I would think that a retaliation aspect and/or demonstration purposes is the main factor. It does give a statement, doesn't it? "If we can hack the Chinese Internet Security Response Team server we can hack yours".
* knowing what I'm blogging is certainly not an invasion of my privacy. * knowing what I search for is not an invasion of my privacy. * knowing what things I purchase is not an invasion of my privacy. * knowing what my documents contain is an invasion of my privacy. * knowing what my e-mails contain is an invasion of my privacy.
* knowing all of the above and being able to data mine from a complete record of my e-information is a huge fucking invasion of my privacy and I don't trust Google to handle that information in accordance with what is in my best interest.
That's the point of my blog post - not that what you blog should be a secret.
Agreed. I also have a problem with Google sifting through my mail (GMail), knowing what I search for (Googling while logged in) and knowing what websites I visit (Doubleclick). Put together, Google knows WAY too much about me. I wrote an article about it: Shameless plug!
Yes, I do. I also have a problem with Google sifting through my mail (GMail), knowing what I search for (Googling while logged in) and knowing what websites I visit (Doubleclick). Put together, Google knows WAY too much about me. I wrote an article about it: Shameless plug
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Finally a church that _I_ can relate to!
Google _is_ evil
"Researchers May Have Found Cause of Type 2 Diabetes"
There is no reason, and looking for one is futile and unpatriotic! Type 2 Diabetes simply hate our freedom!
I would think that a retaliation aspect and/or demonstration purposes is the main factor. It does give a statement, doesn't it? "If we can hack the Chinese Internet Security Response Team server we can hack yours".
Unless, ofcourse, you are a Suspected Terrorist ®. If you are, your guilt is given, and the reasonable doubt argument is moot.
I still say there was a "good" reason why Ebay bought Skype
"Damn, go smoke some more pot, your not paranoid enough."
Yes, I am.
Where's the "+1 Troll" moderator when you need it?
To me,
* knowing what I'm blogging is certainly not an invasion of my privacy.
* knowing what I search for is not an invasion of my privacy.
* knowing what things I purchase is not an invasion of my privacy.
* knowing what my documents contain is an invasion of my privacy.
* knowing what my e-mails contain is an invasion of my privacy.
* knowing all of the above and being able to data mine from a complete record of my e-information is a huge fucking invasion of my privacy and I don't trust Google to handle that information in accordance with what is in my best interest.
That's the point of my blog post - not that what you blog should be a secret.
Dad? Is that you?
Purchasing rootkit: $1.000.000
Settling consumer complaints and government investigations: $12.000.000
Blaming someone else: Priceless!
"the loss of the satellite won't have any dramatic effects on forecasting"
Since the primary method of weather forcast seems to be rolling the dice, I would agree with the statement.
Agreed. I also have a problem with Google sifting through my mail (GMail), knowing what I search for (Googling while logged in) and knowing what websites I visit (Doubleclick). Put together, Google knows WAY too much about me. I wrote an article about it: Shameless plug!
Yes, I do. I also have a problem with Google sifting through my mail (GMail), knowing what I search for (Googling while logged in) and knowing what websites I visit (Doubleclick). Put together, Google knows WAY too much about me. I wrote an article about it: Shameless plug