- My Name is Tom, or Errant. I write about geeky things, politics, and life in general and politic. My current day job is in computer security but I have been known to program in my spare time.
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Tag Archives: privacy
Harriton High, the shape of things to come?
One of the commonest and strongest arguments against the idea of deep packet inspection by ISP’s is that it is a system with wide potential for abuse. This criticism is often acknowledged and then met with wide assurances of proper controls and … Continue reading
Dystopia or 1984: the privacy debate
One of my great interests is in the area of online privacy: or more importantly the fine line where we cross from “safety net” into a big brother culture (a la 1984). I have to admit, though, to never fully … Continue reading
Facebook: New security flaw in networks access
Im not a fan of the new Facebook design – at all. Not simply because it ignores simple design and UI rules but also because it brings a whole host of new bugs and exploits. This is the first and … Continue reading