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Specifically I meaning this - http://attrition.org/security/rant/sony_aka_sownage.html and the table at the bottom. Over 30-40 high profile attacks on a regular basis (every couple of months). And more recently hacks on the PS network, Sony pictures, customer details etc that were so high profile.
Ask HN: Why do Hackers always (it seems) go after Sony?
Hey guys,I read another article today http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30373686 where the Playstation network has been hacked. What is with all the hacks to Sony? Are they perceived to be easy to hack or are they a company that are for whatever reason hated?
How a girl in sales ended up working in TV with the BBC as a tech reporter
The story of the greatest adventurer alive today
An interesting article on Jason Lewis who became the first person to circumnavigate the Earth without using motors or sails. He walked, cycled, & inline skated 5 continents, & kayaked, swam, rowed, & pedalled a boat across the rivers, seas, and oceans. It took him 13 years to complete, the 46,505-mile journey. This is an interview with him on what those 13 years were like, why he...
The inspiring story of a man who once shared a prison wing with Abu Hamza
Ask HN: Who are the most inspiring people you know or are aware of?
I am trying to put together a list of really inspiring people in all different types of fields. I recognise there are 1000s and 1000s of inspiring people out there but just wondered who inspires you?
Help HN: Student wants to learn
Hi guys,My fiance has a student in her class who wants to learn about coding, and web development (including design). He's very poor so can't afford to pay for anything so is on the hunt for some good info that is on the web. He's a bit overwhelmed by the sheer volume of stuff on the web, and doesn't know what is good vs what is bad.He's been turned down by his college to study web development...
A Twitter account from beginning to end
I run a website whereby I try and post inspiring content daily. Today's video, that I have just found, is probably the most powerful thing I have ever watched.It features a single Twitter account, from the person's first tweet to their last. It's 4 minutes long and I would implore you to watch it.To watch it on my site - http://www.getinspired365.com/20140922 or to watch it on YouTube -...
Ask HN: What's been your proudest moment since launching your startup?
Was chatting to my Dad today about my little startup and we were looking at real time analytics together. He couldn't believe I had visitors from the States, and from Italy on the site. He asked where else people had visited the site from.So I opened up analytics and to my complete amazement at least one person in every country in the world bar Greenland had visited my tiny startup! I make no...
Google is 16 today – here is a look at their most inspiring moments
Google is 16 years old today. My site has created a small tribute to them whereby we've collected their most inspiring videos (7) in one slideshow. They can be viewed here - getinspired365.com/google
The StartUp failed but here is what I learnt
The story of one man's 13 year journey to build a computer game
This is an incredible story of perseverance and dedication. Adam Butcher spent 13 years of his life building a computer game, he has just finished it.Here is his story - http://www.getinspired365.com/20140623 or direct YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b0tSu0QDQ0
In need of some peace for 10 mins? Then I give you the mountain
Hi all,I run a site where we try and dish out inspiring content. I came across a video a couple of days ago that totally took my breath away. It is entitled 'the mountain' and as one person puts it 'A man filmed heaven for 7 days, what he filmed took my breath away.'Many of us are living busy lives and often don't take time to reflect on the beauty around us. If you are stressed, or just want...
Ask HN: Do you want to buy our website
Hi guys,We've been developing our site - getinspired365.com for the last 15 months. We've spent a long time on it but we've reached a point where myself, and my partner, can't spend any more time on it. We would like some return on the work we've put in so we've decided to see if we can sell it. Here is a quick presentation (6 slides) on what the site is about, and why someone may want to buy...
Love this quote!
Ask HN: How can I get 100 paid users?
Hi guys,We run a really simple site called getinspired365.com - it dishes out daily doses of inspiration. These are in the form of pictures and quotes, or really cool videos.We've got 2500 registered users who received a 'daily dose of inspiration' from us and we get around 1000 users coming to the site each day. We had a few people comment saying that they really liked the design of the site...