Yet another URL shortening services...

I've commented on other posts on this site about the security issues with URL shortening services.  My main issue is that you don't know what clicking that link could mean from a security stand point.  With all the client side attacks going on, clicking on anything should make you weary.

When I learned of ShardyURL.com on Twitter a few days ago I thought it was great.  ShadyURL is yet another URL shortening service but with a "suspicious and frightening" naming convention.  For example I created a link to this post and it came out as http://5z8.info/toosexyfortv.mov_x4a8y_stalin-will-rise-again

Now if I need to use a shortening services(which this doesn't really shorten it might actually make the new URL longer than the original one)I'll use ShadyURL.

Buzz Killer (Disable Google Buzz)

Google has now added a way to disable Buzz from the settings area in your Gmail account.  Once in the settings area select the last tab Buzz and click on the red "Disable Google Buzz" link.

A confirmation window opens asking if you would like to "unfollow" on Buzz, Reader and other Google services.  This option is enabled by default so be careful.

I didn't notice that and now I've lost all the folks I was following in Reader. Maybe its time I find another RSS reader. :/

Moved my blog to a new host.

If you noticed a change on the site or had some DNS issues the last 24 hours, it was due to me moving my site.  Everything should be working now although some posts where hurt in the migration of this blog.  If you find something broken please let me know.

It's been a while since I made the time to write.  But I'm starting to cut back on all the extra stuff that has been eating up my time the last several months.  I plan to start writing more frequently and also post some more video tutorials.

If you have any tips on how I can make this site better please feel free to email Thomas at Nicholson Security and thanks for stopping by...