Sunday, January 9th, 2005, 12:08 pm
Security Advice
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Many of us undervalue the amount of data which is available owing to technology. Eavesdropping became only a time investment issue in a world where every event is recorded with the aid of brute-force. As an example, from the month of December I have a 20+ MB text file which contains everything one needs to know. Webmasters do not bother investigating such files and neither do I. I only suggest that everyone becomes aware of the following:
In cases where curiosity pushes its limits or even wrong-doing is considered, someone, somewhere will be able to retrace your steps. In this cyber-space where privacy is compromised, always be cautious and remember which Internet domain you go under.
Example: Whatever you search Google for will become visible to others; not only to Google employees, but also to sites you subsequently enter. Familiarise yourself with the rules of the ‘game’. Be suspicious.
January 9th, 2005 at 4:11 pm
You advised us that Google exposes our private searches to others. It is sad that I need to be cautious as to what I want to know…:
— Whatever you search Google for will become visible to others; not only to Google employees, but also to sites you subsequently enter. Familiarise yourself with the rules of the ‘game’. Be suspicious.—
January 19th, 2005 at 8:59 pm
Since you posted this on your blog, I have become aware of something called “Web Beacons”
This explains a way in which our surfing destinations can be ultimately traced back to our address!
http://help.lockergnome.com/index.php?act=ST&f=67&t=28821
http://www.allaboutcookies.org/email/