October 24, 2009 • 8:43 am 0
Now that’s a nice surprise to find hiding under the hood.
System Preferences –> Network –> Add (+). Under the Interface dropdown menu select VPN. Choose your type (Cisco isn’t the only option), enter your credentials, and Bob’s your uncle.
Filed under: Tips n' Tricks, mobile tech, security, tech
October 5, 2009 • 7:40 am 0
Neat.
Filed under: Further Reading, Privacy, Tips n' Tricks, security
June 16, 2009 • 1:56 pm 0
How many times can I say that this is a good idea? The security of my internet connections has been at the center of my attention for years, and it’s why I have a hard time trusting mobile internet access. With my N800 it’s possible to set up an encrypted ssh tunnel and proxy the web browser through that, but it’s very tricky. I have no idea if such capabilities exist for the ipod touch.
Filed under: Privacy, mobile tech, security
September 30, 2008 • 1:24 pm 0
Never let a computer do a job that can be done by a human.
The Risk of ePassports and RFID – THC Blog.
I just got my new ePassport, and now I’m wondering how I can shield it from prying eyes. Short of destroying the RFID chip, that is.
December 5, 2007 • 7:51 pm 0
Bruce Schneier Blazes Through Your Questions – Freakonomics – Opinion – New York Times Blog
Wow. this Q&A is so rich with good information it’s hard to know what to point out. Check this out:
More and more, your data isn’t under your direct control. Your e-mail is at Google, Hotmail, or your local ISP. Online merchants like Amazon and eBay have records of what you buy, and what you choose to look at but not buy. Your credit card company has a detailed record of where you shop, and your phone company has a detailed record of who you talk to (your cell phone company also knows where you are). Add medical databases, government databases, and so on, and there’s an awful lot of data about you out there. And data brokers like ChoicePoint and Acxiom collect all of this data and more, building up a surprisingly detailed picture on all Americans.
Really, read the whole thing.
