Hackers 'already using Shellshock bug to attack victims.

I got this piece from telegraph,I guess it will do you more good if you take the time to read through.Many users believe Unix family are more proned to attack.I never believed them but with this piece,I think i have to be more careful.

Mobile phones 'safe to use during flights

Personally,all thanks to the group of researchers that put their heads together for revealing this information.Although,it will depend on the operators decision to allow it or not.But the good news is that you don't necessarily have to switch your phones to airplane mode if you choose the airplane operators that allow it.
For some who haven’t travelled by air,may not have the idea of how passengers feel when instructed to switch off their phones airplane mode.Imagine, a distance that last between 8-10 hours your phone becomes a moron.

5 Million Online Passwords Leaked, Check Yours Now.

The hackers are at it again,I just got a report from Daily Dot, nearly 5 million usernames and passwords associated with Gmail accounts have been leaked on a Russian Bitcoin forum. Here's what you should know.

The list has since been taken down, and there's no evidence that Gmail itself was hacked—just that these passwords have been leaked. Most sources are saying that lots of the information is quite old, so chances are they were leaked long ago—though others are claiming 60% of the passwords are still valid (not to mention really, really horrible).
To check if your password was one of the leaked, plug your Gmail address into this trusted tool

padlock opens using a PHONE: Bluetooth app lets you secure doors and bikes

 It won't amazed me some day seeing software developers come out with an app that would make your ex disappear..lol.All the same,here we got an app that reduce the pain locking a bike when popping into a shop for a few minutes – especially when you know you’ll be fumbling for your keys minutes later.

But the key is set to become a thing of the past now that designers have created a Bluetooth padlock that can be unlocked simply by hovering a smartphone nearby.

The padlock, which resembles a traditional one, is the first to allow users to open a lock without keys using an iOS or Android app.

To work the ‘Noke’ lock, a user must press the shackle when they and their phone are nearby.

‘Noke wakes up and searches for your phone or a shared phone. If the phone is within a few feet, Noke will instantly unlock so you can be on your way. No need to launch an app or remove your phone from your pocket or purse,’ the company wrote on Kickstarter.

It uses signals sent via Bluetooth to a smartphone to identify the owner of the lock and in this way will also allow people to share their lock – so two people could access one bike, for example, either temporarily or permanently.

Utah-based design company Fuz Designs created the smart padlock to solve the problems associated with traditional padlocks and keys, which are easy to lose, can be stolen and are hard to share.
The device weighs just over eight ounces (227 grams) and is designed to be used with a cable for bikes, as well as securing sheds.
It is made from hardened steel and boron and has a long-life battery that promises to last for a year with continuous use.
If a user’s phone, or the lock’s battery dies, they will be able to use ‘quick click’ technology to access the lock, allowing them to key in a sequence of pre-determined clicks manually using the shackle.
Co-founder of the company, Cameron Gibbs, 35, said: 'Noke is roughly the same size as a traditional padlock.
'It is 3.3 inches (9cm) tall and 2.2 inches (6cm) wide and weighs about eight ounces.
'There is no interference with other Bluetooth devices. Noke doesn't unlock until you wake it up. It won't ever unlock on its own.’
The firm is currently raising funding on Kickstarter and has smashed its $100,000 (£62,000) target, pulling in over $500,000 (£310,106).
The lock is available to pre-order for $59 (£37) with a shipping date in February, but will retail for around $89 (£55).

Graduate who held up sign advertising himself at Waterloo Station starts work after he's handed dream job by passing commuter

 A graduate who held up a sign advertising his skills to commuters at Waterloo Station has landed his perfect position after his direct approach to job hunting paid off.
Alfred Ajani, 22, feared he was getting nowhere after unsuccessfully applying for more than 300 jobs following his graduation in May.
He got up early to intercept passing city workers at the busy London station last month, holding a sign saying: 'Marketing Graduate - Please ask for a CV'.
His approach was well received by passing executives and one director who saw him has now signed him up.
Alfred, from south London, started in a marketing role at recruitment agency the Asoria Group yesterday and now works just yards from the
spot where he once stood looking for a job.
He said: 'The director walked past me when he saw me that morning, but later got in contact through [the website] Linked In.
'The company said they were looking for someone with out of the box ideas and so they were keen to get me in.'
In recognition of the fame his stunt brought him, Alfred's new colleagues made special T-shirts with his photo on them to welcome him on his first day.

He added: 'The job is one I wouldn't have got if I hadn't gone to the station that morning, so I advise anyone out there who is in the same position I was to think of more direct ways to speak to employers.

Statistics show that almost half of recent graduates are now in 'non-graduate' or 'stepping stone' roles, such as bar-tending, and are struggling to get the positions they had hoped for.
Alfred had always wanted to work in advertising, but after three years studying for his degree in the subject, was losing hope of ever joining the industry.
In a last-ditch attempt to speak to potential employers, he went to Waterloo Station with an armful of CVs and was later inundated with offers.
After months spent struggling to get an interview, he suddenly had a flood of offers and found himself able to choose his career path.
He said: 'I knew this was somewhere I wanted to come and am really looking forward to the opportunity.'

 On behalf of my dear readers,I want to wish Afred a very big success in his careers and other applicants who has been struggling to get a job.

Source:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2749042/Graduate-held-sign-advertising-Waterloo-Station-starts-work-s-handed-dream-job-passing-commuter.html

New iPhone and 'iWatch': the essential Apple news

 We're just hours away from Apple's "special event" where it is expected to launch a brand new iPhone and a smartwatch. Here's everything you need to know:

• Apple's new mobile phone, the iPhone 6, will actually be two products: one with a 4.7in screen and a larger 5.5in model. Read all the latest rumours on the devices here and see our gallery of "leaked" images and artistic impressions here.

• We will also see the launch of the "iWatch". The major technology companies (and several small ones) are fighting for a share of the rapidly expanding smartwatch market at the moment, and Apple is expected to stake its own claim today. The wrist-worn device is expected to play music, receive calls and send emails. Read all the latest rumours about the device here.

 Both of the new devices will run a new version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 8. It has a powerful new feature called HealthKit to monitor your health which will tie together data from fitness trackers and things like blood pressure sensors. It also has HomeKit, which can control a wide range of home automation devices like lights and central heating. You'll be able to tell Siri "I'm going to bed" and your lights will dim and your heating will turn off.