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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SSCC 92 – Flame, Do Not Track, TACK, Conficker and Android security
Naked Security by Chester Wisniewski on June 10, 2012 | Leave a comment For the first time in 14 months Michael Argast was my guest to discuss the news on this week's Chet Chat. Michael and I both had the privilege of speaking at a security event for the provincial … |
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Carrier IQ Not Alone: Most Smartphones Will Track You
Fox News Enter Carrier IQ, whose business it is to store some of that information and share it with wireless carriers such as AT&T and Sprint. The goal is to improve the carriers' service, the company says. It uses firmware (software installed by a phone's … Sen. Al Franken Seeking Carrier IQ Answers from Carriers Senator Demands Telcos & HTC Come Clean on Carrier IQ Senator Franken Asks Cell Companies How they Use Carrier IQ |
Tim Barribeau / The Verge:
DARPA-funded fake docs track unauthorized users — In the wake of Wikileaks, the Department of Defense has stepped up its game to stop leaked documents from making their way into the hands of undesirables — be they enemy forces or concerned citizens. A new piece of software has created …