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InfoSec Links April 17, 2014

Obama Lets N.S.A. Exploit Some Internet Flaws, Officials Say - David E. Sanger - New York Times

Disclosure of vulnerabilities by the government can be a bit more complex than it would seem. Still, I believe the governments primary goal should be defense, not offense.

At Feds' request, GoGo in-flight Wi-fi service added more spying capabilities - Joe Silver - ars technica

If you plan on using airplane WiFi, then be prepared to hand over anything you do on that WiFi to the government.

A telephone box near GCHQ gets a visit from Banksy - Graham Cluley

This is a pretty good indication of how street artist Banksy feels about the GCHQ.

 

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