Big Picture Archive

Eavesdropping on Computer Bots

Cool:
“I have two machines here running in an isolated network. I infect one with the malware, and I have the other machine pretending to be the entire Internet,” he explained.
The second machine, known as a sandnet, is a custom-made tool for analyzing malware in an environment that is isolated, yet provides a virtual Internet for […]

Here's A Few More Related Posts:
  1. Malicious-software spreaders get sneakier, more prevalent

Bandwidth of the eye

Scientists have estimated that the human retina can transmit data at approximately 10 million bits per second, equivalent to a standard ethernet connection.

Here's A Few More Related Posts:
  1. Computer Network Designing
  2. How to test your bandwidth
  3. Top 5 Reasons to Choose An Internet Filtering Appliance Over Software
  4. Spam Is Now Dead Meat

You’ve got mail — don’t forget to add the fabric softener

Bradley Mitchell:
Do you wish your washing machine and dryer could be connected to your home network? Starting this week, a select few families in the U.S. are testing out technology that makes this a reality. The pilot project called “Laundry Time” (see press release) uses experimental software and proprietary wireless hardware to monitor and control […]

Here's A Few More Related Posts:
  1. Wireless Encryption and Security Threats
  2. Wireless Networking Explained
  3. Protection from PC Intruders
  4. Top 12 Ways to Minimize Costs When Working With a Computer Consultant