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		<title>Google Tells Its Side of the FCC&#8217;s Story</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:50:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Company releases full version of FCC&#8217;s report on company&#8217;s controversial gathering of personal data with Street View cars. 29 April 2012 &#8211; The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) launched an investigation (Click to read more) of Google&#8217;s Street View program, which included the capture of information from unsecured WiFi connections all across the United States. The contention is that Google did it deliberately and that it&#8217;s illegal to glean passwords and other data from unsecured connections. The engineer who intentionally wrote the software code that made it possible for Street View cars to capture emails, passwords and other data from unprotected wireless networks told fellow engineers and a senior manager that he had done so, according to the report. (Click to read more) Very few of us among the general population truly understand the issues behind the Google Street View program. Even more sketchy are the details behind the capture of personal information from unsecured WiFi networks belonging to anyone and everyone. The Street View program itself involves a huge fleet of motor vehicles equipped with high-resolution cameras and one or more computers. The objective is to create 360 deg. images that allow Google Earth users to actually view the area [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cellphone Pictures Represent a Positional Security Risk by Virtue of Included GPS Data</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:05:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sunday, 18 March 2012 &#8211; One small fact that most of us fail to realize is that every time we take a picture with our cell phone, the GPS coordinate is nested within the data. For military this represents a definite security threat, as the following article attests. But for the average person, it also means that the location where you take your cell phone pictures may also include your location. So the next time you&#8217;re thinking about taking a picture of the kids in the swimming pool in the back yard, just consider the possibility that some nut case out there may know how to glean the GPS data from those images you post to your Facebook account. Now, that&#8217;s a sobering thought for any caring parent&#8230;. When you take a photo with your cellphone, the gps coordinates of the location you took the picture is embedded into the image. When you upload said photo onto the internet for all to see, people can pull the location data from that picture. If you think this is just people being paranoid and that the Taliban would never do this in Afghanistan, think again. Insurgents figured out how to use this [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Google Again Pilfers User&#8217;s Private Information</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:18:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 17, 2012 &#8211; Google Charged With One Again Pilfering User’s Private Information From video surveillance cameras along streets to the precise location of any phone number you enter (in the past), Google is once again accused to pilfering user’s private information. Consumer Watchdog organization, a non-partisan public interest organization with offices in Santa Monica, CA and Washington, D.C., is pleased that the FTC and the European Union (EU) now appear to be investigating these allegations. For some time now, GKO has been covering the many controversial sides of Google. Although their search engine is second to none, their data privacy ethics appear problematic in the long term. Al Colombo Consumer Watchdog Applauds FTC, EU Investigations of Google&#8217;s Violation of Apple Users&#8217; Privacy Says FTC Action Needed to Stop Google Engineers Playing &#8216;Fast and Loose&#8217; With Consumers&#8217; Private Information SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ &#8211; Consumer Watchdog welcomed reports today confirming that the Federal Trade Commission and European regulators are investigating Google for violating the online privacy choices of consumers using the Safari web browser on Apple computers, iPhones and iPads. In a letter last month, Consumer Watchdog said that Google was lying to consumers and called on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>FBI Looking at Social Media to Glean Info</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:35:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[4 March 2012 &#8211; There are self proclaimed activists who refuse to jump onto the Facebook bandwagon. The reason for this is a general lack of privacy. If you think about it, but that&#8217;s why these individuals are activists. So what&#8217;s the problem here? What else would you expect? In a move that&#8217;s unlikely to sit well with privacy advocates, the FBI has begun scouting for a tool that will allow it to gather and mine data from social networks like Facebook, Twitter and blogs. The goal is to use the tool to keep on top of breaking events, incidents and emerging threats, the agency said in a recent Request for Information (RFI) from IT vendors. The FBI said it&#8217;s seeking a &#8220;secure, lightweight web application portal using mashup technology.&#8221; &#169;2012 Giant Killers Organization ~all rights reserved~]]></description>
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		<title>The Vulnerability of Internet-Connected Data</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:27:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The list of data breaches off the Internet is enormous to say the least. On our Facebook Group we regularly feature links with excerpts that further demonstrate the difficulty related to securing critical data-related infrastructure. Congress is working on the problem...]]></description>
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		<title>DARPA Seeks Advanced Access Control Technology</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:43:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[12/31/11 &#8211; The use of biometric identifiers for security sake, be it physical or logical security, has some privacy advocates up in arms. But there is a program afoot, sponsored by DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), that makes this concern appear as child&#8217;s play by comparison. Good access control hinges on one or two of three things: 1. Something the user knows 2. Something the user has 3. Or an attribute unique to only the user DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) intends to focus on #3, propelling computer access from the normal method of establishing identity, number 1 and 2, to a higher level where the computer identifies the user based on a number of unique. According to DARPA, “This changes how things are currently done by removing the secret a human holds, a cumbersome and hard to remember password, and focuses on making the user the actual password.” DARPA’s new Active Authentication program, program manager Richard Guidorizzi, adds, “My house key will get you into my house, but the dog in my living room knows you’re not me. No amount of holding up my key and saying you’re me is going to convince my dog you’re who [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Your Email Safety in Question</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:43:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While e-mail may be the new snail mail to the iPhone generation, the fact is that it is the most-used conduit for communication in our world today. E-mails routinely contain business deal discussions, social security numbers, bank account information, and personal information intended only for the recipient.]]></description>
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		<title>Cook County Jury Finds in Favor of Federal Signal Corporation in Trial of Eight Firefighter Hearing Loss Claims</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:13:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS), a leader in environmental, safety and transportation solutions, announced today that a Cook County, Illinois jury absolved the Company from any liability in lawsuits brought by eight Chicago firefighters and found that the Company's siren products were not defective. ]]></description>
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		<title>Security in a Fully Digital World</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:35:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10/30/11 &#8211; The question concerning security in a fully digital world is one that society continues to wrestle with as hackers continue to penetrate critical infrastructure, such as the recent admission on the part of NASA&#8217;s Terra AM-1 satellite. According to USA Today, &#8220;NASA experienced two suspicious events with the Terra spacecraft in the summer and fall of 2008,&#8221; Perrotto wrote. &#8220;We can confirm that there was no manipulation of data, no commands were successfully sent to the satellite, and no data was captured. NASA notified the Department of Defense, which is responsible for investigating any attempted interference with satellite operations.&#8221; The question that each of us should ultimately ask ourselves is whether security is truly possible in a digital world where no matter what you do, there&#8217;s always going to be someone better than you are. What this essentially means is that no matter what precautions you build into the equation, there&#8217;s always going to be someone out there who will get through it. So, what&#8217;s the point? And so why is Uncle Sam placing critical infrastructure on the Internet? For more information, click on the links below. &#169;2011 Giant Killers Organization ~all rights reserved~]]></description>
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		<title>Medical Devices at Risk of Hacking</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Aug 2011 23:15:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[August 13, 2011 &#8211; Hacking into a computer is one thing, but hacking a medical device, such as a pacemaker, is an entirely different matter. Unfortunately it appears that the medical community and the manufacturers of the equipment itself feel that this security risk is not worth worrying about. This is an AP story, so I am not at liberty to publish any portion of it. But here is the link that you can click on to read it for yourself: It&#8217;s not a long story, but it&#8217;s one that will get your attention. It should make you think, especially if you suffer from a health issue that requires this type of medical device. Al Colombo &#169;2011 Giant Killers Organization ~all rights reserved~]]></description>
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		<title>Citizens Put at Risk in San Francisco Train Stations by Cut-Off of Cellular Service</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Aug 2011 13:39:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[August 13, 2011 Recently the Transit officials of San Francisco train stations took it upon themselves to prevent the free and protected rights of citizens to protest against an issue they hold dear to their hearts. Secondly, and probably more importantly, they interfered with the ability of transit riders to freely make cell calls to loved ones, business associates, law enforcement authorities, and others by turning off the cell repeaters throughout the transit system. Officials with the Bay Area Rapid Transit system, better known as BART, said Friday that they turned off electricity to cellular towers in four stations from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. The move was made after BART learned that protesters planned to use mobile devices to coordinate a demonstration on train platforms. The tactic drew comparisons to those used by the former president of Egypt to squelch protests demanding an end to his authoritarian rule. Authorities there cut Internet and cellphone services in the country for days earlier this year. (read more) I believe the first issue, the right of the people to demonstrate, has been grossly interfered with over the years. Now, you have to have a permit, you have to stand over there [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Solar Power for Mobile Applications</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:31:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Zara Dobson If Photo voltaic Wire less Recharging For Your Tools is so bad, why don&#8217;t stats show it? So there&#8217;s this completely new direction running along side our obsession with the very best wireless accessories [1], and it&#8217;s the best way to keep their battery packs completely full. With a lot of the recent pads and pc tablets, iphones, and notebooks the only universal hassle is the most favorable technique to have them energized. I began questioning exactly what I would definitely do with some of these different units and now I ponder what I would do without them. I additionally worry nighttime whether I&#8217;ve got all of them on their proper cables and recharging up for the day ahead. When the techie gizmos at first hit the scene there were wires connected with the Flash slots on the computer or laptop. This appeared like a lovely new choice to my opinion in the first place. I was a fan of the convenience that one could very easily put the accessory in during the nighttime while reading e mail. However, like numerous things, this very quickly became a problem. How can I get my product with me at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>An Update on Federal Alert &amp; Warning Efforts</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:46:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[National Security has many sides and faces that make it difficult for the average person to gain a true perspective of what it takes to keep a nation safe and secure from outside attacks. The need for a uniform emergency alerting system that works across all communication technologies is not new, but how Uncle Sam plans to do so is. The following information comes by way of Damon Penn, assistant admin with National Continuity Programs. If you should have comments or questions, please post them using the comment utility. You do not have to be logged in to do so, but it&#8217;s nice if you are so we know why you are. We do not sell your name/email or ID info to anyone. That&#8217;s between you and us. &#8211;Al Colombo, GKO Admin Testimony of Damon Penn, Assistant Administrator, National Continuity Programs, Before the House Committee on Homeland Security, &#8220;Communicating With the Public during Emergencies: An Update on Federal Alert &#038; Warning Efforts&#8221; Release Date: July 8, 2011 &#8211; Washington, D.C. Introduction Good morning Chairman King, Ranking Member Thompson, and Members of the Committee. My name is Damon Penn, Assistant Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Continuity Programs [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Retiring GKO&#8217;s Home Page</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 07:58:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[EAST CANTON, Ohio (June 26, 2010) &#8211; After more than two years, GKO Home Page is being retired although not forgotten. Shifting attention from pure politics to technology, GKO staff will be addressing a multitude of issues that pertain to technology. When politics is part of an issue involving technology, GKO will be there to report on the good, the bad, and the ugly. &#8220;Beginning in 1995, GKO has always been on the forefront of political commentary. At times this involved technological innovations, especially when they have been deployed and employed by governmental bodies on the International level. Although we are shutting active operations down on GKO&#8217;s home page, it does not mark the end of GKO. Instead of pure politics, we will now address technological trends, devices, as well as the politics associated with both,&#8221; says Al Colombo, director of GKO operations. ABOUT GKO TECH BLOG The focus of GKO Tech Blog is the good, bad, and the ugly with regards to technology. Our interest is to share exciting existing and new technologies, to identify technological trends, as well as voice concerns regarding emerging technologies that could become a potential problem for man in future years. Visit the GKO [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Black Magic Woman</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 07:48:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s nothing like a &#8220;Black Magic Woman.&#8221; I know, there&#8217;s no connection to technology&#8230;. oh but is there not? I&#8217;m not so sure. &#169;2011 Giant Killers Organization ~all rights reserved~]]></description>
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		<title>Sunday Intel Report, 12 June 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:55:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the 12 June 2011 edition of The GKO Sunday Intelligence Report, a weekly electronic intel magazine brought to you by Giant Killers Organization. To contribute, please send your submissions to gko@tpromo2.com. Prostate cancer’s genetic code cracked by US scientists in treatment breakthrough Scientists have unlocked the genetic secrets of prostate tumours in a breakthrough that could transform the treatment of the disease. It raises the possibility of patients having their own ‘mutation charts’, mapping the precise flaws behind their illness and indicating the best drugs to treat them. (click here) Big Brother May Be Watching… If you’ve ever worried about Big Brother watching you, there’s one more reason to be suspicious. I was recently reading an article about TomTom, a GPS manufacturer, selling information gathered from their units regarding customers’ driving habits. The buyer? Local governments. (click here) Comment: Given the blatant disregard for highway laws that I see out and about on a daily basis, I have no problem with police going after law breakers. However, I do have a qualm about doing it in this manner. The biggest problem I see daily is common people running red lights and stop signs. But of course, GPS won&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sunday Intel Report: 29 May 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2011 21:05:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the 29 May 2011 edition of The GKO Sunday Intelligence Report, a weekly electronic intel magazine brought to you by Giant Killers Organization. To contribute, please send your submissions to gko@tpromo2.com. Feed Our Vets Uses Greater Good&#8217;s Donation to Restock Shelves Seattle, WA, May 29, 2011 &#8211;(PR.com)&#8211; Since the launch of GreaterGood Network&#8217;s newest website, The Veterans Site, in March, more than $20,000 has been contributed to programs providing meals for homeless veterans and groceries and other assistance for veterans and their families living below the poverty line. In April, GreaterGood.org distributed grants to Feed Our Vets (New York), Veterans Village of San Diego (California), and Veteran’s Homestead (Massachusetts) to support programs providing meals to homeless veterans and their families. These donations were made possible by the “Click To Give” program and shopping at The Veterans Site. (click here) Move Over, Robots: Army Prefers Flesh-and-Blood Mules The experimental four-legged, pack-hauling robots aren’t gonna be ready for duty at the front anytime soon. So the Army is considering a big step backward in front-line logistics. In place of the ultra-sophisticated BigDog cargo ‘bots that have been slowly trudging their way through the development process, the ground-combat branch wants more [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How do You Define &#8220;Politics&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2011 13:50:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Where it comes to &#8220;technology&#8221; and its use in government, powerful men think nothing of using it to fulfill their pet agendas. In this case, politics is the reason for the use of a technology and not a specific need. One example includes the long-standing effort on the part of the Federal Gov&#8217;t to force states to implement Real-ID. The other is the elimination of a nearly bullet-proof national communication infrastructure (conventional telephone system) and its replacement with a national computer network that will always be vulnerable to hacking and privacy violations. Shall I continue with the many other technologies out there that Uncle has put into play for other reasons than what was publicly stated? Can you think of a few? GKO will make every attempt not to be overly political, but where politics is the primary reason for a specific technology by government, we will discuss the politics that surround it&#8217;s implementation. Definition of &#8220;Politics&#8221;: You can define it however you choose, but to me politics is merely a tool with which the few seek to control the many. -Al Colombo]]></description>
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		<title>Massachusetts Experiences Personal Data Compromise</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2011 12:43:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Almost every week, if not every other day, we hear about data base breaches. Not only does this occur in the private sector, but also in the public realm. There&#8217;s a recent case of network compromise where personal information was acquired by unknown individuals by way of the W32.QAKBOT worm that infected state computers across Massachusetts. According to a news report in Government Technology, &#8220;The W32.QAKBOT worm may have infected as many as 1,500 computers in the departments of Unemployment Assistance and Career Services, including in the state’s One-Stop Career Centers. &#8220;Confidential information that may have been stolen includes Social Security numbers, Employer Identification Numbers, e-mail addresses and residential or business addresses. Bank information may also have been taken.&#8221; OPINION: Trusting the largely unsecure Internet with critical government communications seems irresponsible and thoughtless, although it&#8217;s cheap. When will we learn that the Internet is not a secure environment and that we&#8217;ll never harden it enough to truly take the place of yesterday&#8217;s private, secure leased lines? Yes, leased lines are expensive, but so is the compromise of critical personal data. Have an opinion? Let us hear from you. Make it anonymous or register and put a name and email to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Right to Privacy in a High-Tech, Globalized World</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 08:02:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The right to privacy largely depends on where you happen to live. In the United States, that right is protected by a combination of laws as well as the 1st Amendment under the Bill of Rights, which involves the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. In other countries the right to privacy may not be as well protected as it is in the U.S. Ben Grubb, deputy technology editor with brisbanetimes.com.au can attest to that as he recently was detained by Queensland&#8217;s police department in Australia because of a crime that someone else committed. “Grubb was arrested at the AusCERT conference venue after his article about the session was published. The police told him they were acting on a complaint from a person whose Facebook photo had been hacked from behind a security wall. ”[1] AusCERT2011, hosted by the Australian Computer Emergency Response Team, is still underway (May 15-20) at the RACV Royal Pines Resort on Queensland&#8217;s Gold Coast in Australia. According to the brisbanetimes.com.au, law enforcement authorities did not arrest Grubb, but did detain him for questioning. His iPad, which was confiscated at the time of his detainment, was to be returned at a later time after his [...]]]></description>
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