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hamzapatel123

Unbreakable encryption comes to the U.S. - 2 views

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    Although it doesn't directly deal with online privacy, I thought this was really cool. It is a new form of encryption involving sending a beam of two photons with only one of them acting as a "key." It could very well be the new method of securing privacy.
nate_clause

The 5 biggest online privacy threats of 2013 | PCWorld - 6 views

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    This article opened my eyes to many things, such as how many cookies can be stored on your computer from not going to many websites, how easy it is to track ones location, and how Facebook could easily recognize you in real life. It discussed ways that information is gathered and stored about someone online that I hadn't even thought of before and was very eye-opening.
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    Facebook already knew you would feel that way about this news.
Derek Bruff

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    Ladar Levison and William Binney each paid the price for a moral stand against the U.S. government. And your digital privacy is slightly better for it.
dumessn

5 Essential Privacy Tools For The Next Crypto War - Forbes - 5 views

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    Gives you tools to make sure your information is safe.
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    One word of caution: This piece is from 2012, before we learned what the NSA was up to. It's quite possible that some of these mechanisms are now known to be insecure.
Derek Bruff

How the Paris Attacks Could Lead to More Government Snooping on Americans | Mother Jones - 0 views

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    A round up of current conversations about surveillance and privacy in light of the Paris attacks.
hamzapatel123

Online privacy is dead - 2 views

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    With the shutdown of the silk road, the NSA has proven that it is monitoring even the most anonymous parts of the web. This raises some serious questions. Is anything that we do online really "private?"
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    It's a little depressing, isn't it? One solution would be stronger oversight for the NSA. We could assume they can see everything, but have stronger assurances that they're using that power responsibly.
parker718

Social Networking Privacy: How to be Safe, Secure and Social - 2 views

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    This website provides ample information on not only the ins and outs of public information but it also gives helpful suggestions on how to keep things private and why. One interesting suggestion discussed the risks of posting your birthday as identity thieves can predict your Social Security number based off of your place of birth and birthdate.
Derek Bruff

iPhone X's Face ID Inspires Privacy Worries - But Convenience May Trump Them : All Tech... - 1 views

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    Also worrisome... If your password is compromised, you can change it. If your facial data is compromised, well...
Derek Bruff

When it comes to internet privacy, be very afraid, analyst suggests | Harvard Gazette - 2 views

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    Here's a recent interview with security expert Bruce Schneier.
Derek Bruff

Interactive Wond'ry art installation explores issue of internet privacy | News | Vander... - 0 views

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    This interactive art exhibit will be at the Wondry throughout the fall semester.
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