You might be seeing these ads running in your local paper. For $50.00 they will give you what you can get for free if you attach rabbit ears to your modern television. If you have an older tv you can simply get one of those fancy digital converter boxes the government was giving away for free a few years ago on eBay. For way less than this.

UPDATE:


Here is a great read on Clear Cast from Stop The Cap




Also check out this video




Here is a letter from the Better Business Bureau

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2012 Contact: Amanda Tietze 330-455-8202 amanda@cantonbbb.org

Clear-Cast HDTV Antenna’s Advertising not so Clear… Earning the company an “F Rating” with the BBB

Canton, Ohio – May 15, 2012 - The Better Business Bureau has received hundreds of calls from consumers nationwide inquiring about the Clear-Cast HDTV Antenna. The product is manufactured by Brilliant Built Technologies, a subsidiary of Universal Media Syndicate, Inc., located in Canton, Ohio. The company is running large advertorial ads that appear in newspapers across the U.S. and mailing to residents nationwide offering to eliminate cable and satellite costs completely using the Clear-Cast HDTV Antennae.
The ads and mailings claim the Clear-Cast HDTV Antenna “pulls in Free over- the- air broadcast signals that the cable and satellite companies get and then re-transmit to you for a hefty charge every month…there’s never a monthly bill, you get all the free channels with Clear-Cast and you won’t pay for hundreds of channels you never really watch.”
Recent consumer calls and complaints to the BBB express confusion with the company's advertisement. Consumers have informed the BBB that they are under the impression that they will receive 953 channels as opposed to 953 shows as the ad claims. Consumers should be aware they could receive up to 53 channels depending on the area they live, and that 953 is the possible number of shows available.
In November, 2011 the BBB contacted the company regarding their advertising and conducted a challenge of several claims that appear in the ad. The BBB Ad Review Committee conducted a secondary advertising challenge on Clear-Cast HDTV Digital Antenna and determined that all matters of compliance were not resolved.  The BBB’s concerns included the use of the word "free", the company's claims of advanced technology and the company's comparison to cable or satellite. The BBB also voiced additional concerns that referenced the company's implied government affiliation and overall impression of the ad.  The BBB feels these types of misleading advertising is purposeful and do not feel the company is in compliance with BBB Code of Advertising and are serious enough in nature for the company to receive an” F” rating with the BBB, the lowest rating possible.
The company met with the BBB in January and April to discuss additional changes and/or provide substantiation regarding the Clear-Cast Digital HDTV. The company provided the BBB with Clear-Cast Digital HDTVs antennas to be tested by BBB staff. The BBB found that the product does provide some channels without cable or satellite connections. However; after testing the product the BBB found it did not perform as it is claimed in the ad.  Additionally, BBB inquiries indicate that because the headline claims that consumers can eliminate cable or satellite bills, consumers are under the impression they will receive the same type of channeling as with their current provider, which the BBB found is not the case. Consumers continue to contact the BBB and state they are also confused as to what they are actually getting. The BBB’s research found that 90 % of callers, surveyed are under the impression that they will receive 953 "channels", when in fact the statement says "953 Free shows each year"
When considering using TV antenna’s versus cable or satellite TV the BBB recommends the following: Location is everything. If you live in a valley or rural area, you will have fewer channels available to you than others who live within a 40 mile radius of a TV station.
You will not receive all the same channels and programming as your cable or satellite TV packages. Different types of antennae’s provide different results; you can view all your options through the FCC’s website at http://www.fcc.gov/guides/antennas-and-digital-television.
Make sure you are aware of return and exchange policies before making a purchase. Do not fall victim to sense of urgency claims. Make sure you research any product before buying. Contact the BBB to check out any business before purchasing a product or service at http://www.bbb.org.
# # # *Information in this release can change at any time. Please be sure to review this company’s business review at http://www.bbb.org/canton/business-reviews/product-sales-general/brilliant-built-technologies-in-canton-oh-92004669 before publishing information. About BBB BBB is an unbiased non-profit organization that sets and upholds high standards for fair and honest business behavior. Businesses that earn BBB accreditation contractually agree and adhere to the organization’s high standards of ethical business behavior. BBB provides objective advice, free business BBB Reliability ReportsTM and charity BBB Wise Giving ReportsTM, and educational information on topics affecting marketplace trust. To further promote trust, BBB also offers complaint and dispute resolution support for consumers and businesses when there is difference in viewpoints. The first BBB was founded in 1912. Today, 125 BBBs serve communities across the U.S. and Canada, evaluating and monitoring more than four million local and national businesses and charities. Please visit www.bbb.org for more information about BBB.



I am all for Free tv people but I am not for company's trying to rip off people and using ads trying to make people feel they have to get a over priced cheap antenna that you can get anywhere.

Here is a link from the FCC:www.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/maps/

This link will direct you to the FCC GOV site, in here simply enter your zip code in the top left. You will then get the signal strength of all the stations in your area. This information will help you decide what antenna will be good for you.

Modern day Lex Luthor? Mmmm

Alaska man accused of trying to extort gov't

Authorities in Alaska say a man threatened to teach "crackheads" how to make "electromagnetic distortion devices" unless the state paid him $85,000.
Stanislaus Grzeskowiak, of North Pole, is charged with felony extortion and threatening harm. He was in jail Tuesday on $2,500 bail.
Sgt. Jess Carson says the 36-year-old called state troopers Friday and said he knew how to use discarded televisions to make devices that could block police radios, computer communication and cellphones. He also threatened to cut the communications of oil companies and credit card companies if he didn't get the money.
Authorities say Grzeskowiak blames the state and companies for his financial situation, lack of education and marital problems.
Grzeskowiak is represented by the public defender's office. Officials there didn't respond to requests for comment.

AT&T sends me a High Data Email

I have had Unlimited data for as long as I can remember with AT&T and this is why I was Grandfathered in to the unlimited data plan. But today I received what seems to be how AT&T will try to get people to give up this unlimited data plan. I looked at my usage online once I received this email. I have used 5.1 gig and I am on day 29 of 31 of my next billing cycle. I do not think I am in the 5% of there entire network with just using 5.1 gig. I believe this is just one way for this company to trick/force people in to getting there other data plans and getting people off the unlimited. Read it and let me know how you take it.

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Like other wireless companies, AT&T is taking steps to manage exploding demand for mobile data. We're responding on many levels, including investing billions in our wireless network this year and working to acquire more network capacity.

As mentioned on a previous bill, we're also taking additional, more immediate steps to help address network congestion and improve reliability. One of these steps involves a change for some customers who use extraordinarily large amounts of data in a single billing period - about 12 times more data than the average smartphone user.

For the current billing cycle, your data usage indicates you could be affected by this change. Here's how it works:

Smartphone customers with unlimited data plans may experience reduced speeds once their usage in a billing cycle reaches the level that puts them among the top 5 percent of heaviest data users. These customers can still use unlimited data and their speeds will be restored with the start of the next billing cycle.

We're writing because you are in the top 5 percent of heaviest data users for this billing cycle. Because we recognize that data usage can change from month to month, you will not see reduced speeds this billing cycle.

Beginning with your next billing cycle, we'll send you a text message if you are approaching the top 5 percent of heaviest data users. We'll also send you a second text message if you cross into the top 5 percent of heaviest users, at which point you may see reduced speeds for the rest of the month.

Customers have several ways to manage extremely high data usage.

Wi-Fi offers great speeds and doesn't add to your wireless data usage. Consider using Wi-Fi when possible for applications that use the highest amounts of data, such as streaming video apps, remote web camera apps, large data-file transfers (like video) and some online gaming.

You may also consider switching to a tiered data plan if speed is more important to you than having an unlimited data plan. Customers on tiered plans can pay for more data if they need it, and will not see reduced speeds.

To estimate how much data different activities use, and find out more about Wi-Fi or tiered data plans, visit https://www.att.com/dataplans or call Customer Care at 800-331-0500.
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HTTPS Everywhere for Firefox

HTTPS Everywhere is a Firefox extension produced as a collaboration with Tor.They make it very easy for Firefox users to install. Once installed you will see it on the top right of Firefox. What this little puppy will do is it will look and automatically take you to the site your are on HTTPS site instead of the sometimes default HTTP site. Pretty slick huh?

For those who have no clue of what I am talking about here is a link to Wikipedia to better explain what the difference is and what HTTP and HTTPS are.

HTTPS Everywhere LINK