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Big Brother Browser: Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2

This is a link to my Technical Blog on our company website where I've been researching the new Internet Explorer 8 from Microsoft.

Did you ever just have one of those gut feelings?

If you are even the slightest bit curious of what Microsoft is up to, please check out part one here:
http://mice.org/blog/big-brother-browser-internet-explorer-8-beta-2/

It's very scary to think about the type of data they're gathering!


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Privacy feature in Internet Explorer 8 leaks private data

The InPrivate Browsing feature built into the second beta version of Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8 browser is designed to delete a user's browsing history and other personal data that is gathered and stored during regular browsing sessions. The feature is commonly referred to as 'porn mode' for its ability to hide which websites have been visited from nosy spouses or employers. But forensic experts say the 'privacy option in this beta is mainly cosmetic.'

| News | Internet | 08/29/08 at 9:29 am |

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Locked iPhones can be unlocked without a password

Private information stored in Apple's iPhone and protected by a lock code can be accessed by anyone with just a few button presses.


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Privacy group: US border-crossing database raises concerns

A plan by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to collect personal information on every traveler coming into the country and keep that information in a database for 15 years could have huge privacy implications for U.S. residents, one privacy group said.

| News | Government | Security | 08/26/08 at 9:26 pm |

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