Monday, July 15, 2002

Act Accordingly. Dean gave me a copy of the following, although he didn't note where he got it (one of yesterday's newspapers?): "Starting this month, four major credit card bureaus in the United States will be allowed to release credit information, mailing addresses, phone numbers and other information to anyone who requests it, according to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. If you do not want to be included in this release of your personal information, you can call (888) 567-8688. Once the message starts, you will want option 2, then option 3. Be sure to listen closely; the first option is only for a two-year period. Wait for the third option, which opts you out forever. You should receive paperwork in the mail confirming your instructions less than one week after making the call."   [The Shifted Librarian]     dennisRadio Encouragement  [] 12:56:52 PM      Interesting indeed.  Security industry's hacker-pipming slammed. Somebody had to say it [The Register]     dennisRadio Encouragement  [] 11:47:34 AM      X-ray vision becoming a reality [Geeknews]     dennisRadio Encouragement  [] 11:44:15 AM      Computerworld: Advocacy groups claim free speech imperiled. Levy said the group wants all service providers to handle such subpoenas the way America Online Inc. does. When AOL gets a subpoena, it informs the individual that a company is making an attempt to discover his or her identity. This gives the person a chance to take action against the subpoena and the company. [Tomalak's Realm]     dennisRadio Encouragement  [] 10:31:37 AM      Hacker Group Targets Countries That Censor Internet. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Some of the world's best-known hackers unveiled a plan this weekend to offer free software to promote anonymous Web surfing in countries where the Internet is censored, especially China and Middle Eastern nations. By Reuters. [New York Times: Technology]     dennisRadio Encouragement  [] 10:30:06 AM      Freenet 0.4.482 (Development) [freshmeat.net]     dennisRadio Encouragement  [] 9:17:21 AM

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