We had a new host today and a very interesting time.

We tried to top off our last episode and almost made it. We cover some interesting topics including iPhone controlled cars, universal phone chargers, the open internet, LastPass, cloud computing, and Ubuntu 9.10 + MORE!Dennis Houseknecht

I just posted Security Corner article, though, on Lastpass. You can download it at https://lastpass.com/

I have probably tried every password manager available and this one is my FAVORITE.

Just a quick rundown of features:

• Cross-platform – Windows, Mac, Linux
• Cross-browser – IE, FF, Chrome (in alpha), Safari
• Imports from IE, FF, and just about every other password manager
• Can generate one-time passwords in advance for use in public locations
• Can be put onto a usb for portability
• For $12 per year, you get advanced features – two factor authentication with sesame or YUBIKEY, mobile versions for Windows Mobile, BB, iPhone, Android

This application is not super-stealthy,but could spy on your conversations if someone installs it on your BB

Microsoft says that using the upgrade edition for a full installation is a no-no

USB 3.0 and SATA 6 coming soon

Ubuntu Karmic Koala released

Rob Wolf

• iPhone application iDriver controls Spirit of Berlin car
• Queensland Police plans wardriving mission
• NSW Police: Don't use Windows for internet banking
• Exetel plans to ban P2P during off-peak period

Matthew Shepherd

• Big Internet carriers win right to manage traffic
• Universal phone charger approved
• Microsoft promises world open Outlook data
• Google stalks your social circle

This episode is all about the number 7. We have 7 people on the team, talk about the Windows 7 release, and it's episode 27. What do you know.

But that's not the only thing. We also talk about Apple's new Mac Mini Server, Token Security versus End-to-end encryption, and more!

Host

• David Redekop

Guests

• Matthew Shepherd - won the Rookie of the year award
• Andy Larin - another server installation,lot of work
• Dennis Houseknecht - solved a software problem
• Patrick Browne - windows 7 install for a client
• Rob Wolf - lots of meetings
• Arthur Wiebe - expert in amazon easy 2
• David Redekop - bild a good relation with a radio station

News and Discussion:

• Big Internet carriers win right to manage traffic
• Universal phone charger approved
• Microsoft promises world open Outlook data
• Google stalks your social circle
• Facebook enshrines dead people profiles

NerdCast Episode 25 shall forever be known as the quite quiet episode among existing eNerds. But in reality David Redekop, Patrick Browne, and Arthur did nothing but be quiet.

Some cool password stuff, and more!

Host

• David Redekop

Guests

• Patrick Browne
• Arthur Wiebe

Good News:

• Patrick Browne - had a huge number of residential clients this week
• Arthur Wiebe -  Something is coming ... google wave
• David Redekop - Spend a full day with a couple of Michigan nerds

News and Discussion:

• Amazon's Kindle e-reader coming to Australia - AMAZON is releasing an international version of the Kindle and trimming prices of the coveted electronic book readers. Kindle models designed to synch with telecom networks in countries around the world are priced at $279 ($313).
• Top 500 Worst Passwords Of All Time
• Can you name the most used passwords of all time? A fun 3 min game for Nerds the guess to top 20 weak/bad password of all time.

In NerdCast Episode 24 we have Chris Allen, Dennis Houseknecht, Arthur, and David Redekop.

(Note about episode 23, it is a very special episode that will be coming soon!)

Host

• David Redekop

Guests

• Dennis Houseknecht
• Chris Allen
• Arthur Wiebe

Good News:

• David Redekop - Great POD leader Advanced,had a meeting with Gene Simmons.
• Arthur Wiebe - working on a new first step video for the new nerds.
• Dennis Houseknecht - Great POD leader Advanced.
• Chris Allen - new service, account creation and Branding on youtube, twitter and facebook

News and Discussion:

• Is a scanner that checks for applications that are not up to date and may contain security vulnerabilities. We have discussed this in the past, but not on this podcast.

• The party is not over yet, but this is a sign that the “free ride” Rich that we Mac users have enjoyed may not last forever.

• Hard to believe, and sad – according to Panda, 58% of PCs in the US are infected with some sort of Malware – Australia, the UK, and Canada are not far behind, all hovering at about 50%

• Even harder to believe – Malware that steals money from your bank account and the MODIFIES your online bank statement to covet its tracks while it steals more. Thanks to Tom Cannan for sending this link

• On a lighter note – antivirus software is good, but the “trekky nerds” will like this one – it is in Klingon.

• Microsoft Security Essentials now available to everyone

• Business

• The Internet is the UK's Biggest Advertising Sector
• Make Telephone Calls Over Twitter with JAJAH

• Google

• Google Wants to Map Indoors Too
• Watch things as They Happen (Nearly)

Good News:

• David Redekop - Fantastic NerdFest
• Chris Polis - Great Remote job done last night with the Remote Nerd Team
• Dennis Houseknecht - Glad to be at the NerdFest
• Patrick Browne - Happy to have meetings with the Nerds even that is virtually

News and Discussion:

Patrick Brow1ne

• Microsoft’s New FREE virus scanner in public beta... At least if you are in the right country... In Australia I got this message “This beta is available only to customers in the United States, Israel (English only), People's Republic of China (Simplified Chinese only) and Brazil (Brazilian Portuguese only).”

• Book Review – Free eBook download - The Way Out! - Steer Clear of the Recession and Drive Toward Success and Prosperity. Many great articles in this eBook, I’ll review just BNI’s Dr. Ivan Misner’s - Networking Mixers: Break the Ice, Build Your Contacts, and Grow Your Business.

Dennis Houseknecht - security-related topics for today:-

• We often talk about the risks of social networking sites in terms of Malware infections and phishing attacks, but here is another concern and a reason that EVERY company should have a written policy regarding employees and social networking sites

• There is a new version of the Sophos anti-rootkit. This and rootkit revealer from Winternals and Blacklight from F-Secure are good tools for detecting the really stealthy malware infections.

• Banking goes modern, but will this bring more opportunities to hackers?

• Scareware is BIG BUSINESS

• Finally, a very disturbing article about a “professional thieving” botnet with some interesting advice in the next-to-last paragraph.

Some of the events that took place include Fill the Beetle to Feed the People, The Amazing Race, and University of Nerdology.

A book of the week, featured business tool, and some major security issues everyone needs to know about.

Host

• David Redekop

Guests

• Andy Larin
• Dennis Houseknecht
• Patrick Browne
• Chris Allen
• Arthur Wiebe

Good News:

• David Redekop - Ready for NerdFest this weekend
• Dennis Houseknecht - Looking forward to the NerdFest
• Patrick Browne - New clients and new nerds in Australia
• Chris Allen - convinced to buy two Meraki Systems
• Arthur Wiebe - eager to be in the nerdfest
• Andy Larin - Glad to work with the new version of ESX on servers

News and Discussion:

• Recommended book this week Think and Grow Rich
• Dare to demand attention: Ban that Blackberry, er iPhone, er gadget from meetings
• This was a little surprising – technical sophistication does not necessarily translate to good judgement
• iPhone SMS Vulnerability
• BNI Podcaste
• I don’t want to be a purveyor of FUD, but there are two updates (Microsoft’s was on Tuesday and Adobe’s is due on Thursday) worth mentioning

1. Microsoft rushes patches to fix 'big deal' programming flaw
2. Almost all Windows users vulnerable to Flash zero-day attacks

• Data Recovery Scams
• This is ALMOST amusing, unless you are the victim – another weird way to extort money from good folks
• Microsoft open source some of their software, this is great to see

Topics include business building, security news, and some interesting tidbits of information.

Host

• David Redekop

Guests

• Arthur Wiebe
• Dennis Houseknecht
• Patrick Browne
• Chris Allen

Good News

• David Redekop - Propose two factor authentication solution as an inexpensive and safe way to have customers at banks relaxed
• Dennis Houseknecht - After working for years with PC's back to the MaC
• Arthur Wiebe - Finally got his Iphone 3GS and acquired the new yubikey
• Patrick Browne - very happy to have a new nerd in Australia
• Chris Allen - Another new nerd in the UK

News and Discussion

• BNI Podcaste ,great topics.
• Java Vulnerability Make sure you update that Java.
• Office Vulnerability More serious than the Java Vulnerability.
• Wireless Cybercriminals Target Clueless Vacationers , we may have covered this before, but there has been a significant up-tick in the use of rogue ad-hoc networks at airports and other vacation spots. It is the travel season so be wary!.
• Invisible IPv6 traffic poses serious network threat , IPV6 is enabled by default on newer systems, but most companies are not monitoring it.
• 12% of e-mail users have actually tried to buy stuff from spam , SPAM when you see it delete it - If this survey is even close to accurate, it explains why there is so much spam - it works!!. Also note that Microsoft claims that 95% of the e-mail flying across the internet is spam and 80% of it is being sent out through botnets. What a crazy wild-west world the internet has become!!
• Visa card surprise: $23,148,855,308,184,500 , This shows how use of technology doesn't just make small error.
• UAE Mobile Carrier Pushes Spyware to BlackBerry Subscribers , BlackBerry push upgrade by a UAE carrier!? And only discovered because of battery drainage problems.
• Microsoft to open up stores beside Apple: , Competition is good for consumers.
• Critical JavaScript vulnerability in Firefox 3.5 .
• More info about Google Chrome OS.
• Twitter corp gets hacked, documents released