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Why we give away our Internet privacy, according to Cory Doctorow
Many bemoan giving up our online privacy, but few provide explanations of why we accept it. Learn what Michael Kassner found out from one who offers answers and a solution.
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What do Microsoft and NCSI have in common?
NCSI is part of Microsoft Vista. It's also part of Windows 7. Michael Kassner explains what NCSI does and why you might choose to turn it off.
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Why is my Internet different from your Internet?
At home you search for something on Google. Ten minutes later, at work, you enter the exact same query into Google, but get different results. Why?
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Brave new world: Asking hard questions about security, user rights, and trust
Answers to technical questions should be cut and dried. Right? Michael Kassner throws out some challenging questions to gauge the opinions of TechRepublic members about security in...
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What the experts think about the viability of an Internet kill switch
Media coverage abounds over the so-called "Internet kill switch" and its potential for harm. Little of it mentions the opinion of experts. Michael Kassner went straight to the bill...
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The DETER Project: Researching cyber security
Deter: To turn aside, discourage, or prevent from acting. Find out how the aptly-named DETER Project is taking a bite out of cybercrime.
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ExploitHub: NSS Labs' radical way to check for vulnerabilities
Wouldn't using actual exploit code be the best way to determine if your systems are vulnerable? NSS Labs thinks so. Learn how they are making that possible.
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Shadowserver Foundation: Unsung heroes in the botnet wars
There is a group of security professionals that volunteer their time -- lots of time -- to rid the Internet of cybercrime. Discover how they are making a difference.
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GoogleSharing: A way to prevent tracking by Google
A security expert is taking on Google. His innovative Firefox add-on prevents Google from tracking your whereabouts on the Internet.
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Academic Earth: What the Internet is all about
I'm optimistic that we will continue to realize the amazing potential of the Internet for doing good. What Academic Earth is trying to accomplish is one reason why I feel that way.