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I've been doing this Twitter thing for a while now - I really like it, folks can get a feel for what you're up to each day. If you're interested, you can see what I'm up to by clicking 'Follow' at http://twitter.com/michael_howard Read More...
My Daughter will never be a Spy
My kids are desperate for pets; my six-year old son wants a dog (note, a dog, not a puppy!) and my 4-year old daughter wants a cat. The worse part is my wife keeps egging the kids on, and says she'll get the a pet when I'm next out of town. Tonite I told Read More...
New Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Available
The latest Security Intelligence Report is now available. To quote the Web page: The Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) provides an in-depth perspective on the changing threat landscape including software vulnerability disclosures and exploits, Read More...
Privacy Tip o' the Day
I'm stunned at how much private data the average citizen will divulge. I was buying some stuff yesterday, and the clerk at the checkout asked the customer in front of me for her phone #, which she was quite happy to give. Next, I was signing up for gym Read More...
My Last Day in Redmond
Well, today is my last day in Redmond. It's pretty sad, but I'm really looking forward to being in Austin. It's been a long stretch selling the house, buying a house, dealing with builders (if you're considering building, let me know, and I'll give you Read More...
Give me strength: My kids have discovered Pokemon
It's official. I'm old. I have no freakin' clue what my kids are talking about. They love Pokemon, and they spend ages together (which is cool) talking about this stuff. My son can recite the relationship between each and every Pokeman; what they do, Read More...
From the Mouths of Babes
A few weeks ago someone in my group suggested I blog about more than security. I asked, "Why?" He said, "So people will realize you're not a droid!" So here is my first post that has nothing to do with security, it's about parenting. More to the point, Read More...
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