tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4050177321399051504.post4464397579815077261..comments2015-01-20T04:31:19.876-05:00Comments on The Cuckoo's Egg: FBI Drive for Encryption Backdoors Is Déjà Vu for Security ExpertsNed Moranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17232327294288429394noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4050177321399051504.post-36839077797501423772010-12-13T15:21:12.421-05:002010-12-13T15:21:12.421-05:00This drive to include backdoors in secure online c...This drive to include backdoors in secure online communication would seem to defeat the purpose of having those secure lines. If there is a backdoor it can be assumed that someone smarter than the company programmers and FBI employees will be able to get themselves in and compromise the security of these messages. Incorporating backdoors for the sake of security is counterproductive, it just provides another opening through which antagonistic parties can take advantage of the system. I doubt that the FBI can prevent the exploitation of these proposed openings, especially seeing as how security is never ahead of the criminals who are constantly looking to find ways to wiggle into important systems. The importance of this target would attract too many unwanted eyes for the implementation of this to be useful and safe.Kevin Milmoenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4050177321399051504.post-49998317170172439512010-12-09T01:05:04.858-05:002010-12-09T01:05:04.858-05:00I found this article and argument really interesti...I found this article and argument really interesting in the context of my growing understanding of the complexities of privacy in the internet domain. It's an easy claim to make to want encryption software and security settings on your personal communications online, like Skype and email etc in an attempt to deter hacking and non active parties from gaining access, but this article brings up the role of the government as both a protector and a third party invader. When we discussed information aggregator sites like Lexus-Nexus in class, there seemed general disapproval in the internet's ability to compile personal information on an individual, which led to further conversations about the new infringement of privacy that the internet has catalyzed. This article reminds me of the ever-overbearing, and rather longstanding relationship of the government as "big brother." We are frightened (and rightfully so) about how much is sharable about us on the internet, but we forget how much the government has always known about its individuals. I've talked a lot in class about how i care less about some privacy features because i dont consider myself a target for any major hacking jobs. But the american government certainly has a bullseye on its chest. So while it seems logical, as this article details, for the government to ask for backdoors to these major companies so that it might help protect citizens from "the badguys", they themselves by virtue become another weakspot for hacking in addition to becoming a badguy themselves, in the way that they now hold the information we wanted to keep private only so that it may be kept private from others? if that sounds confusing, that's because it is. I guess im glad to know my government is awake to the problems of hacking and trying to be the act of justice in the world, but it also scares me that theres just another group that gains access to my personal information.lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01327474668434124152noreply@blogger.com