Am I missing something here? I was led to understand that to break a 64-bit encryption key using a brute force method at 100,000 keys per second would take almost 12,000 years. I'm negating the fact that the key could be compromised by key-loggers etc - but that really isn't PGP's issue.
Surely maths wins this overall at the moment? Unless Government agencies have super computers that make IBM's BlueGene/L look like a ZX Spectrum..
The way I see it, the only people who are guilty of anything in the case of downloading illegal material are those that provide it or acquire it.
But to the ISP's this appears as the account holder who has one of their public IP addresses. If someone obtains illegal files using a computer connected to your open wireless network, to the ISP and on the ISP's logfiles it looks like it is you. I assume the authorities carry out their investigations based on these log files from ISPs. Granted, they wouldn't find anything on your own PC - but imagine what you would have to go through to prove that it wasn't you with the illegal files.
I've always believed that a machine on the other side of the world is as much a threat to mine as any other, even on my local network.
A good secure belief to have. I would go a step further and say machines on the local network are less of a threat because you can trust them. Until you open up your local network to any passers by with open wireless.
Some people leave them open purposefully so other people can use it
In that case yeah you have a point, *but* whoever opens up their network is opening themselves to a world of problems. Someone connects and downloads illegal pr0n? The network owner is the one in trouble.
Someone connects and infects the host network with a virus? The network owner has a compromised system.
Someone connects and steals some money from the network providers bank account? Try proving due care and attention were taken to secure account details when you have an open network anyone passing can connect to.
Nothing to back me up on this one but doesn't it say in Terms Of Use from ISP's that you cannot share out your connection?
Problem with this approach is that you are responsible for your network and equipment. If someone was browsing illegal sites and downloading questionable files from your connection then expect a visit from the authorities.
And what about all the personal details you have on your PC/Laptop? You don't mind credit card numbers, personal browsing histories or things that can ID you falling into the wrong hands?
And virus protection? If someone connected to your wireless network with an infected PC you would be ok with that virus/worm propagating to your PC?
Just don't go down this open access for all route!!:)
The practice is apparently more common in the U.S., where one in seven have piggybacked on free Wi-Fi networks, than in the U.K.
Even the article writer paints the picture that it is 'ok' to hop onto someone elses network. No Mr. Article Writer - they are not 'free' networks. They belong to someone.
I do think the onus is on people to learn more about securing wireless networking instead of just a plug-and-go approach.
Why don't people understand that it is their responsibility for what happens on their computers and network? That one thing is enough to compell me to lockdown my wireless connections.
I think the OP is getting at the fact because it is decentralised the onus is one the individual to do this. If central ICT no longer exists, how do you get x number of employees all with different solutions to IT problems (like backup) to do the same thing and have it enforced?
That is the thing I can't get my head around with the decentralised setup. Maybe it is just me fearing losing control of the infrastructure in this instance and being able to help out less if everyone in the organisation is doing their own thing.
But it is copied onto the companies equipment. As soon as it is on their network storage it is the companies responsibility to deal with it. If the company isn't licensed for the software (or DRM'ed.mp3 files) then it has to cover it's ass and delete them.
As soon as people realise that home computers and work computers are completely different environments the better.
ICT Tech can't win here. Too much disk space and they get moaned at for reckless extravagance. Too little space and in danger of bringing critical systems (and personal careers) down in a big heap.
FWIW, in my role when I find.mp3 files I give the person concerned a few days to get them removed, then delete.
P.S have you seen the price of storage on SAN systems?!
It isn't just the cost of the HD. It is the extra overhead that non-work related storage puts on company backup solutions.
Are you saying that ICT Techs should have *no* control on storage?? If so that is crazy.
Yeah, our network of 300 PC's would cripple if 60% of employeers had to VPN in over our 2Mb internet connection. Plus the fact that we don't have 180 laptops configured for VPN and just laying around ready "just in case".
I think corporations/businesses infrastructure would cripple before the internet does.
Couldn't this backfire? What I mean is that the subjects of these videos might see their activity as even more 'amusing' because it is on YouTube. Like a medal of honour or something.
Just like what has happened to Anti Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) here in the UK.
2 Million New Super Mario Bros. sales on DS speaks volumes. Games don't need to be over complicated and cost $ millions to produce. Keep it simple yet very playable!
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For our American friends that is $2.35 a *litre* or $8.88 a gallon her in the UK!! What is the USA price these days?
I am writing from a UK perspective. Don't know about anywhere else.
Surely maths wins this overall at the moment? Unless Government agencies have super computers that make IBM's BlueGene/L look like a ZX Spectrum..
But to the ISP's this appears as the account holder who has one of their public IP addresses. If someone obtains illegal files using a computer connected to your open wireless network, to the ISP and on the ISP's logfiles it looks like it is you. I assume the authorities carry out their investigations based on these log files from ISPs. Granted, they wouldn't find anything on your own PC - but imagine what you would have to go through to prove that it wasn't you with the illegal files.
I've always believed that a machine on the other side of the world is as much a threat to mine as any other, even on my local network.A good secure belief to have. I would go a step further and say machines on the local network are less of a threat because you can trust them. Until you open up your local network to any passers by with open wireless.
In that case yeah you have a point, *but* whoever opens up their network is opening themselves to a world of problems. Someone connects and downloads illegal pr0n? The network owner is the one in trouble.
Someone connects and infects the host network with a virus? The network owner has a compromised system.
Someone connects and steals some money from the network providers bank account? Try proving due care and attention were taken to secure account details when you have an open network anyone passing can connect to.
Nothing to back me up on this one but doesn't it say in Terms Of Use from ISP's that you cannot share out your connection?
Problem with this approach is that you are responsible for your network and equipment. If someone was browsing illegal sites and downloading questionable files from your connection then expect a visit from the authorities.
And what about all the personal details you have on your PC/Laptop? You don't mind credit card numbers, personal browsing histories or things that can ID you falling into the wrong hands?
And virus protection? If someone connected to your wireless network with an infected PC you would be ok with that virus/worm propagating to your PC?
Just don't go down this open access for all route!! :)
Even the article writer paints the picture that it is 'ok' to hop onto someone elses network. No Mr. Article Writer - they are not 'free' networks. They belong to someone.
I do think the onus is on people to learn more about securing wireless networking instead of just a plug-and-go approach.
Why don't people understand that it is their responsibility for what happens on their computers and network? That one thing is enough to compell me to lockdown my wireless connections.
That is the thing I can't get my head around with the decentralised setup. Maybe it is just me fearing losing control of the infrastructure in this instance and being able to help out less if everyone in the organisation is doing their own thing.
As soon as people realise that home computers and work computers are completely different environments the better.
ICT Tech can't win here. Too much disk space and they get moaned at for reckless extravagance. Too little space and in danger of bringing critical systems (and personal careers) down in a big heap. FWIW, in my role when I find .mp3 files I give the person concerned a few days to get them removed, then delete.
P.S have you seen the price of storage on SAN systems?!
It isn't just the cost of the HD. It is the extra overhead that non-work related storage puts on company backup solutions. Are you saying that ICT Techs should have *no* control on storage?? If so that is crazy.
Because it is the companies hardware? It annoys me when people talk about company equipment like it is their own.
http://www.darkreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=95556&WT.svl=column1_1
> put aa batteries in buildings with: Ohhhhh I thought you meant the *duracell* type of batteries!! How very confusing that would be.
Only if the scanner can read cold severed digits! :)
Yeah, our network of 300 PC's would cripple if 60% of employeers had to VPN in over our 2Mb internet connection. Plus the fact that we don't have 180 laptops configured for VPN and just laying around ready "just in case". I think corporations/businesses infrastructure would cripple before the internet does.
Couldn't this backfire? What I mean is that the subjects of these videos might see their activity as even more 'amusing' because it is on YouTube. Like a medal of honour or something. Just like what has happened to Anti Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) here in the UK.
2 Million New Super Mario Bros. sales on DS speaks volumes. Games don't need to be over complicated and cost $ millions to produce. Keep it simple yet very playable!