The Reaction of Governments to Wikileaks Should Scare the Hell Out of You
Wikileaks is a flawed endeavor represented publicly by a smug egotist. But it deserves the respect and support of anyone who prioritizes the privacy of individuals over that of governments. You don’t have to like it or Assange in order to value the counterpoint they represent to the modern high-technology security state. Instead, it is…
WikiLeaks Releases Secret List of Critical Infrastructure Sites
A secret memo listing critical infrastructure facilities around the world was published by WikiLeaks on Sunday, prompting criticism that the publication could serve as a target-list for terrorists. The cable, written in February 2009 and classified “Secret,” lists more than a hundred facilities that the U.S. considers critical infrastructures or key resources. They include an…
See How You Have Been Tracked Online
Online tracking is a murky business. That’s why the Open Data Partnership is attempting to demystify how Netizens have been tracked. Will it actually change anything? The Open Data Partnership is an attempt by some of the most aggressive online tracking firms to reveal what data they’ve collected about the online activities of the many…
11 Unusual Security Measures Employed By the TSA
With all the buzz body scanners and rubdowns are getting this holiday season, I wanted to give some attention to the TSA’s more peculiar security policies. Here are 11 unusual measures that they have in place, courtesy of their website. 1. Helper monkey diaper inspections The TSA has a lengthy section on helper monkey policies…
Why the TSA Practices Could Result In Public Rebellion or a Terrorist Attack
Deirdre Walker was the Assistant Chief of the Montgomery County, Maryland, Department of Police, spending 24 years as a police officer. Here she explains why the TSA’s inconsistent procedures may end in public rebellion and/or a terrorist attack. “Do I have the right to refuse this search?” This is a question I heard many times…