Visual Studio 2005 Released!
This post was imported from an old blog archive, and predates the creation of AdamCaudill.com. Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 has now been released to MSDN Subscribers. This is an unannounced, though not unexpected release, as it’s been predicted by a number of blogs recently. Only one small problem: The MSDN site is so busy it’s next to impossible to get any files to download. I’m going to keep trying, though I’m not too certain as to when I’ll get in.
Read more…Internet Explorer 7 (Beta 1)
This post was imported from an old blog archive, and predates the creation of AdamCaudill.com. When I logged into my MSDN account recently, I found the most interesting thing: Internet Explorer 7 Beta 1. I just couldn’t resist installing it on my development system. While the interface still needs work, it seems fairly stable for a beta. They have finally added support for tabbed browsing – something that helped Firefox quickly gain market share.
Read more…OpenIRCNet (RandomIRC) Link Policy Draft
This post was imported from an old blog archive, and predates the creation of AdamCaudill.com. Here is a draft update for the linking requirements for the OpenIRC Network, please feel free to review this and post your comments. (This is mainly for the staff of OpenIRC) Linking to OpenIRCNet We are always looking for new servers to add to the family, but linking a new server is a serious matter, as there are a number of issues are involved.
Read more…4HowTo reaches 30,000 & vArticles dev.2
This post was imported from an old blog archive, and predates the creation of AdamCaudill.com. As I’ve continued importing data, 4HowTo.com has now passed 30,000 articles in its database. Much as I’ve expected, the software is still stable and working normally, all seems to be scaling rather nicely. Hopefully I’ll get all of the data imported in the next week, though importing over 100,000 lines of SQL is rather time consuming.
Read more…vArticles
This post was imported from an old blog archive, and predates the creation of AdamCaudill.com. vArticles A former Imspire project, this is now the make-shift home for vArticles, a articles management system written in PHP & designed for Apache & MySQL. Running on both Windows & Linux systems, and based on open-source servers, vArticles gives a great deal of flexibility while remaining true to the original concept of a lite, fast processing CMS.
Read more…Back From New York
This post was imported from an old blog archive, and predates the creation of AdamCaudill.com. Wow, the summer’s over and I’m finally home! After spending the last five months in New York (quite a difference from my native Florida), I’ve finally made it back home. Much has happened while I’ve been away, not the least of which is the death of Imspire and a few related projects. While giving up on these dreams has been difficult, I believe the result will be for the best.
Read more…Still using AWStats?
This post was imported from an old blog archive, and predates the creation of AdamCaudill.com. If you’re using AWStats v5.7 – 6.2, you’re life just got even worse than it was. As you should know, those version are vulnerable to a now widely known exploit that gives an attacker your server, now here’s where it gets even worse: There’s a new exploit floating around that works on not one, but all three of the methods being used.
Read more…ExVB.com Online!
This post was imported from an old blog archive, and predates the creation of AdamCaudill.com. ExVB.com (the blogging site for Visual Basic experts) is finally online, after all this time, and many strugles with various blog solutions, it’s up, yay… With WordPress-MU being massively buggy and .Text requiring a Ms SQL server that I don’t have, I finally resorted to just using several copies of WordPress 1.5, keeping it up to date will be a challenge, but meh… Better than waiting and delaying the project even more.
Read more…phpBB 2.0.13 released – dumb*ss coders strike again
This post was imported from an old blog archive, and predates the creation of AdamCaudill.com. In the latest round of embarrassing updates, the phpBB Group has released a new version of phpBB, 2.0.13, to fix a large, and obvious security error allow anyone to gain admin rights, oh, just to make it better, it works on all version < 2.0.13. With a POC floating around, let the hacking begin. Update: A working exploit was released, showing just how simple it is to wreak havoc.
Read more…Suicide Bomb Kills 125
This post was imported from an old blog archive, and predates the creation of AdamCaudill.com. Iraqi workers clean debris near a large pool of blood at the scene of a suicide attack in the city of Hilla, February 28, 2005. (Source) Something has to change…
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Security researcher, engineer and software developer with more than 20 years of experience.
Work: I primarily focus on application security, usable security, secure communications, and cryptography. I build and lead strong and dynamic teams, who cover all facets of security and privacy.
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