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Is Microsoft right and W3C wrong about Do Not Track being turned on by default?

Some of us, including Senator Al Franken, believe privacy is a fundamental right. Choice is great, but it’s also a problem since many users will not take steps to change settings and protect themselves or their privacy. Read more

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Ordinary Israelis don’t reap the benefits of being a hi-tech superpower – Haaretz


Haaretz

Ordinary Israelis don't reap the benefits of being a hi-tech superpower
Haaretz
Professionals in the field of computer security believe there is no need for a new body – instead it would make much more sense to add resources to the existing organizations and strengthen them through legislation to close the security gaps.

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Scam Targets Apple Users: How to Avoid Being Scammed

During Christmas season, a “well-crafted” scam has targeted Apple users, fooling them into give their Apple IDs and billing information, Internet security firm Intego reported in its blog. The tricky email, which is well-written and …
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Are You Being Tracked? 8 Ways Your Privacy Is Being Eroded Online and Off – AlterNet

Are You Being Tracked? 8 Ways Your Privacy Is Being Eroded Online and Off
AlterNet
At the hearing, Franken raised an alarm about Carrier IQ's software, CIQ. Few people have ever heard about CIQ. Running under the app functions, CIQ doesn't require the user's consent (or knowledge) to operate. On Android phones, it can track a user's

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