The Chronicles of Noivad

Tag: privacy

  • Why It is Stupid to Buy a SmartTV

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    There are no regulations concerning what information can & cannot be collected with smart devices, nor how that information is transmitted. This article from the BBC explains how LG’s SmartTV sends the names of his family members in clear text across the internet— something that most people would be uncomfortable having publicly available. Besides selling your private information to any…

  • Tech Crime & Punishment

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    In a recent article Sophos had a poll asking what the appropriate sentence for tech related fraud — such as fake “Windows Support” call saying you have a virus and asking for $300 to fix it over the phone. I have covered what to do with any unsolicited phone calls before (The “short” answer: do not believe any…

  • Social Networking: You are the Product

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    Social Networking is the hottest property on the internet. Social Networks (SoNets) allow better targeted marketing and allow companies a glimpse into who is buying their products. Most companies on the internet either have or are working on ways to establish  positive mindshare by encouraging customers to talk about their products and build communities based…