December 2006 – Page 2 – MichaelZimmer.org

Windows Live Local Virtual Earth and Privacy in Public

Posted by Michael Zimmeron December 4, 2006in Internet, Privacy2 Comments

A post on Slashdot recalls the discovery of an SUV filming the streets of San Francisco: Today as we were biking around our neighborhood in a small city we saw a strange vehicle slowly driving around. It appeared to be…

Nike + iPod = Surveillance

Posted by Michael Zimmeron December 1, 2006in Personal Tech, Privacy

Another example of the need for value-conscious design: Wired News summarizes a damning report from four University of Washington researchers that reveals how security flaws in the new RFID-powered Nike + iPod Sport Kit make it easy for tech-savvy stalkers,…