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Comment: Re:PR, lawyer greed, revenge, or abject incompeten (Score 4, Insightful) 120

by Doug Otto (#43776951) Attached to: Reporters Threatened, Labeled Hackers For Finding Security Hole
It's deflection.

If they were "hacked" then the folks who's data was leaked blame the wily hackers. If they let it stand that the data was just freely available on the web, it's a liability to the telecoms involved; i.e. "it's not our fault, it's THOSE guys."

Comment: Re:And doesn't this already exist? (Score 2) 365

by Doug Otto (#43685733) Attached to: Biometric Database Plans Hidden In Immigration Bill
How do they verify you are who you say you are? Do they require some form of ID? I think here in Alaska you need your voters registration card or a form of picture ID.

You tell them your name and address. They manually cross your name off of a printed list. There is no live database, there is no real checking.

Can you say "ripe for abuse?"

Comment: Re:Why??? (Score 4, Interesting) 46

by Doug Otto (#43665037) Attached to: Cylance Hacks Google Office Building Management System

Because that's it's main selling point.

The Niagara Framework® is a software platform that integrates diverse systems and devices regardless of manufacturer, or communication protocol into a unified platform that can be easily managed and controlled in real time over the Internet using a standard web browser.

Ask not what's inside your head, but what your head's inside of. -- J.J. Gibson

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