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If you're storing information on the internet (aka buzzword "Cloud"), you're at higher risk of getting that data stolen or spied on. This isn't new. It is som
by watty 16y ago
If you're storing information on the internet (aka buzzword "Cloud"), you're at higher risk of getting that data stolen or spied on. This isn't new. It is something to be aware of the more you store online.
- d2viant 16y agoOf getting stolen? What are basing that on? If you look at Google or Amazon, for example, they have teams of people who's only job it is to secure said data. I don't think the average office can say the same.
- requinot59 16y agosecurity is not that difficult, but sure, you've got to understand roughly how things work.
- njharman 16y agoIs it really easier to crack SSL or break into Google's data centers (or hack Google's servers) or guess/crack my password or get hired at Google with intention of espionage/theft than it is to break the ground floor window I'm sitting next to and carting off my desktop? Really? The only thing that might be easier is for Google or the Government (via subpoena or collaboration) to get access to my data.
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- requinot59 16y ago> The only thing that might be easier is for Google or the Government (via subpoena or collaboration) to get access to my data. It is easier and it's a real concern. Encrypt your disk and be smart in your choice of software: small fries are denied, and even the government is annoyed.
- requinot59 16y ago> to break the ground floor window I'm sitting next to and carting off my desktop? if your disk is encrypted, the plug should not be disconnected.
- scrod 16y agoYou're assuming that the people who want access to your data don't already work at Google: http://gawker.com/5637234/ http://gawker.com/5637234/
- scrod 16y agoMaybe if you mod down my comments even more this story will cease to be true as well.