This ComputerWorld Blog post by Martin McKeay shows how powerful the Google search engine really is, when hackers use it to detect and attack vulnerable databases. ComputerWorld’s Blog post is reprinted below — The concept isn’t new: use Google and the other search engines to find vulnerable systems and attack them. What seems to be […]
Terror Through SMS Text Messaging
Here is a YnetNews.com article on the possible use of SMS text messaging by the Hizbullah terrorist group to terrorize Israelis. From the article — Dozens of Israeli customers of the Orange cellular service provider received unexpected SMS messages on their phones Wednesday evening, with the English message: “Now Now Now…Go out from your home […]
Google Alerts For Competitive Intelligence Gathering
Pandia Search Engine News has published an excellent article on using Google Alerts to gather competitive intelligence on other businesses as well as monitor the buzz about your own business or industry. From the article — One of the oft overlooked hidden gems in Google’s enormous offering is Google Alerts. Within minutes, one can be […]
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Google Traffic Maps For Your Cell Phone
Google maps now allows users to view traffic data from their web-enabled cell phones for over 30 major U.S. Cities. You can view traffic and congestion information on your mobile devices for these U.S. metropolitan areas to estimate delays. The traffic-enhanced Google maps software for mobile devices can be downloaded @ Google Maps. […]
License Plate Tracking For The Masses
In a recent Wired News article a designer of license plate reading ( LPR ) equipment for police officers and law enforcement officials to scan and track vehicles by license number says the technology will soon move into the private sector, where everyday citizens will be able to purchase this LPR technology and use it […]