UK Hacking Home Computers Sans Warrants Likely to Increase »
Posted By Shana4Liberty 10 months ago in NewsThough news of this sort cannot be considered unusual any longer, I still find it insufferable and mildly shocking. The likelihood of a British citizen having their personal home computer hacked by government authorities, secretly and without a warrant, has increased. Even more infuriating, this intrusion may be at the behest of a foreign nation, thanks to a recent plan adopted by the EU.
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GehlLady10 months ago
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"Though these violations of privacy rights are appalling, far more alarming is the blasé acceptance by EU, UK and US citizens alike. Even worse are those who view it as good and necessary."
The chicken littles, "The sky is falling! Protect me!", "I don't have anything to hide, do you?" -
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Engnr10 months ago
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Right to privacy? That is a privilege, didn't you know that?
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Get a good firewall or get off the net.
BTW, the UK has been spying on the US for years and the US has been spying on the UK for years. Then they sit down and share information. That is how they stay above the law.
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gamahuche10 months ago
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Every invasion of individual freedom is an alarm bell ringing to warn us that freedom and democracy are under threat.
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When these actions are taken under the guise of "protecting us" we should be especially watchful and suspicious.
Not paranoid - that tends to actually blind people to the real threats.
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