Daily Archives: August 27, 2014

FAA Bans Planesharing Startups

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Airpooler – an Uber for plane rides – fucked up private pilots in the US flying people to destinations for the price of fuel (and so to get their hours) by asking the FAA for clarification of a 1964 rule.

The FAA clarification not only extends to ride sharing services, but also to the old fashion word of mouth / paper board note that has been in use pretty universally.

The FAA states that this kind of flying is commercial and for that you need to spend huge amounts of money on a commercial pilots license.

FAA Bans Planesharing Startups | TechCrunch.

Researchers find security flaws in backscatter X-ray scanners

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In laboratory tests, the team was able to successfully conceal firearms and plastic explosive simulants from the Rapiscan Secure 1000 scanner. The team was also able to modify the scanner operating software so it presents an “all-clear” image to the operator even when contraband was detected

via Researchers find security flaws in backscatter X-ray scanners – ScienceBlog.com.

This was demonstrated on German TV in 2009, but better late than never guys!

Ancient Space | The Game

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Ancient Space is a story driven single player real time strategy game where you take command of a fleet embarking on a scientific mission to chart undiscovered reaches of space called ‘The Black Zone’. Overcome overwhelming odds and fight for your life and the survival of your ship and its crew.

Ancient Space features real time strategic starship battles that encourages tactical maneuvering. In time honored RTS tradition, you build and upgrade your fleet as you complete mission objectives and gather resources which allow you to progress further into the game. Chart your approach – from defense to offense and everything in between such as escort and stealth missions.

Embark and explore the darkest recesses of space in this tale of strategic resource management and engrossing interstellar warfare.

via Ancient Space | The Game.

UPS: We’ve Been Hacked – Credit Card data compromised since January

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The United Parcel Service announced Wednesday that customers’ credit and debit card information at 51 franchises in 24 states may have been compromised. There are 4,470 franchised center locations throughout the U.S., according to UPS.

via UPS: We’ve Been Hacked – TIME.

So you don’t know when UPS found out about the hack, but if it’s been fighting the fight since January 20, it’s been a bit long in handing over customer data to the hackers.

Internet provider Ziggo promises unlimited acces to internet with all devices. Limits access.

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Ziggo claims: “Unlimited access to WifiSpots” (WifiSpot is a wifi sharing service whereby you can access wifi from all Ziggo subscribers). Also claims: “Internet on multiple devices silmutaneously” and “The whole famile online easily at the same time. Via computer, tablet and mobile”.

Unfortunately they only allow access to two devices on Wifispots at the same time.

Advertising commission rules: “please change your advertising”

Stichting reclame code : uitspraken zoeken.

It’s very easy to hack traffic lights

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The lights use a wireless radio at 900MHz or 5.8GHz to transmit data to each other. They are all on the same subnet. Entering the network doesn’t require a password and the data is unencrypted. The controller for a network has a debug port opened by default. It’s thus easy to get into the controller and send your own commands. Then you can change lights and control cameras!

Researchers find it’s terrifyingly easy to hack traffic lights | Ars Technica.