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Nmap 6 Released->

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An anonymous reader writes "Nmap is a free and open source utility for network exploration or security auditing. Nmap uses raw IP packets in novel ways to determine what hosts are available on the network, what services (application name and version) those hosts are offering, what operating systems (and OS versions) they are running, what type of packet filters/firewalls are in use, and dozens of other characteristics. Nmap 6 is NSE enhanced, ensures better and faster Web scanning, comes with full IPv6 support, has a new Nping tool and Zenmap GUI and results viewer."
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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches-> 1

Submitted by MalHavoc
MalHavoc writes "After an aborted launch attempt last week, SpaceX finally became the first commercial company to send a rocket towards the International Space Station. The Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon capsule blasted off from Cape Canaveral at 3:44 a.m. EDT and if everything checks out, it will attempt to dock with the ISS on May 25th."
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Major Networks Suing to Stop Free Streaming-> 1

Submitted by AstroPhilosopher
AstroPhilosopher writes "In a move similar to Hollywood's attempt to have the Supreme Court ban VCRs back in the 80's. ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and Univision are set to appear in court next month to urge a New York federal judge to block Aereo. Aereo opened last month allowing you to stream everything you can already view for free over the 'airwaves' straight to your iPad."
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Comment: Credit risk (Score 2) 344

by MirthScout (#38382630) Attached to: Should Social Media Affect Your Creditworthiness?

"but halfway through the application process, the website asks for his Facebook login. Then his Twitter. Then LinkedIn."

This seems like a fair data point for determining credit risk. Anyone stupid enough to actually enter this information is definitely a credit risk! The same goes for employers or potential employers who are starting to ask for this; if you are dumb enough to give them login credentials to your accounts then you are a security risk.

As for the rest of the article, I don't think the information on your social media sites is the least bit reliable for determining credit risk so financial institutions should not be using it.

if (argc > 1 && strcmp(argv[1], "-advice") == 0) { printf("Don't Panic!\n"); exit(42); } (Arnold Robbins in the LJ of February '95, describing RCS)