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Flashback Stories: |
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FBI workers accused of spying on dressing
room.
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US electricity grid hacked
into by Russian, Chinese cyber spies.
Related link.
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Shocking: FBI can eavesdrop even
when cell phone is turned off.
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Philadelphia TV anchor on CBS KYW-TV convicted of hacking.
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Anthony Pellicano: The
Hollywood Wiretap Scandal.
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$105M settlement in NY lawsuit over NBC's 'Predator.'
Related links:
1 &
2.
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Hillary Clinton eavesdropping scandal.
Related link
● Spygate:
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Specter gives up on Spygate.
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Specter again calls for Spygate investigation.
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Walsh HBO interview keeps 'Spygate' hot.
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Suspending Belichick will bring closure to Spygate.
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Spygate's closure apt to be lacking.
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Sen. Specter wants independent Spygate probe.
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Belichick says there are no new Spygate
revelations to come.
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NFL, Walsh eye deal for Spygate material.
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News Corp/NDS hacker case:
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US newspaper owners are mad as
hell.
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Satellite piracy costing TV
industry billions.
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News Corp unit cleared of piracy in DISH suit.
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Dish Net VS DirecTV/NDS Trial jury ready for deliberations.
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Closing arguments as DISH Network, NDS trial ends.
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News
Corp
could lose spying trial over Murdoch, ABC reports.
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Hacker kept on NDS payroll after accused of piracy.
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Uber-hacker admits he worked for News Corp unit.
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Hacker testifies News Corp unit hired
him.
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Federal
Shield Law. |
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Cell Phone Spying: Is your life being monitored?
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Newlywed couple secretly videotaped in
motel room on wedding night.
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Man arrested over GPS 'stalking.'
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Sister: Princess Diana feared being
spied on.
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Natalee Holloway's Mom: Dutch
student not innocent. Hidden camera and microphone catches all.
Additional links:
YouTube raw video footage.
ABC News video.
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'Love
Bug' scandal rocks New York.
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Intrigue in Philadelphia involves mayor, FBI, listening device
and scandal.
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Credit card scams.
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Parent Trap.
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See photographs of how people are being
illegally spied-on.
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New York Gossip
Writer Extortion Plot.
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Wen Ho Lee Privacy Scandal.
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Five IRS employees charged with snooping at tax records.
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FBI seeks access to mobile phone locations.
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German telecom charged with spying on
journalists.
Disgraceful Stories:
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Cyberbullying case brings big changes.
Related link.
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Court orders closure
of 72 websites after 12-yeqr-old boy commits suicide.
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November 28,
2008:
Lori Drew, MySpace hoax mom, found guilty on
three misdemeanor charges for suicide.
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November 18,
2008:
Cyberbullying trial set to begin.
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November 18,
2008:
Cyberbullying trial set to begin.
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June 16, 2008:
Woman pleads not guilty in Internet suicide case.
● May 16, 2008:
YouTube Video: MySpace mom applauds indictment.
● May
16, 2008:
Routine conduct at risk with MySpace suicide case.
● May 15, 2008:
Woman indicted in Missouri MySpace suicide case.
● May 08, 2008:
Hackers' posts on epilepsy forum cause migraines, seizures.
● May 04, 2008:
Anti-bullying bill will go to Crist
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April 08, 2008:
Girls filmed beating to put on YouTube.
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March 24, 2008:
Tech File: JuicyCampus is a haven for cyberbullies.
● January
30, 2008:
Anonymous hackers track saboteur, find and
punish the wrong guy.
● January 13, 2008:
Bullies in cyberspace create a new kind of
teenage hell.
● December 03, 2007: No charges in MySpace suicide
case.
Learn more.
● November 27, 2007:
Studies:
Cyberbullying is on the rise.
Learn more.
● November 21, 2007: Mo. city outlaws Internet
harassment.
Learn more.
● November 16, 2007: Mom: Web hoax led girl to kill
herself.
Learn more.
High-priority Personal Privacy
Risks:
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June 09, 2008:
Mind reading by MRI scan
raises 'mental privacy' issue.
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May 30, 2008:
A computer that can 'Read' your mind.
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March 02, 2008:
UVA Student: Hackers crack credit card security code.
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February
28, 2008:
How to spy on your partner.
● February
22, 2008:
Researchers find way to steal encrypted data. Related links:
link 1,
link
2.
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February 07, 2008:
Mind Reading: Clarity sought on electronics searches.
Additional link.
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February 06, 2008:
Why you should
switch off your Bluetooth.
● January
24, 2008:
Smartphones, seat belts, searches, and the Fourth Amendment.
● December
21, 2007:
The NSA ownz popular firewalls and 'secure'
email services.
(citation needed)
Note: The above article
may contain
original research or
unverifiable claims, and it
needs additional
references, or
sources
for
verification.
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November 13,
2007: Microsoft exec calls XP hack 'frightening.'
Learn more.
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October 13, 2007: Online fraud crimes soaring. D.A. sounds
alarm on electronic theft.
Learn more.
● October 09, 2007: GM OnStar system could halt stolen
cars. OnStar is also being used by some municipalities
and spies to issue speeding
tickets, track, and eavesdrop.
Link #1,
link #2 and
link #3.
● December 1, 2006: The FBI can turn on cell phone
microphone by remote activation to eavesdrop on people.
Removing battery from cell
phone or placing paper between battery contacts will eliminate risk for cell
phones
that do not have a battery disconnect switch. Unplugging telephone cord
will remove
"infinity
device/transmitter/bug" risk for landline phones,
cordless phone receivers, fax machines, answering
machines, modems and so forth.
Notebook computers that have built-in WiFi communication, camera and
microphone may also
create a risk.
Learn more.
● October 26, 2005:
Remote control for humans being tested.
New Technology Privacy
Concerns:
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Interactive TV spies on viewers.
Miscellaneous
Infections:
● November 16,
2008:
Detection of Trojan control channels.
Rootkit Infections:
● May 09, 2008:
SMM Rootkits: Hackers find a new place to hide rootkits.
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March 05, 2008:
CEBIT: 'Mebroot' proves to be a tough rootkit to crack.
● January 10, 2008:
MBR Rootkits: New rootkit hides in hard drive's boot
record.
● December 14, 2007:
Security experts warn of massive rootkit infection.
● November 17, 2007:
Rootkits on PCI Cards?
● August 11, 2006:
Debunking Blue Pill myth.
● August 07, 2006:
Microsoft looks for
ways to combat Blue Pill, code-signing bypass.
● June 28, 2006:
Blue Pill prototype creates 100%
undetectable malware.
● March 10, 2006:
VM Rootkits: The next big threat?
● January 05, 2006:
Windows rootkits of 2005, part three.
Miscellaneous Rootkit Information:
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Utilities and programs to help detect
rootkits and keyloggers.
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Wikipedia: Definition of 'Rootkit.'
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February 2006: Rootkit detection and removal.
● November 01,
2006: RootkitRevealer v1.71.
Hardware-based Infections/Prevention:
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Hackers look to 'hardware viruses.'
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Eee PC 901 contains unused PCIe & SIM slots.
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Rootkits on PCI Cards?
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New Intel processor fights rootkits, virtualization threats.
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World's first security mini-computer inside computer.
Wi-Fi
(WEP,
WPA v.1/v.2)/WiMAX/LTE/Bluetooth Vulnerabilities:
Also includes: WLAN, Z-WAVE,
HomeRF, HiperLAN, ZigBee, OpenAir,
EDGE, EV-DO and X-10.
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Bluetooth is not a dental condition.
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Do you Wi-Fi safely?
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Weeding out the WiFi scams.
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Does your Wi-Fi hotspot have an
evil twin?
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Wi-Fi phishing scam
targets business travelers.
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OnGuard Online: Invasion of the wireless
hackers quiz.
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Secure your home
wireless network for free.
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Xirrus offers free
Vista Wi-Fi security tool.
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Eavesdropping on Bluetooth headsets.
Online Communications:
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Steps to avoid fake Web sites.
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How to disable IFrames in Internet Explorer.
Encryption Vulnerabilities:
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How to protect your data with encryption.
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Home-grown encryption scanner mimics
Princeton's "cold-boot."
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Encryption firms speak up on DRAM attack.
Related links:
DRAM and
PRAM.
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Bitlocker hack is easily prevented,
Microsoft says.
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Researchers find way to steal encrypted
data.
Related link.
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Lest
we remember: Cold boot attacks on encryption keys.
Computer Security:
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12 ways to visualize network security.
Laptop Computer Security:
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Five easy ways to burglar-proof your laptop.
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Self-destruct laptops foil thieves.
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Preventing laptop theft.
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Protecting information on a stolen laptop.
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Anti-theft tracking recovery.
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Assets audit.
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Remote delete.
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Encrypted laptop poses legal dilemma.
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Clarity sought on electronics searches.
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Safety tips for travelers' protections.
Related link.
On-site Security:
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Pick-proof door and window locks.
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Alarm/access control system.
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CCTV camera system with
high-capacity digital recorder.
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AC power backup system.
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Locked air-conditioned closet or
vault.
Recommendations for
Internet surfing:
● It is recommended that people use a
dedicated operating system for Internet surfing only through the
use of a:
A: Dedicated Internet computer;
B: Computer with two operating systems; and/or
C: The use of a
USB Flash Drive
with its own dedicated operating system installed.
● Keep operating system(s), Web browser(s), firewall and
software up-to-date via high speed Internet connection.
● Using older versions of software programs may put computer at
risk.
● Enable automatic update feature for Microsoft®
Windows®
and miscellaneous programs.
● Make
backup
copy of important files on a daily basis.
● Use two-way firewall, antivirus, anti-spyware and window
cleaning program with file shredder enabled.
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Setup computer
to 'Clear Pagefile on Shutdown.'
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Enable system BIOS master boot record
write-protection feature.
● Configure PC to
prevent booting or resuming from hibernation without
confirmation of a password, or a second key
contained on a USB stick, fingerprint reader, etc..
● Wi-Fi/WiMax
wireless communications:
A: Only use secure wireless networks requiring a password.
B:
Use WPA version 2
encryption format and try to avoid older WPA v.1, or WEP
encryption formats.
C: Change default settings
on laptops/wireless gadgets to manually select Wi-Fi
networks before connecting.
D: Disable Wi-Fi
capabilities when not in use.
E: When possible, use a secure VPN with one-time password
token authentication.
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Do
not open suspicious E-mails or click on suspicious links/video
player clips.
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Do
not download 'risky' pictures, files or search toolbars.
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Turn
off machine when not in use to discharge any built-up electrical
charges.
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Reformat hard drive and reinstall operating system at least once
yearly.
Strong Passwords/Passphrases:
Some reports now say the length of
passwords/passphrases should be at least 20 characters long.
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Strong passwords: How to create and use them.
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Wikipedia: Password strength.
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Strong password generator.
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PC Tools free password generator.
Spy Videos:
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The new American Empire.
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Lest
we remember: Cold boot attacks on encryption keys.
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Peeping Tom busted!
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Eavesdropping on Bluetooth headsets.
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PBS.org FRONTLINE: Is The NSA reading your E-mail?
United States Secret Service:
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Best practices for seizing electronic evidence. |
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Electronic-fraud and
Cyber-crimes: (lists' are currently
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Clickjacking.
Cloaching.
Counterfeit Credit Cards.
Counterfeit Web Sites.
Credit Card Fraud.
Cyber Assassination.
Domain Name Snatching.
Drive-by Pharming
Encoded Credit Card Skimming Devices.
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Hackers:
White Hat Hackers.
Gray Hat Hackers.
Black Hat Hackers.
Hacktivism.
Identity Theft.
Internet Terrorists.
IP Address
Hijacking.
Leachers.
Phreaking.
Phishing Scams. |
Pirate Sites.
Phorm.
Pump & Dump Schemes.
Spam.
Spoofed E-mail Scams.
Spoofing Attacks.
Vishing.
Wardialing.
Wardrivers.
War Ganging Schemes.
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Computer Threats: (threat level: none, low,
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ActiveX.
Adware.
Alternate Data Streams (ADS).
Backdoors.
Bots (Web robots).
Botnets.
Browser Hijacking.
Cookies.
Crimeware.
Cross-site Scripting.
Dialers.
Drive-by Downloads.
Exploits.
Gray Ware.
Hooks (global hooks). |
IP Addresses.
Java Script.
Kernel-level Compromises.
Keyloggers.
Macros.
Malware.
Nuisance Ware.
Pharming.
Phishing.
Phishing Kits.
Phlashing.
Ransomware.
RF-Spyware.
Rootkits.
Scareware. |
Slurping
Spam.
Spychips.
Spyware.
Token Kidnapping.
Trojans.
Unwanted Popups.
Unwanted Toolbars.
URLs.
URL Injection.
Viruses.
Wabbits.
Web Beacons.
Worms.
Zombie PCs. |
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