Browsing the net is just one of my primary job requirements just to stay updated on many developments in this rapidly changing world. Though this is not new, I got interested in the DIY Hardware Keylogger featured here using a microcontroller. I don't have a microcontroller programmer so I won't be able to build this one.
I'm also looking for a DIY hardware kelylogger for USB like this one.
I want to have one of those devices since I'm always trying to find new ways to defeat keyloggers and other malware.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Quo Vadis, Paete?
Paete, my beloved hometown sandwiched between the slopes of the Sierra Madre mountain range and the moribund Laguna de Bay, is the home of world-renowned people famous for woodcarvings, ice and vegetable carvings, sweet lanzones and papier mache.
This pride of place of mine got a beating when I got hold of Manila Bulletin's September 29, 2007 (Saturday) issue that contained the Commission on Audit's annual report of Regions 3 and 4 was published.
Look at what I've found:
In a nutshell, Paete ranked 27th out of 27 towns in Laguna and the 198th of the 200 towns in Region 4 in terms of income, or in this case, the lack thereof, owing to a net loss recorded in 2006,
The accountant's report trumpeted by the ruling party during the recent elections showed a rosy picture of Paete's financial statement but didn't tally with the audited report's negative income statement.
Did Paete become too reliant on IRA and dole-outs for funding? Did the town spend more than what it can earn that led to borrowing funds to plug the deficit? What happened to projects like the Paete Foundation book, already paid P260,000.00 tied with the "world class tourism brochure," that still has to see the light of day after two years? Just three of the gazillion questions that need answers.
I believe the people of Paete need an explanation of this discrepancy to get a more detailed picture, besides the reasons on why the town got mired in debt.
Does this simply confirm that Paete's coffers are simply-- in the red?
UPDATE:
On the Audit process, an initial audit report, sometimes called Advance Audit Report (AAR), is furnished to the Auditee (in this case Paete officials) by the Auditor (in this case COA), then a meeting will be called by the Auditee and Auditor where the Auditor will explain the findings to the Auditee.
The Auditee has the chance to formally contest the report findings, submit additional documents to support the claim or explain their side on the report.
After the formal submission of the official reply by the Auditee, the Auditor will prepare the final report with comments on the various findings.
The Auditee can't just claim they don't know why the Auditor included certain findings and audit exceptions without giving a reason and asking for an explanation from the Auditee.
The final report of the Commission on Audit is the one published in Manila Bulletin and posted on their website.
This pride of place of mine got a beating when I got hold of Manila Bulletin's September 29, 2007 (Saturday) issue that contained the Commission on Audit's annual report of Regions 3 and 4 was published.
Look at what I've found:
In a nutshell, Paete ranked 27th out of 27 towns in Laguna and the 198th of the 200 towns in Region 4 in terms of income, or in this case, the lack thereof, owing to a net loss recorded in 2006,
The accountant's report trumpeted by the ruling party during the recent elections showed a rosy picture of Paete's financial statement but didn't tally with the audited report's negative income statement.
Did Paete become too reliant on IRA and dole-outs for funding? Did the town spend more than what it can earn that led to borrowing funds to plug the deficit? What happened to projects like the Paete Foundation book, already paid P260,000.00 tied with the "world class tourism brochure," that still has to see the light of day after two years? Just three of the gazillion questions that need answers.
I believe the people of Paete need an explanation of this discrepancy to get a more detailed picture, besides the reasons on why the town got mired in debt.
Does this simply confirm that Paete's coffers are simply-- in the red?
UPDATE:
On the Audit process, an initial audit report, sometimes called Advance Audit Report (AAR), is furnished to the Auditee (in this case Paete officials) by the Auditor (in this case COA), then a meeting will be called by the Auditee and Auditor where the Auditor will explain the findings to the Auditee.
The Auditee has the chance to formally contest the report findings, submit additional documents to support the claim or explain their side on the report.
After the formal submission of the official reply by the Auditee, the Auditor will prepare the final report with comments on the various findings.
The Auditee can't just claim they don't know why the Auditor included certain findings and audit exceptions without giving a reason and asking for an explanation from the Auditee.
The final report of the Commission on Audit is the one published in Manila Bulletin and posted on their website.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
100 in 100 Photography Tips
For photography enthusiasts like me, professionals, newbies or hobbyists, SLR or point-and-shoot, there are a hundred tips to learn from a cool site 100 Photography Tips in 100 Days by AIRC Editors.
already on its 30th day, visit the site daily by bookmarking it.
keep on shooting!
already on its 30th day, visit the site daily by bookmarking it.
keep on shooting!
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
UCPB Phishing Website
In another phishing scam where scums of the earth try to lure unsuspecting users to login to their online banking account and fish the username and passwords, a friend of mine forwarded the sample email and phishing website shown below:
note: FROM email address can be faked as well as the Time stamp. I don't have the sender IP address so i can't trace it.
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Subject: United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) Security
From: "United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB)"
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 04:53:37 +0500
Dear UCPB Member!
Our system has detected unsuccessful login attempt to your UCPB account! Please login to your account and review recent activity in order to prevent unauthorized use of your account by third-parties. Click here to proceed.
Thank you!
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screenshot of email message
the phishing site: www.ucpb1.org
UCPB = United Coconut Planters Bank
Be Forwarned:
for other Phishing incidents in the Philippines, click on the Phishing Category/Label of this site.
note: FROM email address can be faked as well as the Time stamp. I don't have the sender IP address so i can't trace it.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Subject: United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) Security
From: "United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB)"
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 04:53:37 +0500
Dear UCPB Member!
Our system has detected unsuccessful login attempt to your UCPB account! Please login to your account and review recent activity in order to prevent unauthorized use of your account by third-parties. Click here to proceed.
Thank you!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
screenshot of email message
the phishing site: www.ucpb1.org
UCPB = United Coconut Planters Bank
Be Forwarned:
for other Phishing incidents in the Philippines, click on the Phishing Category/Label of this site.
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