Archive for 'privacy' Category
Ministers ‘using fear of terror’
Ministers 'using fear of terror': “A former head of MI5 has accused the government of exploiting the fear of terrorism and trying to bring in laws that restrict civil liberties.”
How to remove your DNA records from police databases
A European Court has decided that the retention of the DNA of innocent people is illegal, so what do you have to do to have your information deleted? The Register has all the information you need on how to remove your DNA records from police databases.
Googling Security, by Greg Conti
This sounds like a good book: Googling Security, by Greg Conti. “When you use Google’s “free” services, you pay, big time–with personal information about yourself. Google is making a fortune on what it knows about you… and you may be shocked by just how much Google does know. Googling Security is the first book to [...]
Ubiquity is not for me (yet)
I can’t remember where I first heard about Ubiquity, but it wasn’t until Al blogged about it that I took the plunge and had a quick look. I love the idea and hope it does well and would love to use it, but it’s not for me at this stage. Let me explain why. I [...]
Google must divulge YouTube logs
The BBC reports: “Google must divulge the viewing habits of every user who has ever watched any video on YouTube, a US court has ruled. The ruling comes as part of Google’s legal battle with Viacom over allegations of copyright infringement. Digital rights group the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) called the ruling a ‘set-back to [...]
Schneier on Security: CCTV Cameras
Schneier on Security: CCTV Cameras: “Pervasive security cameras don’t substantially reduce crime.” Great article with lots of good examples.
Shops track customers via mobile phone
Shops track customers via mobile phone – Times Online: “Signals given off by phones allow shopping centres to monitor how long people stay and which stores they visit”. On it’s own not such a massive concern, but it isn’t a big step to tie this to credit card usage, CCTV photos, etc. to identify people.
Hacker Posts Personal Info on 6 Million Chilean Residents
ABC News: Hacker Posts Personal Info on 6 Million: “An anonymous hacker has posted personal data about 6 million Chilean residents on the Internet, highlighting wider privacy problems in the country.”
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You can guess 40,000 billion passwords a second for about 10 million bucks
David Jevans, CEO of IronKey was on Security Now 135 and stunned me with this quote: “You can guess 40,000 billion passwords a second for about 10 million bucks”. Now that’s some serious speed (and some serious money), but nothing I don’t expect several governments to have to hand. Keep those passwords strong and long…