Category: Security

That Time Stargate: Universe Hid Cryptographic Messages In Plain Sight

http://space.io9.com/cryptography-embedded-in-stargate-universe-is-a-lesson-1634445198/1634612853/+rtgonzalez

Now I wish I still had Stargate Universe on my DVR.  Guess I’ll see if Netflix has it.

I should have stuck to my math guns.  Cryptography is so cool!

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Article: What happens to your online accounts when you die?

What happens to your online accounts when you die?

http://www.apnewsarchive.com/2014/Digital-afterlife:-What-happens-to-your-email,-other-accounts-when-you-die-and-don’t-specify?%2Fid-07bd94e6e92c4333bb8f4dd1bfe7e844

I need to read my Terms of Service more closely.  I had planned on passing on my password archive to my descendants but that may actually be prevented according to the ToS.

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Cell phone searches at the Supreme Court: a guide to today’s big privacy case (and where to learn more) — Tech News and Analysis

http://gigaom.com/2014/04/29/cell-phone-searches-at-the-supreme-court-a-guide-to-todays-big-privacy-case-and-where-to-learn-more/

Transcripts from hearings should be available this afternoon.  Plus all the analysis.

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Article: Verizon fought the NSA’s metadata collection program but lost anyway

Verizon fought the NSA’s metadata collection program but lost anyway

http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/25/verizon-loses-constitutional-fight-over-metadata/

I’ve been quiet on the NSA snooping front lately.  This short article reminded me that Big Brother continues to watch us.

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5 Privacy Laws I Would Put on the Books Right Now – Popular Mechanics

http://www.popularmechanics.com/_mobile/technology/how-to/computer-security/5-privacy-laws-i-would-put-on-the-books-right-now-16658215

All of these suggestions make sense … good common sense.  Wonder if Thomas Paine would agree.

Oh and I treat my email like I would a post card. Just saying.

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Article: US law firm was ‘caught in NSA surveillance net’ in Indonesia – report

US law firm was ‘caught in NSA surveillance net’ in Indonesia – report

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/15/us-law-firm-nsa-surveillance-indonesia-australia

It was only a matter of time before the attorney-client privilege was trampled by the NSA, but this also violates conflict of interest since the government was also an adverse party.