FBI Director James Comey says he was being “funny” when he made a comment that the FBI should consider loosening drug policies for its job applicants, but FBI recruitment to fight cyber crime is a serious problem. Should the FBI hire pot smoking hackers?
Daily Archives: May 22, 2014
Facebook wants to listen in on your TV and music
Facebook proposes to recognize and post news feed updates about the TV shows and movies you’re watching, and songs you’re listening to. One assumes – well, one hopes – the company won’t be eavesdropping NSA-style with the new feature. 
SourceForge’s turn to reset passwords – this time in a good cause!
Hot on the heels of eBay’s password problems comes a password reset notification from SourceForge. The good news is that SourceForge’s reset is a *proactive* measure, not a reactive one.
Weev invoices feds for ‘kidnapping’ him for 3 years
The self-confessed troll convicted of hacking AT&T – a conviction recently overturned – wants one bitcoin for every hour he spent in jail. 
Facebook introduces Bullying Prevention Centre for UK, Europe
The new center offers a reporting flow that’s smarter about language (e.g. don’t use the term “report” with kids – it makes them feel like stool pigeons) and offers kids the option of getting help from someone in their circle if they need it. 