Archive for August, 2009
Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
Hacking as a positive force
Nature works by feedback loops. Action A causes response B which in turn makes action A modify itself in order to adapt. Hacking serves that same role in our society. This article — which is almost certainly a “fluff” piece, meaning that it’s either paid for or traded in kind for services or favors — [...]
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Saturday, August 15th, 2009
How venture capitalists and script kiddies took over hacking
Some interesting fomentation going on out there. First, Business Week fires the opening salvo by pointing out how running a berserk jihad botnet is point-’n-click at this stage: Criminal groups and hackers have infected tens of millions of computers around the world with viruses that allow them to control the machines to launch attacks or [...]
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
Houston 2600 meeting: September 4, 2009
Houston 2600/HAQR Meeting Join computer enthusiasts to talk about programming, operating systems, computer security topics, hacking and geek culture. When: Friday, September 4, 6-9 PM Where: Ninfa’s Express, Galleria IV Directions Take Post Oak South past Westheimer. Turn right on Hidalgo. Turn right on McCue. On your left is a parking garage. Turn left into [...]