NSA = Big Brother

Read all 4 sections of this article about the NSA spying on us. If you're not pissed and terrified when you’re done, yer not wired right.

Nicara, network virtualiation startup

Please oh please oh please tell me you’re going to make a flexible, elegant secure network, fully configurable independent of the hardware it runs on.

http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/04/nicira/

Homemade Flavored Vodka Recipe Ideas

Infused vodkas are a.) easy to make b.) unique, one-of-a-kind bar ingredients c.) the key to kick ass cocktails d.) a reason to buy exotic fruit e.) a tasty way to get your drink on f.) all of the above.



Here's how I make infused vodka. Try it yourself and then tell me what you think.

Stuxnet, How It Got Inside Iran

The Stuxnet saga continues to unfold. Here's what some say is the way it infected Iran's centrifuges. How Stuxnet got inside.

Boobstagram Rules!

Look out Instagram, you've got competition. And from where I'm sitting Boobstagram wins hands down!

Bike as Turntable as in "Turntablism"

Turntablism on two wheels!

#Anonymous Is Now In China Too!

#Anonymous is now active in China too! This is excellent!

If there’s anyplace that needs a little hacktivism it’s the People’s Republic of China. Someone needs to stand up to the PLA and hand them the ass whoopin’ they deserve.

We are Anonymous.
We are Legion.
We do not forgive.
We do not forget.
Expect us.

Computer Security, Hacks, & Crypto News Updates

Follow the latest news & updates about computer security, hacks'n'attacks, encryption, botnets, the NSA, and protecting your damn cell phone from Eve & Mallory. Set a bookmark: www.JetCityOrange.com/computer-security This page is continually updated.

8-bit Map of Seattle

Just like Google's 8bit maps for April Fool's Day, try an 8-bit map of Seattle.

The NY Times claims Gu Kaiyuan is behind hack attacks targeting Tibetan activists among others.

Oh those silly Chinese...

Stuxnet

Richard Clarke on Stuxnet

Who do you think was behind Stuxnet? Israel, the U.S., both??

Seattle Home to Uber-Geeks & Ultra Nerds

This may come as a surprise to some (not) but Seattle is home to many a geek. Even the Seattle Times caught on (duh).



Read all about it.

Vupen, Cyber Arms Merchants

Vupen are nothing more than cyber arms merchants, selling tools of evil to govts around the world. Selling to those with big bucks.

Don't worry: the NSA doesn't spy on American citizens, remember...

What's It Like Behind China's Great Firewall?

Just how bad is China's internet censorship? Read a Westerner's observations. Interesting read.

The NSA is Listening to Us

We all have reason to fear the NSA. They've long overstepped their bounds with no end in sight.

If reading this doesn't drive you to encryption I don't know what will.

Today is Pi Day!

Why is today Pi Day? Because it's 3/14, as in 3.14159265...

More pi?

Smartphohnes & Privacy

Your smartphone may be ratting you out. Giving you up. Dropping a dime on yer ass.

You better read up and get wise. Then take the appropriate action(s).

Bar Code Tattoo Photo Gallery

Bar code tattoos are always popular. Given that I've worked with barcodes for 20+ years you'd think I'd have gotten a barcode tattoo by now.

But no. The closest I get is enjoying photos of other people's barcode tattoos.

Oh, and I'm not a tattoo stalker. I'm inked. It's just not a barcode tat.

Tajikistan Blocks Facebook So I've Mirrored the Article

Tajikistan is censoring the web including blocking Facebook because of an unflattering article about government. So I've taken it upon myself to mirror that page on JetCityOrange. Remind me to do sh*t like this more often.

If you know anyone in Tajikistan or thereabouts please pass this link on.

JetCityOrange.com/tajikistan/

African Hacker Resources

Here's a map of tech hubs in Africa. Things like hackerspaces, incubators, university technology centers, and more.

I hope this is not only a beacon to what's going on now but inspiration for others as well.