What are QR codes? Wikipedia describes them as: “A QR code is a specific matrix barcode (or two-dimensional code), readable by dedicated QR barcode readers and camera phones. The code consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background. The information encoded can be text, URL or other data.” wikipedia – [...]

There has been a lot of press lately about privacy (or the lack of it), and the growing mountain of information available online about everyone. From GPS devices which report your whereabouts to Twitter to Facebook and Google Buzz. Previously we used to caution everyone to be careful what you post or put on the [...]

The latest news items revolve around the quite large alleged attacks on Google (and other companies) from China. Mcafee on Operation Aurora “Microsoft Internet Explorer that was used as an entry point for “Operation Aurora” to exploit Google and at least 30 other companies.” – Mcafee. Microsoft posted this security advisory: Microsoft Security Advisory (979352) [...]