As so often the case, we run into interesting tid-bits of life and society as a whole that strikes us as an interesting subject to write about. In this writing, we’re going to pay homage to an enterprising group of people that set out to help their fellow countrymen/women with a simple, but very effective […]
Rule 34
I received a friends request on social media the other day. As always – and like most people – I went to look at their profile. Why would I do that? Well, it’s simple. Pretty much anyone that is on the internet in today’s world wants to know if it’s a real person or not. […]
What Motivates A Hacker To Do What They Do
Hackers come in many different forms, each with their own motivations behind their actions. Broadly speaking, hackers can be divided into three distinct categories: white hat hackers, black hat hackers, and grey hat hackers. This article will examine the differences between these three types of hackers and the motivations behind their actions. White hat hackers, […]
The Max Headroom Incident
The jamming of television signals in the US has always been a contentious one and for good reason. On one side of the coin there is the network operator who has spent millions of dollars to build the network and on the other side of the coin, you have the consumers who are often charged […]
What Makes A Hacker Happy
As always, it’s best to clear the air about what is a “hacker” and what is a “cracker.” (Hacker vs Cracker. What’s The Difference?) It seems that on a daily basis, we hear the term “hacker” from the talking heads in the major media outlets, always squawking about it, but for the life of anyone […]