__/ [ John A. ] on Tuesday 12 September 2006 14:36 \__
> On Tue, 12 Sep 2006 08:50:48 +0100, Roy Schestowitz
> ...
>>Let's no forget the fact that it takes years to build a good index, cache,
>>domain blacklistd, let alone a loyal userbase. As another word of warning,
>>boycott IE7 because it sends Microsoft a list of all pages that you visit
>>in order for them to improve search results. Your privacy is jeopardised
>>and it goes beyond cookies and search queries. IE7 is forcefed as a
>>security update, but it can be blocked.
>
> Any details on how it communicates? Maybe it can be blocked by a
> firewall.
The anti-phishing toolbar probes an address, comparing it against a database
at Redmond (or proxy). The URL's are logged to form a complete list, which
essentially establishes complete wiretapping on every Web surfer with IE
(version 7 is a forced upgrade because of the 'Firefox threat'). This could
give Microsoft insight that's on par with having Google Analytics on every
domain, where every user permit scripts (JS) to run.
The implications seem worrisome to me. The Net will no longer be a private
room, nor one which involves just the Webmaster and his/her visitors. Giants
who permit government access become an informational heaven. I bet the
Spooks are licking their fingers over this... *frown*
Best wishes,
Roy
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