Author Archives: Cloak Meister

May 09
2015

RFID-Blocking Clothing

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Cloak Meister

Before long most of us will be carrying RFID products, or something that has similar abilities – to wirelessly communicate your credentials over short distances. This will be for financial transactions, clocking on at work, entry to members-only situations and … Continue reading →

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Mar 03
2015

They Are Listening – To Your Lounge Room Convos

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Cloak Meister

Once again a tech company (Samsung) covering their arses in the T&C has led to speculation of nefarious plans: “To provide you the Voice Recognition feature, some voice commands may be transmitted (along with information about your device, including device … Continue reading →

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Feb 21
2015

The DarkWeb: Not easy being un-regulated

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Cloak Meister

If the purpose of the Dark Web was just the sharing of information for free – information that perhaps is illegal in the real world – then it would probably do okay. I’m sure there are existing hidden networks that … Continue reading →

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Dec 28
2014

Australian Drone Laws Updated

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Cloak Meister

Common-sense rules for private drone operation are coming into force in Australia: must be kept at least 30 metres away from other people more than 5 kms from airports lower than 121 metres in height not flown over large groups … Continue reading →

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Dec 26
2014

DarkNet Markets Taken Down

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Cloak Meister

It looks like the awesome anonymity of TOR meant that router operators were lax about general security. Well, however it happened, the authorities have hacked their way into the DarkNet and pulled the plug on a number of blackmarket sites, … Continue reading →

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Oct 02
2014

Be Wary of Big Data in the Wrong Hands

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Cloak Meister

  Here’s a great example. The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission records and keeps data on every taxi fare, including the driver, vehicle, start and finish addresses and the fare and tip. Makes sense, and I am sure most … Continue reading →

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Sep 26
2014

The New Silk Road(s)

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Cloak Meister

When Silk Road – the online bazaar for drugs, weapons and more – was taken down by US authorities, aficionados wondered how long it would take for replacements to arrive, if they would be better or worse. Based on the … Continue reading →

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Aug 23
2014

Android Phones: Your Every Movement Is Tracked

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Cloak Meister

If you have set Location Tracking to ON, security services can know everywhere you have been. We know that Google gives up info to the NSA For ad serving purposes, they keep account of your movements Log in with your … Continue reading →

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Aug 14
2014

Your Switched-Off Phone Might Be Listening!

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Cloak Meister

To be fair, a phone that is fully switched off can’t do a thing. But what if you only thought you had turned it off? Back in 2006, media reported that the FBI applied a technique known as a “roving bug” which … Continue reading →

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Aug 11
2014

Create a Second You

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Cloak Meister

Anywhere you use your actual name, your face, or your everyday contact details, people can work out it is you. And if you choose to be anonymous (this option will fade away with time…), that might inspire deeper digging (IP … Continue reading →

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