That's right, the Internet will someday die. All it's going to take are one of 10 or more variably possible catastrophes.
We often think of the Internet as a platform for unfettered global communication, where information flows freely, innovators can launch new applications at will, and everyone can have a voice. But it's unlikely that our children's Internet will look anything like what we have now.
My favorite involves zombies (zombie networks). Check out the full list at GigaOM.com.
The concept of phishing is hard to explain to those that haven't experienced it or seen it up close. It's a very quick innocuous crime with the speed and dexterity of the pick-pocket, but the victim doesn't even know for weeks or months, if they ever realize it at all. Education is the only preventative. Scott does a good job here-
These kinds of email are a dime a dozen but I thought it might be good to have an example I can point to when trying to educate others.
Read the full post about Phishing at TechLifeBlogged.
