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13 Aug 2020
TikTok app privacy. Is it really a big deal?
I was recently interviewed for a news segment about privacy concerns over TikTok...is it a problem? What makes it different from typical social media data collection? First off, I'm still trying to figure out more about the story behind TikTok bypassing Android's controls and accessing MAC addresses....and why Google didn't do anything about it and, really, why that exploit is available in the first place...That could be a big deal. ...
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21 Jan 2015Øbama knows more about information security than we do
I know it's painful to listen to our Ruler wax poetic about how great things are in America and how he's going to continue transforming society for the better...so just in case you missed last night's State of the Union and proposed initiatives, his regime wishes to "better secure" the Internet and our networks by making changes to the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). Here are some good reads ...
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16 Aug 2012
You can’t buy security for $1, but some people will fall for it
I recently deposited a check at a giant monster mega bank that's continually trying to sell me new services and the teller asked: "Would you like to buy identity theft protection for just $1 today?"Wow, really...so you're saying my personal information will be safe and secure for a mere $1...!? Amazing...but no thanks. Sadly, many in management are like the average consumer: they just don't realize what it takes to ...
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09 Dec 2010
The WikiLeaks lack of security responsibility & mental disorder connection
Last week I wrote out some talking points in preparation for a TV interview with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation on the WikiLeaks issue and what businesses can do to keep their information secure. At the last minute they ended up not doing the segment so I thought I'd post my perspective here:The leaks are not the problem – it’s the choices and all the events to lead to information being ...
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08 Dec 2010
Are terrorists hanging out at Wal-Mart or something?
Our Imperial Federal Government is at it again with Homeland Security's new "videos" coming to a Wal-Mart near you. Do they have "intelligence" on Islamic terrorists casing our local Wally World parking lots or something. OK, probably not...they're likely just trying to get the word out to the dumb masses.Unbelievable stuff people...Let's just sit idly and let this government intrusion nonsense continue in support the Islamic terrorists' ultimate goal....
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28 Jun 2010
Secure your home Wi-Fi or forever hold your peace
Google has provided us with yet another reason to keep our home wireless networks secure. Speaking of that, in case you're wondering where things stand, here's a great tool for finding out just how vulnerable your wireless network utilizing WEP and WPA-PSK can be.Our society's continued privacy invasion never ceases to amaze me. And we, by and large (especially with Google), just blow it off and move on....
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16 Sep 2009
Parental software, is this where we’re headed!?
Be careful which parental monitoring software you install on your kids' computers. Looks like some people think their content filtering software is a means to capture the text of IM chats for the purposes of marketing intelligence. Sickening.Good reason to use a network analyzer to see what's being sent out of your computers/networks! Get an executive or IT admin on one of these computers talking about sensitive subjects and its ...
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05 Aug 2009
Why you need to read privacy policies
In case you haven't heard, apparently our Imperial Federal Government was at it again with their recent draconian privacy policy on the Cash for Clunkers web site. Here's a snippet of the policy:"Any or all uses of this system, any or all uses of this system and all files on this system may be intercepted, monitored, recorded, copied, audited, inspected, and disclosed to authorized CARS, DOT, and law enforcement personnel ...
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27 Mar 2009
Interesting new technology dilemma arising
Here's an interesting bit about something our legal system is going to have to try to get its arms around. In essence it's jurors using mobile phones to access the Internet to learn more about the trials they're currently serving on. Wow - talk about unintended consequences.I suspect that one of these days, in a few more years once Big Brother has really established himself, we'll have some really advanced ...
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02 Oct 2008
Yet another law protecting patient privacy
I'm all for holding businesses and their employees accountable for their actions. But is this new law in California just another case of not enforcing existing laws?? I know this is a state law but what about HIPAA too?...
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