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    Scott Merrill
    February 25th, 2010

    Be aware of your digital footprint

    So the Internet is abuzz about the fact that Microsoft has a document entitled “Microsoft Online Services Global Criminal Compliance Handbook“. The document was leaked to Cryptome, and as soon as MSFT found out they sent a DMCA takedown notice to Network Solutions. The proverbial cat is out of the bag, as the document has been well circulated; but I’m left wondering what’s the big deal? → Read More

    John Biggs
    September 7th, 2009

    Spy pen for spying on people

    Why yes, Mr. Obama, just sign here and we’ll do a the work over at the Watergate for you. Here, take my pen. No, it’s fine. It’s imported. Yes, it’s from China. Our good friends in China. → Read More

    Doug Aamoth, Contributor
    March 20th, 2008

    Butterfly in the sky, the L15 can fly twice as high

    Feast your eyes on the L15 Airship by Airship Surveillance Ltd. It’s meant for very high-altitude surveillance missions of up to “15,000 feet with payloads as great as 1000lbs, durations up to 50 hours and speeds of 60 knots.” It looks like a remote-controlled toy Zeppelin to me but I’d better watch what I say, lest one of these things be hovering over my apartment… → Read More

    Nicholas Deleon
    February 27th, 2008

    Spy on your loved ones' cellphone messages with this SIM card reader

    Why trust your wife, husband, friends, etc. when you can spy on them? With this USB-based SIM card reader you’re able to read/write the contents of any SIM, including deleted text messages. The company behind it claims it’s a way to keep tabs on your target in case you suspect them of any wrongdoing. You know, rather than being an adult and confronting them about your concerns. → Read More

    Matt Hickey
    November 16th, 2007

    Exploit makes iPhone a Spyphone*

    Now this is scary. That iPhone in your pocket just might be your worst enemy. Ultranerd Rik Farrow, at the behest of Fast Company, has discovered a way to trick iPhone users into downloading malware to the handset. The application then allows the owner of the app to own the phone, and allows them to also intercept any text, email, or voice conversation you have. Thus your iPhone becomes a… → Read More