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Fwd: Intel's Management Technology is indeed vulnerable
by Douglas Ray 18 Oct '19

18 Oct '19

Firmware remote vulnerability in Intel business products -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Intel's Management Technology is indeed vulnerable Date: Tue, 2 May 2017 19:49:54 +0200 (CEST) From: I love OpenBSD <lampshade(a)poczta.fm> To: misc(a)openbsd.org INTEL-SA-00075 There is an escalation of privilege vulnerability in Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT), Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM), and Intel® Small Business Technology versions firmware versions 6.x, 7.x, 8.x 9.x, 10.x, 11.0, 11.5, and 11.6 that can allow an unprivileged attacker to gain control of the manageability features provided by these products. Can I preview a bitlink before clicking on it? https://support.bitly.com/hc/en-us/articles/230650447-Can-I-preview-a-bitli… Arstechnica: http://bit.ly/2qyHCQn Semiaccurate: http://bit.ly/2pB2MjO Intel's PDF: http://intel.ly/2qAK4G0

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Humble bundles: O'Reilly: 5 days: Linux & Unix. Mercury: 12 days. Springer: 19 days: Games Prog.
by Rodney Brown 16 Oct '19

16 Oct '19

https://www.humblebundle.com/books/linux-unix-oreilly-books Humble Book Bundle: Linux & UNIX by O'Reilly 05 days 11 hours USD1 (about AU$1.48) or more to unlock! Classic Shell Scripting 1st ed. Linux Device Drivers 3rd ed. Introducing Regular Expressions 1st ed. grep Pocket Reference 1st ed. Learning GNU Emacs 3rd ed. Unix Power Tools 3rd ed. USD8 (about AU$11.84) or greater Learning the bash Shell 3rd ed. Learning the vi and Vim Editors 7th ed. Linux in a Nutshell 6th ed. sed & awk 2nd ed. USD15 (about AU$22.20) or greater bash Cookbook 2nd ed. Linux System Programming 2nd ed. Mastering Regular Expressions 3rd ed. Effective awk Programming 4th ed. Linux Pocket Guide 3rd ed. https://www.humblebundle.com/books/computer-productivity-mercury-learning-b… Humble Book Bundle: Computer Productivity & Coding by Mercury Learning 12 days 11 hours USD1 (about AU$1.48) or more to unlock! C Programming Cloud Computing Basics Game Development Using Python Multimedia Web Design HDL with Digital Design Microsoft Office 2013/365 and Beyond Basic Electronics Video Tutorials Video USD8 (about AU$11.84) or greater 3D Printing Photoshop Photo Restoration Video Tutorials Video MS Excel 2016 Artificial Intelligence in the 21st Century 2/E Autodesk Revit 2020 Architecture Software Testing SVG Programming Video Tutorials Video AutoCAD 2019 Beginning and Intermediate AutoCAD 2020 3D Modeling USD15 (about AU$22.20) or greater Data Cleaning Python 3 James Parker Microsoft Excel 2019 Programming with VBA, XML, and ASP Microsoft Access 2019 Programming with VBA, XML, and ASP Classic Game Design 2/E Franz Lanzinger HTML 5 Programming Video Tutorials Video Excel Functions & Formulas 5E 5th ed. Embedded Vision TensorFlow 2 Introduction to 3D Game Programming with DirectX12 https://www.humblebundle.com/books/developing-your-own-games-springer-books Humble Book Bundle: Developing Your Own Games by Springer 19 days 12 hours USD1 (about AU$1.48) or more to unlock! Java Game Development with LibGDX Beginning Swift Games Development for iOS Learn Unity for Android Game Development Practical Video Game Bots Developing Games on the Raspberry Pi Developing Turn-Based Multiplayer Games Python, PyGame, and Raspberry Pi Game Development 2nd ed. USD8 (about AU$11.84) or greater Mostly Codeless Game Development Learn Unity for Windows 10 Game Development The Advanced Game Developer's Toolkit Pro Java 9 Games Development Building Games with Ethereum Smart Contracts Essential TypeScript Practical GameMaker: Studio Physically Based Shader Development for Unity 2017 USD15 (about AU$22.20) or greater Developing 2D Games with Unity Program Arcade Games: With Python and Pygame Beginning Android Games Let's Build a Multiplayer Phaser Game Beginning iOS AR Game Development Game Development with Construct 2 Understanding Game Application Development Pro HTML5 Games Introducing JavaScript Game Development GameMaker: Studio 100 Programming Challenges

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Humble bundles: Python 8 days (ebooks & videos). Wiley: 14 days: Network & Security Cert. 2.0
by Rodney Brown 23 Sep '19

23 Sep '19

https://www.humblebundle.com/level-up-your-python Humble Level Up Your Python Bundle ebooks, software, & videos 8 days USD1 (about AU$1.46) or greater 2-Month Subscription: PyCharm Professional Edition: New Users Only Video: MongoDB for Developers PyBites CodeChallenges Bite Bundle: 20 Python Tricks: A Buffet of Awesome Python Features Illustrated Guide to Learning Python 3 More than average 4-Month Subscription: PyCharm Professional Edition (replaces 2 month) Video: Async Techniques and Examples in Python PyBites CodeChallenges Bite Bundle: 40 (replaces 20) Python Basics: A Practical Introduction to Python 3 Learning the Pandas Library USD20 (about AU$29.11) or greater Video: Building Data-driven Web Apps with Flask and SQLAlchemy PyBites CodeChallenges Bite Bundle: 60 (replaces 40) Video: Managing Python Dependencies With Pip and Virtual Effective PyCharm 6-Month Subscription: PyCharm Professional Edition 6-Month Subscription: Python Morsels: Weekly Python Practice https://www.humblebundle.com/books/network-security-certification-2-books Humble Book Bundle: Network & Security Certification 2.0 by Wiley 14 days USD1 (about AU$1.46) or greater MCSA Windows Server 2016 Study Guide: Exam 70-741 MCSA Windows Server 2016 Study Guide: Exam 70-742 MCSA Windows Server 2016 Practice Tests: Exam 70-740, Exam 70-741, Exam 70-742, and Exam 70-743 CCENT ICND1 Study Guide: Exam 100-105 3rd ed. USD8 (about AU$11.64) or greater CompTIA A+ Complete Review Guide: Exam Core 1 220-1001 and Exam Core 2 220-1002 4th ed. CompTIA Security+ Review Guide: Exam SY0-501 CompTIA Network+ Review Guide: Exam N10-007 4th ed. MCSA Windows Server 2016 Study Guide: Exam 70-740 USD15 (about AU$21.83) or greater CCNA Routing and Switching Complete Study Guide: Exam 100-105, Exam 200-105, Exam 200-125 2nd ed. AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Official Study Guide: Associate Exam AWS Certified Advanced Networking Official Study Guide: Specialty Exam Official Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer Study Guide OCP: Oracle Certified Professional Java SE 8 Programmer II Study Guide: Exam 1Z0-809 OCA: Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer I Study Guide: Exam 1Z0-808 CompTIA CySA+ Study Guide: Exam CS0-001

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Humble bundles: No Starch: 4 days: Python. Taylor&Francis: 18 days: ITSec
by Rodney Brown 29 Aug '19

29 Aug '19

https://www.humblebundle.com/books/python-programming-no-starch-books Humble Book Bundle: Python Programming by No Starch Press -- Some of the books are targetted for learner/children. 4 days USD1 (about AU$1.48) or greater Automate the Boring Stuff with Python Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python Black Hat Python Python for Kids Code Craft USD8 (about AU$11.86) or greater Cracking Codes with Python Doing Math with Python Gray Hat Python Python Playground Teach Your Kids to Code USD15 (about AU$22.24) or greater Serious Python Impractical Python Projects Math Adventures with Python Mission Python The "Keep Books Weird" bundle (6 days) may interest some. https://www.humblebundle.com/books/information-technology-security-book Humble Book Bundle: IT Security by Taylor & Francis 18 days USD1 (about AU$1.48) or greater Understanding the New European Data Protection Rules Intrusion Detection and Prevention for Mobile Ecosystems Intrusion Detection Networks Iris Biometric Model for Secured Network Access Computer Security Literacy The CISO Journey USD8 (about AU$11.86) or greater Collaborative Cyber Threat Intelligence Defense Against the Black Arts Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Guide Unauthorized Access Big Data Analytics with Applications in Insider Threat Detection Data Analytics for Internal Auditors Responsive Security Supply Chain Risk Management USD15 (about AU$22.24) or greater Implementing Cybersecurity Threat Level Red Social Media Warfare Web Security Information Security Fundamentals Security Strategy Walling Out the Insiders Security De-Engineering Network and Data Security for Non-Engineers Big Data Analytics in Cybersecurity

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DB2 crash help
by Peter Ross 16 Aug '19

16 Aug '19

Hello everyone, My colleagues in NZ have a serious issue with a DB2 (version 8.1). It is stuck after a crash recovery. If somebody is out here who could be of quick help, that would be very appreciated. I cannot speak for finance, but I think I get something out of it for you too as well. Regards Peter

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Humble bundle: O'Reilly: Data Analysis & Machine Learning: 6 days
by Rodney Brown 06 Aug '19

06 Aug '19

Humble Book Bundle: Data Analysis & Machine Learning by O'Reilly https://www.humblebundle.com/books/data-analysis-machine-learning-books TIME LEFT 06 days USD1 (about AU$1.48) or greater Graphing Data with R Practical Statistics for Data Scientists Deep Learning Cookbook Practical Tableau Learning TensorFlow USD8 (about AU$11.82) or greater Learning Apache Drill Visualizing Streaming Data Applied Text Analysis with Python Getting Started with Kudu Advanced Analytics with Spark 2nd ed. USD15 (about AU$22.16) or greater Architecting Modern Data Platforms Foundations for Architecting Data Solutions Kafka: The Definitive Guide Natural Language Processing with PyTorch Streaming Systems

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IEEE-Vic: Wed 31 12:15-13:30 RMIT: Encouraging Debate on NBN Ownership Models
by Rodney Brown 30 Jul '19

30 Jul '19

31st of July Please join us on the 31st of July in Melbourne at the Green Brain Room, Storey Hall, RMIT, 342-344 Swanston Street (12 for 12:15pm - 1:30pm) for an NBN Future Forum, "Encouraging Debate on NBN Ownership Models". The event is free to attend, but registration is essential to reserve your place. A sandwich lunch will be provided. Further information and registration is via: https://telsoc.org/event/national/2019-07-31/nbn_future_forum Webcast via zoom is available for those unable to attend in person.

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Humble (ebook) bundle: Make : Programmable Boards. 4 days
by Rodney Brown 18 Jul '19

18 Jul '19

Humble Book Bundle: Programmable Boards by Make Community https://www.humblebundle.com/books/programmable-boards-make-books TIME LEFT 04 days USD1 (about AU$1.43) or greater Make: Getting Started with Adafruit Trinket Make: Getting Started with Adafruit FLORA Getting Started with Netduino Getting Started with the Internet of Things Making Things See: 3D vision with Kinect, Processing, Arduino, and MakerBot Make: Basic Arduino Projects Make: Magazine Volume 63: AI or Die! USD8 (about AU$11.42) or greater Make: AVR Programming Make: A Raspberry Pi-Controlled Robot Make a Mind-Controlled Arduino Robot Making Things Smart Getting Started With the Adafruit Circuit Playground Express Jumpstarting the Onion Omega2 USD15 (about AU$21.41) or greater Make: Bluetooth Make: FPGAs How to Use a Breadboard! Learn Electronics with Arduino Getting Started with the micro:bit mBots for Makers USD18 (about AU$25.69) or greater Getting Started with the Photon: Making Things with the Affordable, Compact, Hackable WiFi Module Make: Sensors Make: Action: Movement, Light, and Sound with Arduino and Raspberry Pi Make: Lego and Arduino Projects Getting Started with Sensors: Measure the World with Electronics, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi Jumpstarting JavaScript Jumpstarting the Raspberry Pi Zero W Jumpstarting C Make: Getting Started with Raspberry Pi (3rd ed) Make: Getting Started with Arduino (3rd ed)

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Meetup tomorrow: IEEE Eng in Med & Biol. Talk: Wed 10 18:00
by Rodney Brown 08 Jul '19

08 Jul '19

*Event*: IEEE EMBS - Victorian Section Member Meetup *Date*: 9th July 2019, 6.30pm - 8.30pm *Venue*: Richard Newton Room, Level 5 Building 193, University of Melbourne *Details*: Come join us to introduce the new IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) Victorian Section Committee and meet your fellow EMBS members. This meetup will focus on providing a forum to solicit feedback from Victorian IEEE EMBS members on what events you would like to see most and to provide a networking opportunity in a relaxed setting. Pizza and refreshments will be served for all attendees followed by a short presentation. Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ieee-engineering-in-medicine-and-biology-socie… <http://enotice.ieee.org/link.cfm?r=O_5crvo8-OpaaQy2hmvJVQ~~&pe=Pk23rm1mTBvF…> *10th July 2019* *Talk*: Power and Energy Society ---- "Impact of high solar PV penetrations on distribution network" by Prof. Tapan Saha *Date: *Wednesday, 10th July, 6pm-7pm, light refreshments from 5.30pm *Venue*: Theatre 1, Alan Gilbert Building, Grattan Street, The University of Melbourne, Parkville VIC 3010 Further directions at https://maps.unimelb.edu.au/parkville/building/104/g21 <http://enotice.ieee.org/link.cfm?r=O_5crvo8-OpaaQy2hmvJVQ~~&pe=kHolSOaSGAfU…> *Details*: Challenges to the distribution network of high roof top solar penetration. Members and visitors are welcome, RSVP at https://pes-vic-dlp-july-2019.eventbrite.com.au <http://enotice.ieee.org/link.cfm?r=O_5crvo8-OpaaQy2hmvJVQ~~&pe=HCJeMLUP-Y_O…>

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IEEE Vic talk: Tue 16 18:00 RMIT: Using IoT in Farm Water Management
by Rodney Brown 08 Jul '19

08 Jul '19

IEEE Victorian Section Talk web link <http://enotice.ieee.org/link.cfm?r=O_5crvo8-OpaaQy2hmvJVQ~~&pe=m0krctoHakt9…> *Title*: Using IoT in Farm Water Management *Presenter*: Tim Cara GeoWAN tim(a)geowan.io *When*: 5:30 pm for refreshments for a 6:00 - 7:00 pm talk Tuesday 16 July 2019 *Where*: RMIT Building 80, Level 7, Room 9 (80.07.09) 435-457 Swanston Street, Melbourne *Register*: Free event and guest welcome (please register at Eventbrite for catering purposes) https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/using-iot-in-farm-water-management-tickets-… <http://enotice.ieee.org/link.cfm?r=O_5crvo8-OpaaQy2hmvJVQ~~&pe=8FPtPQ9e1VQq…> *Abstract*: This presentation will cover the important aspects of Internet of Things uses within the water management uses and greater water industry. These include the difference between monitoring and control functions, events, IoT architecture, network stability, reliability, IoT vs Australia, data management and responsibilities. With this information you will be able to see what early stage decisions you can take to produce a secure and reliable part of the ecosystem. With water being a key resource and future management necessities mean the requirement for robust designs and considerations.

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