There are many warnings to consumers or tips for consumers concerning privacy and security but I generally do not publish them on PogoWasRight.org because this site’s readers are generally more knowledgeable and security savvy than the average individual. But even privacy-conscious individuals may not be aware of a growing trend involving fraudulent bank wire transfers….
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The Pirate Bay To Be Censored in Italy, Again
Ernesto writes: Following a lengthy legal procedure the Court of Bergamo has once again ruled that Italian ISPs have to censor their networks and prevent customer access to The Pirate Bay. Millions of Italian Internet users will be denied access to the popular torrent site in an attempt to prevent copyright infringement. […] Pirate Bay…
EU lawmakers reject bank data deal with US
Aoife White of the Associated Press reports: The European Parliament on Thursday strongly rejected a deal that would have allowed U.S. authorities access to European bank transfers, allegedly to track funds supporting terror groups. EU lawmakers in Strasbourg, France voted 378-196 against the deal with 31 abstentions. The parliament’s president, Jerzy Buzek, said the assembly…
WARNING: Google Buzz Has A Huge Privacy Flaw
Nicholas Carlson writes: There is a huge privacy flaw in Google’s new Twitter/Facebook competitor, Google Buzz. When you first go into Google Buzz, it automatically sets you up with followers and people to follow. A Google spokesperson tells us these people are chosen based on whom the users emails and chats with most using Gmail….