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Shecky Tweets for 2010-09-01

Michael Kavka — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:20:00 +0000

Fake #TweetDeck update lures prompt password resets http://reg.cx/1Kt7 #Security #Hacking #Twitter #
How much will a Windows 7 migration really cost? http://zd.net/deTnEG #Win7 #IT #
Trying to find a 3rd party e-mail encryption system for a client. Needs to be HIPPA compliant. *headdesks* #
Also, anyone know of a good crash course in HIPPA IT that I can read or take? #

Michael Kavka — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:20:00 +0000

Its funny, I see an article one week on how Cloud computing isn't being as accepted as rapidly as thought, and then… (cont) #
Another one saying that it is exceeding expectations. Maybe we need a better definition of cloud computing. (cont) #
Myself I see cloud computing as Mainframe/Terminal servers on the web, where someone else has control over the system. #
Not to say that Cloud computing is a bad thing, but its been around in one form or another since the beginning. At one point it was.. (cont) #
Called Thin Client. #
Apps get hung in review process while similar apps get approved. http://bit.ly/bW90wx #Apple #Fail #

Michael Kavka — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:20:00 +0000

#FF @EricLigman @ldignan @technetblogs @comptia @MSWindows @Computerworld @ZDNet @karlpalachuk @arstechnica @WindowsITPro @dancosta #
#FF @threatpost @rachelbaker @NetworkWorld @TechRepublic @edbott @helpnetsecurity @microsoftReview @Cloud_Zone #
So I got all the info of our old Exchange 2003 server removed, to find that the 2 Outlook 2003 clients can't connect anymore. Upgrade Time! #

Michael Kavka — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:20:00 +0000

Good morning, time for another day of fun and tech. #
#Firefox #plugins to perform #penetration testing activities http://t.co/W6zjevU #Security #Hacking #
Scammers hit Twitter, Facebook, send free iPad spam http://shar.es/0W0oG #Security #
Cleaning up leftovers from improper migration to Exchange 2007. Still have some references to the 2003 server. *headdesks* #
Hmmm, MS Partner site crashes Firefox now. #

Michael Kavka — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:20:00 +0000

Today I get to catch up on paperwork and other stuff in my office. At least until the next emergency call happens. #
#DDoS botnet family discovered targeting scores of sites – SC Magazine US http://t.co/o8mCj0n #Security #IT #
Dude, Where's My #Android #Tablet? http://zd.net/auoStS #
Mistakes are always forgivable , if one has the courage to admit them. -Bruce Lee #
Special Olympics denies student. http://bit.ly/9wLaPQ #SpecialOlympics #FAIL #

Michael Kavka — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:20:00 +0000

Yesterday was new network install in Indy. Today replace bad hard drive in downtown Chicago. The travel is the toughest part. #
#Microsoft confirms code-execution bug in #Windows apps http://reg.cx/1KmY #
#RIAA U.S. #copyright law 'isn't working' http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-20014468-38.html?tag=twitter2 #fail #BigBrother #
So #tweetcaster is now having issues with multiple accounts on my #droid and #facebook doesn't work either. #

Michael Kavka — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:20:00 +0000

Michael Kavka — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:20:00 +0000

#Apple com hit in latest mass #hack attack http://reg.cx/1KgP #Security #IT #
#Google #Android: 10 Things Every New User Should Know About the Mobile OS – Mobile and Wireless from eWeek http://t.co/HpNdwi0 #
Tech site: Learn that tossing an Ad with a click to skip when going to your site that has a ton of ads already, is stupid! #
Common sense tips for overwhelmed IT consultants http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/project-management/?p=2004 #
Five tips for surviving information overload http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/five-tips/?p=247 #
Ok, sites that require registration and payment to view articles should not be allowed to have advertisements on them. #

Michael Kavka — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:20:00 +0000

Even today, I dare not say that I have reached a state of achievement. I\'m still learning, for learning is boundless. -Bruce Lee #
#NetworkSolutions Sites #Hacked By Wicked Widget http://bit.ly/cOrECJ #Security #IT #
#Android app secretly uploads GPS data, warns Symantec http://reg.cx/1KfL #MobileSecurity #Security #Mobile #
@karlpalachuk Congrats! in reply to karlpalachuk #

Michael Kavka — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:20:00 +0000

Thought for a Monday: Its a new week, so make it the best week you can. #
Debunking the #Internet apocalypse – CNET News: http://news.cnet.com/8301-30686_3-20013656-266.html?tag=twitter2 #
Flash 10.1 on Android 2.2 doesn't work with all Flash based web sites I've found. #
#Oracle Officially Ends #OpenSolaris http://bit.ly/b2fNvG #