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Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Sunday, March 23, 2014
The "unsafe environment"
I blogged sometime back about that there was an over-blown reaction and response to the fact that Internet and computer users are unsafe when on-line. I have been reviewing my thoughts on the matter and I feel that I need to make another post to clarify a few points.
At the time, of the original post, I was criticized for not believing what I read in the press with regards to hacking. I thought that was strange at the time as I had been reporting my views on such matters for some time prior to that and that was definitely not the case. However, I still stand by my contention that the area of security is much over-stated and it is big business for those that are involved.
Since that time, Edward Snowden not withstanding, I have continued to review the software and hardware that is available presumably to allow the hacking of wireless systems. I continue to be amazed by the sheer scale of this enterprise.
It is my contention that most of those that make statements about security are those that have more to gain than loose. These are those that are using it as a business opportunity rather than an altruistic service for those that are really vulnerable. My personal situation is that I have a lot of potential risk, in the form of considerable cash assets that could be accessed on line, but I have yet to have seen any attempt to compromise my stash.
At the time, of the original post, I was criticized for not believing what I read in the press with regards to hacking. I thought that was strange at the time as I had been reporting my views on such matters for some time prior to that and that was definitely not the case. However, I still stand by my contention that the area of security is much over-stated and it is big business for those that are involved.
Since that time, Edward Snowden not withstanding, I have continued to review the software and hardware that is available presumably to allow the hacking of wireless systems. I continue to be amazed by the sheer scale of this enterprise.
It is my contention that most of those that make statements about security are those that have more to gain than loose. These are those that are using it as a business opportunity rather than an altruistic service for those that are really vulnerable. My personal situation is that I have a lot of potential risk, in the form of considerable cash assets that could be accessed on line, but I have yet to have seen any attempt to compromise my stash.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Apple takes down Blockchain app
Perhaps Apple think that all Bitcoin/Litecoin activity is related to nefarious transactions and wants no part of it.
The fact that Google (Play) still has such apps still in its store is more of a reflection that the Google platform is far less regulated and hosts things that are less than kosher.
The fact that Google (Play) still has such apps still in its store is more of a reflection that the Google platform is far less regulated and hosts things that are less than kosher.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Apple Inforrmation Requests
Apple released a report that details (apart for the US) the number of requests that it received from Law Enforcement Agencies yesterday"
I just listened to a program on the BBC World Service that discussed it. I was confused to know why the number of requests that were granted (i.e. information was actually released) was not discussed. Surely it does not matter how many requests are made or received, it is the number that are complied with?
Perhaps Apple were asked as they possibly would have this information to "give-up"? Other companies or services may not have this information as they may not have a clue. I am sure that Google does though!
The main issue seemed (on the BBC report) was the general terms that Apple are allowed by the US government to reveal information on US requests.
Do I see a double standard here? Again, nothing new............
After all, the NSA is only spying on these nasty foreigners, not on its own citizens!
I just listened to a program on the BBC World Service that discussed it. I was confused to know why the number of requests that were granted (i.e. information was actually released) was not discussed. Surely it does not matter how many requests are made or received, it is the number that are complied with?
Perhaps Apple were asked as they possibly would have this information to "give-up"? Other companies or services may not have this information as they may not have a clue. I am sure that Google does though!
The main issue seemed (on the BBC report) was the general terms that Apple are allowed by the US government to reveal information on US requests.
Do I see a double standard here? Again, nothing new............
After all, the NSA is only spying on these nasty foreigners, not on its own citizens!
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