Submit a Story!
Man buys used iPod, gets 60 pages of sensitive military data
Man buys used iPod, gets 60 pages of sensitive military data
The buzz from scoring an iPod for $15 undoubtedly wore off quickly for one New Zealand man. Instead of a working MP3 player that could be loaded up with tunes, Chris Ogle found a broken iPod filled with 60 pages of US military data and personally identifying information. The ...
Erase Your iPod - The Super Fix for Most iPod Problems
methodshop.com — Connect the iPod to your computer using the FireWire/USB cable that came with it. Open iTunes. Make... sure you are using the newest version of iTunes. You can download iTunes updates from http://www.itunes.com iTunes may sense that the iPod is ... (more) Erase Your iPod - The Super Fix for Most iPod Problems
The Elton John iPod Has Sparkles, Needs Sunglasses [IPod]
The Elton John iPod Has Sparkles, Needs Sunglasses [IPod]
i.gizmodo.com — I know what you want. You want an iPod nano, covered in 250 color-coordinated Swarovski crystals and... donning Elton John 's signature. Wait, you don't? WELL IT HELPS FIGHT AIDS YOU JERKS! DON'T YOU HATE AIDS??? Offered through Goldgenie (read: not ... (more) The Elton John iPod Has Sparkles, Needs Sunglasses [IPod]
Man uncovers sensitive US military data on secondhand MP3
guardian.co.uk — A New Zealand man has landed himself in a real-life version of Burn After Reading , the... Coen brothers' film about two fitness centre employees who get their hands on a disc containing the memoirs of a CIA agent, with comic - and deadly - ... (more) Man uncovers sensitive US military data on secondhand MP3
Comments
Blog Reactions

Gently Used iPod for Sale, Comes Complete With Military Secrets [TheAppleBlog]
GigaOM Network — ... It’s a good thing we’re on friendly terms with New Zealand, because one of the residents of that green, hilly island recently acquired 60 pages of sensitive U.S. military data. Total cost of national secrets? $15. Which would’ve been great if that’s what the man who bought it was in the market for, but he was actually just looking for a working MP3 player, which Ars Technica reports the used iPod was not. Data found on the iPod included the personal information of military personnel, and details about mission briefings and ...

Gently Used iPod for Sale, Comes Complete With Military Secrets
TheAppleBlog — ... It’s a good thing we’re on friendly terms with New Zealand, because one of the residents of that green, hilly island recently acquired 60 pages of sensitive U.S. military data. Total cost of national secrets? $15. Which would’ve been great if that’s what the man who bought it was in the market for, but he was actually just looking for a working MP3 player, which Ars Technica reports the used iPod was not. Data found on the iPod included the personal information of military personnel, and details about mission briefings and deployment. ...

New Zealand Man Buys iPod, Gets 60 Pages Of Sensitive U.S. Military Data
InformationWeek - All Stories And Blogs — ... New Zealand's Chris Ogle probably thought it was his lucky day when he scored a used iPod cheap. But his luck soured when it turned out to be broken -- and loaded with 60 pages of U.S. military data and personally identifying information. ...

New Zealand Man Buys MP3 Player, Gets 60 Pages Of Sensitive U.S. Military Data
InformationWeek - All Stories And Blogs — ... , Jan 27, 2009 02:35 PM [image] New Zealand's Chris Ogle probably thought it was his lucky day when he scored a used MP3 player cheap. But his luck soured when it turned out to be broken -- and loaded with 60 pages of U.S. military data and personally identifying information . It could have been worse. It could have been a video iPod, filled with the complete run of Dr. Phil . Ars Technica has the story (although they incorrectly identify the device as an iPod): The files Ogle found on the [MP3 player] contain the names and personal details of U.S. soldiers, including some ...

Man buys used MP3 player, finds it contains dozens of military files
Obsessable News Feed — ... Conversations: Man buys used iPod, gets 60 pages of sensitive military data - Ars Technica [arstechnica.com] ...

Linkpost | 1.28.2009
TechBlog — ... - How does it stack up to Parallels and VMware Fusion? • Man buys used iPod, gets 60 pages of sensitive military data - In New Zealand, U.S. military secrets show up on the drive. • ...

Related Content
iBoo Holds Your iPod While It Eats Pac-Man Alive [IPod Docks]
i.gizmodo.com 2/12/2009 — You've seen iPod docks before, but how many of them have been shaped in a manner reminiscent to 80s arcade game villains? Ten? You're a damned liar. Zero. That's how many. You miscounted? Sure. Other than its atypical shape complete with speakers in ...
DIY iPod speakers
slashgear.com 1/2/2009 — For many, the iPod has come to represent mobile music; if you’re looking for portable speakers, then, what better than iPod-shaped ones? Jordan Horwich put together a pair of individually-amplified stereo speakers using two original iPod ...
Apple iPod 30GB Video Price and Specs
kokeytechnology.com 3/30/2009 — Original Post from: Technology Talks (using RSS footer plugin to fight RSS spammers). Proceed to the source site to read more articles about this topic and other related topics. Also visit Kokey Gadgets for the latest Gadget News and Technology News that really matter to you as a consumer. ...
XtremeMac: iPod accessories for iPod touch, classic, nano, iPhone, and Apple TV.
xtrememac.com 1/5/2009 — iPod touch 2G iPod nano 4G iPod classic iPhone 3G AppleTV All Products Support View Cart Cases Microshield Sportwrap Tuffwrap Verona Sleeve Chargers InCharge Auto InCharge FM InCharge Home InCharge Travel Speakers Luna X2 Tango Studio Tango X2 Show ...
Cyber Acoustics 2.1 iPod Speaker System
kokeytechnology.com 3/26/2009 — Original Post from: Technology Talks (using RSS footer plugin to prevent RSS spammers). Proceed to the source site to read more >> Cyber Acoustics 2.1 iPod Speaker System Original Post from: Technology Talks (using RSS footer plugin to prevent RSS spammers). Proceed to the source site to ...
The great iPod migration
apple20.blogs.fortune.cnn.com 2/4/2009 — How will Apple ( AAPL ) persuade 100 million iPod users to trade up to an iPhone? That’s the problem Bernstein Research’s Toni Sacconaghi tackles in a report to clients Wednesday. His answer: Make an iPhone that comes without a data ...
iHome showcases iP29 / iP49 / iHMP5 iPod speaker systems
engadget.com 1/12/2009 — iLuv already dropped a bundle of iPod alarm clock / speaker systems here at CES, so it follows logic for yet another "i" company to dole out a helping of its own. Kicking things off is the iP29 portable speaker case, and stepping up the excitement ...
Griffin Technology Amplifi 2.1 Speaker System for iPod
kokeytechnology.com 3/30/2009 — Original Post from: Technology Talks (using RSS footer plugin to fight RSS spammers). Proceed to the source site to read more articles about this topic and other related topics. Also visit Kokey Gadgets for the latest Gadget News and Technology News that really matter to you as a consumer. ...
iPod Alarm Clock, iPod Clock Radio, and iPod Speakers by iHome
ihomeaudio.com 12/8/2008 — This unique cube of beautiful color and sound will illuminate your music and complement your mood. Two Reson8 speakers and a passive subwoofer provide enhanced audio sound and give life to every song. Select your favorite color or let the color cycle ...
iPod Case with Notepad
geekalerts.com 12/18/2008 — “iPod-blocket” (the iPod pad) is an iPod case with an integrated notepad. The brand new product is designed and produced by the Danish company Scripta. The case is made of leather and features the notepad on one side and the ...
Analyst: iPod, Zune, servers to drive high SSD growthCNET News - Business Tech
Solid-state drives may see heady growth despite a sliding world economy, according to a report released Tuesday by a market research company. Devices like the Apple iPod and iPhone are expected to drive growth. Micron Technology along with its ...
New Zealand Man Buys iPod, Gets 60 Pages Of Sensitive U.S. Military DataInformationWeek - All Stories And Blogs
New Zealand's Chris Ogle probably thought it was his lucky day when he scored a used iPod cheap. But his luck soured when it turned out to be broken -- and loaded with 60 pages of U.S. military data and personally identifying information .
Analyst: iPod, Zune, servers to drive high SSD growthCNET News.com
Solid-state drives will see heady growth despite the sliding world economy, according to a market research company.
Edifier Luna 5 iPod speakerThe Register
The balloon beats the Zeppelin? Review   MP3 player speaker rigs aren't exactly rare these days, but they have an annoying habit of falling into two categories. On the one hand, you have the 'sounds great but blow me its expensive' devices such as ...
CES 2010 Apple iLounge Pavilion already a SuccessI4U News
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) today announced that the new Apple specific iLounge Pavilion has already sold out and got extended in size four-fold. As reported after Apple pulled out of MacWorld, the makers of the CES immediately ...