Rob Ashwell 2.0

Three things are currently occupying my thoughts. First and foremost, a picture that has magically changed on my blog. It was on page four so I hope no one searched back that far. It appears that the link had remained the same but the picture it linked to had changed from the Monty Python crew to one of very elderly men doing rather bizarre acts on each other.

Not pretty.

Secondly, and thankfully less pornographic. A piece that I’m researching on network security. In just 30 minutes this morning I’ve learned that there are 15 unsecured networks within five minutes walk of my flat, all of which have the admin password set to the default. It’s not the best security in the world.

A less scrupulous person could change the internet settings, change the admin password, use the now secure network to view, well anything, and leave the poor mug with the network to prove it wasn’t him.

Whilst there is a reset button on most routers, what person that leaves their router unsecured knows about this? What would they do? What would be the consequences if the IP address had been used for illegal activity? All curious questions?

Lastly, this weekend sees my old alma mater races on the Bristol Docks against UWE. If the Eights Head and Women’s Eights Head is anything to go by then Bristol should have the men’s races, UWE the women’s. Lets see if Peter Reed makes another return to the UWE alumni boat this year. Here’s hoping.