Archive for August 8th, 2004


Digital Identity, IM and VoIP

There’s been a huge amount of buzz around the area of digital identity recently, especially as it relates to VoIP and the interface between the Internet and the PSTN.  This piece on Telepocalypse is a must read.  It predicts the emergence of digital identity mechanisms as the dominant force on the VoIP enabled internet.  What that means is that MSN, AOL, and the like will be the next generation communications providers.

Stuart Henshall, over on Unbound Spiral, talks about the potential for limitless exchange of personal information when IM meets VoIP and mobility. 

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Compromised in 20 minutes

CNET has just published a story which says that unpatched PCs last just 20 minutes on the Internet before being infected with “malware”.  This is down from previous studies which suggested the period was more like 40 minutes.

I’ve rarely seen a naked PC last more than 5 minutes on a broadband connection.  20 minutes is just unbelievable to me.

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