On Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:10:38 +0100, Roy Schestowitz
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>__/ [ John A. ] on Tuesday 12 September 2006 14:36 \__
>
>> On Tue, 12 Sep 2006 08:50:48 +0100, Roy Schestowitz
>> ...
>>>Let's no forget the fact that it takes years to build a good index, cache,
>>>domain blacklistd, let alone a loyal userbase. As another word of warning,
>>>boycott IE7 because it sends Microsoft a list of all pages that you visit
>>>in order for them to improve search results. Your privacy is jeopardised
>>>and it goes beyond cookies and search queries. IE7 is forcefed as a
>>>security update, but it can be blocked.
>>
>> Any details on how it communicates? Maybe it can be blocked by a
>> firewall.
>
>The anti-phishing toolbar probes an address, comparing it against a database
>at Redmond (or proxy). The URL's are logged to form a complete list, which
>essentially establishes complete wiretapping on every Web surfer with IE
>(version 7 is a forced upgrade because of the 'Firefox threat'). This could
>give Microsoft insight that's on par with having Google Analytics on every
>domain, where every user permit scripts (JS) to run.
>
>The implications seem worrisome to me. The Net will no longer be a private
>room, nor one which involves just the Webmaster and his/her visitors. Giants
>who permit government access become an informational heaven. I bet the
>Spooks are licking their fingers over this... *frown*
>
>Best wishes,
>
>Roy
The security conscious won't use it. Knowing that it relays info back
to base, would you use it to view questionable material?
BB
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