Tag Archive | "security"
Ex-Googler Falls Prey to Wonderful Privacy Flaw of Google Buzz
Friday, April 2, 2010
This is a fun story. Andrew McLaughlin, formerly Google’s top lobbyist and currently the deputy CTO in the White House, where he advises President Barack Obama on Internet policy, apparently was aghast to find his contacts exposed by Google Buzz. Buzz is the social Web services that leverage Gmail users’ contacts. By default, Buzz was […]
Continue reading...Google does the right thing in China, but not necessarily for the right reason
Monday, March 22, 2010
Google stopped self-censoring its Chinese search engine, Google.cn, on Monday and redirected that site's visitors to Google.com.hk, its site based in Hong Kong. As part of the move Google starting making search results on the Hong Kong site available in simplified Chinese characters, which are used in the People's Republic of China.
Continue reading...News Clipping
Google’s Gmail and Chrome Pose Privacy Risks – ABC-7
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Google, NSA Partnership Raises Privacy Hackles
Thursday, February 4, 2010
The revelation that Google Inc. is partnering with the National Security Agency to probe a widespread cyber attack has quickened the pulse of privacy advocates.
Continue reading...Google asking spy agency for help
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Google has apparently gone to the super secret National Security Agency seeking help in preventing cyber attacks.
Continue reading...Google’s 5 principles pay lip service to privacy
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Google decided to take note of International Data Privacy Day last week by publishing their five guiding privacy principles. Here are the bullet points and there is ...
Continue reading...Security Firm Outlines How Attack Against Google Was Pulled Off
Friday, January 15, 2010
A Silicon Valley Internet security firm on Thursday described for the first time how hackers from China were able to crack Google's defenses, saying the attackers took advantage of a flaw in Microsoft's Web browser to probe deeply into the company's network. In addition to the Google network, the high-profile intrusion also targeted Gmail accounts in the United States and other countries. This may prompt users to demand better security for electronic mail and other personal data that's stored on Internet clouds, some advocates say. "The problem up until now is that people like Google have emphasized speed and efficiency and ease of use," said John M. Simpson, an advocate with Consumer Watchdog. "In too many cases, they have let security and privacy become a secondary issue. This situation is a wake-up call for everybody."
Continue reading...Google Finally Improves Security Of Gmail Connections As Consumer Watchdog Urged
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Santa Monica, CA -- In the wake of cyber attacks from China Google has announced it will improve security for consumers connecting to its Gmail service over the Internet by encrypting data traveling to its servers, a move Consumer Watchdog called on the Internet giant to make more than a year ago.
Continue reading...Chinese Attacks On Google Show Need For Internet Giant To Focus On Security, Privacy
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Santa Monica, CA -- Google acted correctly in ending self-censorship of its Chinese search engine, Google.cn, but the cyber attacks that prompted the decision demonstrate the company must give American consumers better security and privacy controls, Consumer Watchdog said today.
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Friday, April 16, 2010
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