Aug
27
2010
Looks like we’re talking Nigerian Scammers and privacy concerns on today’s TechRadio.
Stalking the GeoTaggers…
and…
1. DO NOT RESPOND TO THE 419 SOLICITATION.
4. For Loss cases only, you may file a complaint with the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Their website is at http://www.efccnigeria.org/ You may also file complaints with the Central Bank of Nigeria Anticorruption Unit at anticorruptionunit@cenbank.org and should do so especially if CBN is mentioned in the 419 materials.
5. If the contact from the 419ers was via email: write their email provider at their “abuse” address (abuse@yahoo.com, abuse@onebox.com etc.) and include the 419er message with its headers; complain about the 419 message; and ask that the account be shut down. You may also file complaints with watchdog type sevices like Spamcop to try and get the 419ers email accounts shut off by whatever ISP they are using - Spamcop and other services like it will parse the headers of the 419 email and try to see through forged information etc. to get back to the actual origin of the 419 email, which is often useful in these matters.
Please remember that it is important to include the message’s full header information. This is necessary for tracking the message’s point of origin. This extra information is not shown by default, and the method of displaying it depends on the email resource you use. If you don’t know how to display full headers, please see the instructions in your mail program or website. (Note: Many webpage-based email hosts include a “full headers” option link near the top of the message.)
Some 419ers give different email addies in the body of their mail than the one they sent from. You should complain to “abuse” etc. at those email providers as well.
The South Dakota Attorney Generals Office has things to say as well…
Jul
30
2010
Photo courtesy SysAdminDay.com
Today is the 11th Annual System Administrator Appreciation Day and TECHRADIO hopes you celebrate the day with style! Join us at noon central time for our Sys Admin Day show on SDPB Radio and on the interwebs. Check out the interactive choose your adventure game from KSplice.
Need another computer around for school or work? Here is a great article on building a $200 linux machine.
May
28
2010
Lots to talk about on todays show.
Our PODCAST is back!
The 3-2-1 Back up rule.
Apr
30
2010
From flash to facebook… getting all preachy on ya…
Here are the links we promised… first - to delete your facebook account, to the extent you can… see this link, and this one.
Take your MS Office on the go with Dataviz.com
Read Apples official thoughts on flash…
Here is the show archive.
Apr
15
2010
Great Plains Tech Summit to provide opportunities for local professionals to explore emerging technology trends and products
Sioux Falls, S.D., April 1, 2010
Colorado Technical University (CTU) Sioux Falls today announced its cosponsorship of the 2010 Great Plains Tech Summit (formerly the South Dakota TechKnowlogy Summit).
CTU Sioux Falls will be co-sponsoring the Oct. 14, 2010 event focused on technological innovation and application with New Horizons of South Dakota, part of the largest independent IT training company in the world with 300 centers in 70 countries.
Covering a wide range of technology-related topics, the summit is designed for business executives, entrepreneurs, technology professionals and marketers interested in leveraging technology to improve productivity and remain competitive in a business environment increasingly dependent on technological resources. The event will feature a variety of keynote speakers, as well as breakout sessions focused on
specific technologies and topics. Some of these topics include:
· Social networking for professional advancement
· Technology and intellectual property protection
· Internet marketing
· Emerging green technologies
· Information technology for health care management
· Use of technology for online learning
As a leader in technology-related education and degree programs, CTU is proud to co-sponsor the Great Plains Tech Summit for the first time,” said David Heflin, president of CTU Sioux Falls. The summit reinforces our commitment to provide local professionals with the real world education, opportunities and skills they need to pursue success and advancement in technology-focused careers. CTU Sioux Falls offers a variety of technology-related degrees in program areas including business and management, criminal justice and public administration, computer science, health sciences, and information systems and technology.
In addition to attending keynote programs and breakout sessions, attendees will also have an opportunity to network with industry executives, as well as visit a range of exhibits featuring innovative technology products and solutions for growth.
Feb
19
2010
Interesting video posted - Jaron Lanier talks about the failure of web 2.0 with Aleks Krotoski.
Simulate a hard drive failure… Cool! A look into the drive.
