The FBI has confirmed to Popular Mechanics that it’s not only adding palm prints to its criminal records, but preparing to balloon its repository of photos, which an agency official says ‘could be the basis for our facial recognition.’ It’s all part of a new biometric software system that could store millions of [...]
More bloggers than ever are being arrested around the world, highlighting the dangers of citizen journalism, according to a new report from the University of Washington.
[From Governments step up blogger arrests]
[From Secret Spy Court Repeatedly Questions FBI Wiretap Network ]
Your papers please: TSA bans ID-less flight
2008 Darwin Awards
[From FBI Backs Down On Web Gagging Order]
In recent House testimony, the FBI Director gave a glimpse into the future of law enforcement with his suggestion that his agency be given the authority to filter network “choke points” for illegal activity.
[From FBI wants to move hunt for criminals into Internet backbone]
Once again this organization shows it’s [...]
“It probably won’t surprise you, but in 2005, the FBI manufactured evidence to get the power to issue National Security Letters under the PATRIOT Act. Unlike normal subpoenas, NSLs do not require probable cause and you’re never allowed to talk about having received one, leading to a lack of accountability that [...]
FBI Tried to Cover Patriot Act Abuses With Flawed, Retroactive Subpoenas
They guys are still at it; they keep getting my vote for top listing in Darwin Candidates.
Bent Spear Incident
A few clueless individuals lately have proclaimed that SECURITY & PRIVACY are a Zero Sum Game. Those associated with the White House, FBI, Congress, TELCOs, DHS and DNI may need to re-read some basic American Constitutional documents. Maybe there should be a special “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader” version just for them.
Bruce Schneier [...]
New Storm worm wave sweeping the internet [From New Storm worm wave sweeping the internet]
Significant security flaws in the Transportation Security Administration’s traveler redress web site exposed thousands of travelers to the risk of identity theft. Alanis might call it ironic, but we call it sad and unacceptable.
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[From TSA security flaws exposed users to risk of identity theft]
Their special report from December includes a bunch of different articles.
[From Business Week on the Department of Homeland Security]
AppScout directs your attention to a new database that’s part of a SEC effort to transparently track executive compensation. According to the database, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts takes home a $2.5 yearly million salary–but with bonuses, stock awards and other assorted perks, that number jumps to $26 million annually. Departed AT&T CEO Ed [...]
‘Next Generation Identification’ awaits you
“If someone steals and spoofs your iris image, you can’t just get a new eyeball.” Paul Saffo, technology industry observer…
[From FBI preps $1bn biometric database]
[From FBI E-Mail Shows Rift Over Warrant-less Phone Record Grabs
USA Adopts Security By Obscurity Stance: Get A Clue
The Army is integrating Macs into their IT network to thwart hack attempts. The Mac platform, they argue, is more secure because there are fewer attacks against OS X than Windows-based systems.
First They Team Up with NSA
Now AT&T wants to FILTER your content.
Where are the damn politicians with their stupid laws when you need them?
As mentioned last week, AT&T has been testing copyright filtering technology from Vobile called “Video DNA,” which the company claims has “a near-zero false positive rate.” This week theWall Street Journal reports [...]
The Transportation Security Administration touts its programs to ensure security by using undercover operatives to test its airport screeners. In one instance, however, the agency thwarted such a test by alerting screeners across the country that it was under way, even providing descriptions of the undercover agents.
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