July 23, 2008 - The Kaminsky Hack: DNS Exploits in the Wild  DNS is the cornerstone of the Internet: It turns www.gigaom.com into an IP address that the routers can use to connect a browser to a web site. For this reason, it’s the subject of many attacks. Read more ...

 July 23, 2008 - Van Koeverden named Canada's flag-bearer Adam van Koeverden, the reigning Olympic and world champion in the 500-metre kayak singles, was chosen Wednesday as Canada's flag-bearer for the Beijing Olympics. Read more ...

 July 22, 2008 - Why Metered Broadband Is Bad for Microsoft, Google & Us Here’s a horror scenario for everyone on the content side of the Internet: A consumer comes to a web site to download a movie, work presentation, software update or photos, and just before they commit to the download they pause and wonder: Am I over my usage quota this month? How much will downloading this new HD movie from Netflix on my Xbox cost me? Read more ...

 July 22, 2008 - Fired TV anchor charged with e-mail snooping A longtime television newscaster was charged Monday with illegally accessing the e-mail of his glamorous former co-anchor, who suspected details of her social life were being leaked to gossip columnists. Read more ...

 July 22, 2008 - Hotspot in a cold spot Even the southernmost town in Nunavut is still far enough north to be completely isolated. The small hamlet of Sanikiluaq is located at the northern tip of the finger-like Belcher island chain in Hudson Bay, and – like the other 25 communities in the territory – the only way in or out is on a plane. Read more ...