http://www.e-ignite.co.uk/blog Security and Privacy related stories - what's in the news just now? Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:26:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This video is really an attack on the Fox News network, but I think it highlights effectively that any information that you hear mustn’t be taken as gospel. This goes hand-in-hand with my views on the UK and US governments pushing the excuse of “terrorism” on us so that we ... http://www.e-ignite.co.uk/blog/archives/84 The Raw Story reports that the US are currently drafting a law that will allow them full access to examine any email, file or web search at any time. Currently the plans are at the draft stage, but if passed, this could essentially mean the end to any form ... http://www.e-ignite.co.uk/blog/archives/83 The results of this year's Privacy International report are in and it doesn't make comfortable reading! Many countries including the USA, China, Russia and the UK have been described as "Endemic Surveillance Societies" - a sobering thought when you consider that China (widely criticised for its web censorship and ... http://www.e-ignite.co.uk/blog/archives/81 It's official: You have no right to the expectation of privacy when your computer is in for repair. A recent Slashdot article told the story of a man from Pennsylvania who had his computer in for repair (a repair to the DVD burner of his PC). When the computer ... http://www.e-ignite.co.uk/blog/archives/80 A recent ruling in a Federal Appeals Court in the United States has extended the rights of privacy to email. In short, the judge ruled that law enforcement agencies need warrants in order to gain access to a suspect's emails. The full story can be read at Wired.com, but I've ... http://www.e-ignite.co.uk/blog/archives/78 The recent release of "iTunes Plus" has been over-shadowed by many users complaining about the fact that personal details have been embedded in the purchased track tags. Personally, I hardly find this surprising and I'd go so far to say that some users are citing "privacy concerns" as a ... http://www.e-ignite.co.uk/blog/archives/76 I'm pleased to announce the launch of the new Ignite Web Hosting Services website. We are now offering great value web hosting packages starting at just £1.50 per month (but you can save money by paying yearly - just £12.00 for our lowest-priced package!) that have cPanel, MySQL ... http://www.e-ignite.co.uk/blog/archives/73 The BBC reports that Google searches are now to become slightly more anonymous.  Put quite simply, Google have now clarified the length of time that they will keep traceable data such as IP addresses and Cookie details with each individual search term.  As I've previously reported, Google currently ... http://www.e-ignite.co.uk/blog/archives/71 A recent Slashdot article has highlighted new official figures released by the UK government, claiming that between 2005 and 2006, 439,000 telephones and email addresses were monitored by UK agencies. Furthermore, it seems that the Interception of Communications Commissioner is looking for new laws to be passed that allows ... http://www.e-ignite.co.uk/blog/archives/70   Well, you guys all know me by now - I'm always looking for a new project or new ways to make a little money. I decided to invest some time in creating a free web directory for everyone to submit their sites to. In turn, I'll be updating ... http://www.e-ignite.co.uk/blog/archives/67