How elite security ninjas choose & safeguard their passwords

Security on the Internet: boring, often ignored, but too important to leave like that. This article includes links to other important Internet security related articles.

http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/07/how-elite-security-ninjas-choose-and-safeguard-their-passwords/ / feature hack hacker hacking hacked password crackers ransack long passwords numbers symbols punctuation upper-case lower-case upper lower case letters crack brea users password manager random randomly generate store long complex passcodes unique each site primer required reading Internet password security competing strategies contradictory imperatives encrypted password file cloud browser frequently used log-in credentials manage passwords variety computer operating systems different smartphone platforms checked five security experts learn approach choosing storing crack-resistant crack resistant passwords renowned cryptographer Bruce Schneier security futurologist BT Electronic Frontier Foundation board directors Adriel T. Desautels CEO Netragard firm gets paid hack large companies Jeremiah Grossman founder CTO WhiteHat Security;Jeffrey Goldberg defender against the dark arts AgileBits company develops developer develop developed 1Password password manager Jeremi Gosney password security expert Stricture Consulting experts password manager long complex unique password accounts variation store stores passwords plain text file stored encrypted virtual disk image physically encrypted USB key flash drive memory stick capable secure secured securing physical digita use plug copy and space paste copy-paste device LastPass KeePass dedicated managers home-made solution automatically generate random passwords meet specific site criteria maximum length passcodes do not don't contain special characters generate passwords banging on the keyboard random length letters number symbol cap very strong password storage strategy recall remember generate store most important passwords different products synchronizes passwords across major platforms he uses only exception FreeBSD systems Web browsing copy/pasting copy pasting paste SSH window PasswordSafe application develop LastPass memory recall remembering remember proximity tokens token one time one-time passwords log-in log in computer services offer password management built technology vulnerable at some level trust technology sensitive credentials choice use different passwords for each account passwords long as possible keeping easy for me to remember longest password 63 characters long benefits of a password manager in favor of passcodes that are easier to remember pick picking long memorable sentence blog post password cracking feature crackers word lists write passwords wallet other safe location diceware spaces specific password policy prevents prevent prevention strong strength something random process roll dice electronic equivalent word list external random process random number generator rolling dice misspell words long random randomness randomly generated passwords twenty three 23 characters character small smaller maximum truly randomly length guesses 128 bit 128-bit encryption key stronger several different common basewords various transformations applied sufficiently unique challenge synchronizing passcodes pass code codes across multiple devices run different platforms stated earlier tackles response challenge Windows Macintosh Mac OS X iOS Android operating systems system OS LastPass Linux iOS Android Windows Phone Blackberry advanced sync synchronisation synchronise synchronization synchronize settings in the Google Chrome browser encrypt encrypts saved passwords local database sync passwords Google account configured Chrome encrypt synced data separate sync password instead /

AllPuter.com’s 3-in-1 Shutter Grip is a handy photography gadget for your iPhone

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It's a grip for your iPhone when taking photographs, it's a shutter release & it's an external battery that will recharge your phone. All for $US36.95.

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/07/12/allputer-coms-3-in-1-shutter-grip-is-a-handy-photography-gadget-for-your-iphone/ / 3-in-1 Shutter Grip Allputer.com perfect accessory picture snapping iPhone owners designed iOS Apple iPhone 4 4S 5 Shutter Grip 3 functions grip more secure hold capturing video shooting pictures photograph photography 3 buttons placed easy thumb reach toggle between video photo mode shutter release gallery launch handy tripod mount standard threaded socket bottom Shutter Grip 2500mAh external battery charge iPhone inserted grip /

Nerve growth stimulates prostate cancer

Credit: GOPAL MURTI/SPL/ Nature

http://www.nature.com/news/nerve-growth-stimulates-prostate-cancer-1.13373

http://www.nature.com/news/nerve-growth-stimulates-prostate-cancer-1.13373 / dense arrangement nerves linked aggressive disease prostate cancer cells colored coloured scanning electron micrograph inhibiting growth nerve fibres fibers shown slow down spread type cancer mice growth new nerve nerves around prostate cancers spurs tumour tumours tumor tumors grow invade other tissues studies mice shown results published today Sciencre searchers towards novel approaches approach treating cancer mechanism occurs humans cancers affecting other organs analysis samples 43 patients prostate cancer nerve density high patients fared poorly clinic paper John Isaacs cancer researcher Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions Baltimore Maryland study focus on trying unanswered questions previous work cancer cells migrate along nerves process associated poor responses therapy Claire Magnon Paul Frenette Albert Einstein College of Medicine New York colleagues studied tumour development mice injected human prostate cancer cells resulting tumours infiltrated certain types nerve fibres fibers fiber fibre chemical chemically destroying nerves prevented development tumours prostate team found class nerves associated tumour spread blocking certain receptors nerves prevented prevent cancer from invading nearby lymph nodes tumour growth blockade results suggest blocking nerve receptors including two types called β2- β3-adrenergic receptors treat cancer Magnon idea backed epidemiological studies people being treated cancer tend fare better taking beta-blocker drugs treat heart conditions anxiety disorders block β-adrenergic receptors new nerves make cancers more aggressive David Rowley cancer researcher Baylor College Medicine Houston Texas new nerve growth crucial step repairing wounds body perceives cancer associated tissue damage inflammation wound never heals nerves play role wound repair Rowley stands to reason nerves play role tumour’s environment designing drugs target process Isaacs β-receptors involved important processes solid tumours /

People in their 90s are getting smarter

Today's 90 year olds are smarter than their counterparts 10 years ago.

In the light of all the bad news about increasing incidence of Alzheimer's, this is good to see.

At first sight it is tempting to assume that this is just the outcome of a general improvement in health resulting from improvements in nutrition & health care. However, the study showed no difference in physical health between the two groups studied.

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn23864-people-in-their-90s-are-getting-smarter.html#.UeCnsP0aySN / Ninety-somethings ninety somethings oldest people surviving longer appear sharper minds Kaare Christensen head Danish Aging Research Center University of Southern Denmark Odense colleagues research 5000 nonagenarians mini-mental state examination cognitive tests designed age related age-related changes mental exam study Marcel Olde Rikkert Alzheimer's centre Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre Netherlands scientifically rigorous participate getting better all the time outcome underlines ageing malleable Olde Rikkert cognitive function very high age motivating people lifestyles, lifestyle environments age dementia experience cognitive decline improved education played part changes Christensen study disentangle individual effects responsible for the improvements 1915 cohort factors experienced better living working conditions radio TV newspapers earlier lives those born 10 years before no difference in the physical test results two groups authors intellectual environment physical basis improvement /

Judge rules Apple colluded with publishers to fix ebook price

http://www.macworld.com.au/news/judge-rules-apple-colluded-with-publishers-to-fix-ebook-prices-101731/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Apple+found+guilty+App+Stores+5th+birthday+Office+for+iPhone+and+much+much+more&utm_content=Apple+found+guilty+App+Stores+5th+birthday+Office+for+iPhone+and+much+much+more+CID_1104e5df761511e78b284cc81124572d&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=Judge%20rules%20Apple%20colluded%20to%20fix%20ebook%20prices#.Ud-zDcsaySP / book judge throws at you ebook US District Judge Denise Cote handed down her ruling case between Department of Justice Apple ebook price fixing price-fixing Apple conspired conspire conspiracy five major publishers raise rates trial damages decide how much relief US Government coalition USA US states entitled five major publishers Hachette Macmillan HarperCollins Harper Collins Simon & Schuster Penguin government states trial kicked settlement required submit approval ventures undertaken collaboration other publishers only defendant go to trial company maintained done nothing wrong sign something fight CEO Tim Cook interview D11 conference May 2013 trial testimony Apple executives Eddy publishers CEO David Shanks Amazon personnel Russell Grandinetti retailer retailer’s vice president of Kindle content ruling presaged comments Cote trial began Government will be able to show at trial direct evidence knowingly participated facilitated conspiracy raise prices of ebooks long term long-term ramifications ramification decision benefit Amazon alleged target collusion between Apple publishers report reports Amazon started to raise prices judgement lying down conspire fix ebook pricing false accusations iBookstore 2010 customers more choice innovation competition market break breaking Amazon’s monopolistic grip publishing industry appeal judge’s judge decision /

Lightscoop Deluxe for DSLR cameras review

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Lightscoop?

A problem with the built in flash on cameras, even expensive ones, is that it produces very harsh illumination & the dreaded red-eye. Lightscoop is a reflector which fits in front of the built in flash & bounces the light off the ceiling or wall, giving a much more even, softer light & completely eliminating red-eye.

Does it work? Compare the image above with the results you get from the flash on your camera.

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/07/10/lightscoop-deluxe-for-dslr-cameras-review/#more-135036 / Cameras 35 mm 35mm film digital equipment lens lenses filters price built-in flashes flash speedlight built in point directly centre center field power photograph photographs photo photos hot spot hotspot hot-spot dark background artistic snapshots snapshot image mugshot mugshots Professor Kobre camera harsh light 35mm SLR DSLR’s bounce light-colored light colored coloured color colour ceiling wall light subject exposure adjustment +1 +2 -1 -2 /

How to: Hide stock apps in iOS 7 beta 3 (video)

A lot of people have been waiting to do this with the Newsstand app ever since it first appeared.

http://www.funkyspacemonkey.com/how-to-hide-stock-apps-in-ios-7-beta-3-video / Apple iPhone iPad iPod iOS 7 beta OS iOS operating system app apps application /