AP Twitter Hack, Boston Bombing Crowdsourcing Show Social Media Shortcomings
The hacking of Associated Press’s Twitter account today, which resulted in a fake tweet saying there were explosions at the White House and President Barack Obama was injured, has added to social...
View ArticleHow to hack a Twitter account? It’s easy warns security specialist
Yesterday on Digital Life, I posted a story about the AP Twitter hack. Here is an update with a warning from security specialist Ryan Purita who says Tuesday’s incident could prompt copycat attempts....
View ArticleAlaska hit with 8.0 magnitude earthquake; no tsunami threat for coastal B.C.
UPDATED: Alaska tsunami warning downgraded to advisory. An 8.0 earthquake off the Aleutian Islands triggered a tsunami warning for parts of Alaska this afternoon The U.S.’s National Weather Service...
View ArticleSeahawks’ 12th Man flag flapping all across Canada
The 12th Man flag, the suddenly iconic banner that signifies support for the Seattle Seahawks, will be raised Friday, 10:12 a.m., at Vancouver City Hall. The flag is traditionally raised in the south...
View ArticleLet's Go Crazy: Prince's final elevator ride
When David Bowie died two days after the release of his album Blackstar, the imagery of his final album became finely intertwined with the artist’s final days. On Lazarus, Bowie sang, “Look up here,...
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