Security Focus has an in-depth report on how a Hacker penetrates T-Mobile systems and steals personal data, including social security numbers, emails, photos and Secret Service documents. [via David Reis] Continue Reading
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Expansion of Public WiFi Access in Washington, D.C.
Free WiFi access already available on Capitol Hill will be expanded in 2005 to include the area around the National Mall. Related Resources: The Open Park Project (Open Park), Washington D.C. Muniwireless.com, a “site…devoted to municipal wireless broadband projects worldwide that are funded or supported by cities and towns.” Continue Reading
FCC To Permit Cell Phones and High-Speed Web on Planes
FCC to Examine Ban on Using Cellular Telephones on Airborne Aircraft: “Today, the Federal Communications Commission proposed to relax its current ban on the use of cellular telephones on airborne aircraft.” FCC Paves the Way for New Broadband Services in the Air: “Today, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopted a flexible approach for licensing the… Continue Reading
Employee Productivity Undermined by Tech Scrutiny According to New Report
A new white paper by Dr. Carsten Sørensen of the London School of Economics (in conjunction with Microsoft UK), titled The Future Role of Trust in Work – The Key Success Factor for Mobile Productivity. According to InfoWorld, the report indicates “that managers are using technologies such as e-mail, mobile phones, and SMS (Short Messaging… Continue Reading
Range of Groups File Comments Opposing FCC Internet Wiretap Plan
The following resources, from the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), reference the FCC’s proposed rule, published in the Federal Register September 23, 2003, on the Communications for Law Enforcement Assistance Act (CALEA). VoIP and Law Enforcement Surveillance Joint Comments of Industry and Public Interest [PDF], November 08, 2004 CDT Policy Post 10.20: Coalition Opposes… Continue Reading
Free WiFi For Travelers
Planning a trip, and looking for free wireless access? See the BestWiFi Hotels 2004. Continue Reading
Federal Gov’t Adopts Wireless Connectivity
From Government Computer News, a review of how DHS has adopted a policy for deploying secure wireless networks within government agencies. The article also provides a useful checklist, ABCs of wireless security guide. Related resources on wireless technology: I’ll Have Wireless to Go, Please and Cache and Carry: Staying Connected Wirelessly. Continue Reading
Wireless Connectivity and Privacy on Campuses
From CUA CounselOnline, two noteworthly resources: What Are We Going To Do About CALEA? and Can campuses control wireless network access? by Wendy Wigen, Policy Analyst at Educause, [thanks Heidi] . For reference, see the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (CALEA). Continue Reading
New Survey on PC Security Highlights Widespread Vulnerabilities
From the press release: “The AOL/ NCSA Online Safety Study (9 pages, PDF) conducted by technical experts in the homes of 329 typical dial-up and broadband computer users found that most computer users think they are safe but lack basic protections against viruses, spyware, hackers, and other online threats. In addition, large majorities… Continue Reading
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Cache and Carry: Staying Connected Wirelessly, by Chris Hayes Law Firm Marketing: Webinars For All of Us, by Andy Havens Notes From the Technology Trenches: Lexis and Westlaw Revisited, by Cindy Carlson FOIA Facts: FOIA Decision 2004, by Scott A. Hodes Burney’s Gadgets for Legal Pros: A Tablet PC for Lawyers in Motion, by Brett… Continue Reading
Google Launches Beta Service for Wireless Devices and PDAs
“Google SMS (Short Message Service) enables you to easily get precise answers to specialized queries from your mobile phone or device. Send your query as a text message and get phone book listings, dictionary definitions, product prices and more. Just text. No links. No web pages. Simply the answers you’re looking to find.” [Link to… Continue Reading
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Rich Site Services: Web Feeds for Extended Information and Library Services Commentary: A Librarian Blogger at the DNC I’ll Have Wireless to Go, Please Looking For International Law? EISIL It! Net Snippets: How to Manage Your Legal Research and Save Time Too Law Firm Marketing: Lawyers Win Business With Blogs After Hours – Travel Tips… Continue Reading
