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Search History, Search Records... What's the difference
My opinion on the US government request (read order) to internet search companies to provide search records for individuals. Published first on my old weblog at http://mukuldharwadkar.blogspot.com.
Search History, Search Records... What's the difference - 2
Judge rules that Google must turn over index records. Both the government and Google claim victory. But in the end, its the consumer who lost the fight
Changed scenario on removable devices (reprint)
This short take on the new and emerging portable storage devices thinks aloud on the security implications and some ways to tackle it. But the bottom line is: Are we ready? This was originally posted on my blog (http://mukuldharwadkar.blogspot.com) on 20 Oct 2005. Re-published here as this is again generating some interest.
Netgear Router RT314
My review of the Netgear Router RT314 (though it is EOL) and its security features.
FBI wants Internet records to be maintained
My take on the recent "request" by the FBI to the industry giants to maintain internet records for two years. All in the name of fighting child pornography and terrorism.
WGA & your privacy
A look at where taking things for granted, playing big brother and blatant arrogance can take you...
Microsoft releases 7 patches for July 2006
A short analysis of the latest released patches and the security trend.
Microsoft releases 7 updates for its December 2006 cycle: Details and recommendations
Instead of six, Microsoft has released seven security updates as a part of its monthly patch cycle, popularly called as Patch Tuesday. Out of the seven, three have been given the highest rating, critical and 4 are rated as Important. Here I provide my analysis and recommendation.
Microsoft starts the year with 4 security updates: Details and recommendations
Microsoft started the year slowly with only four security updates for its line of products. Initially Microsoft had announced that it will release 8 security updates but quickly released an update withdrawing four of the security updates.
Microsoft releases 12 security updates for February 2007
After a slow start to the year by releasing just four updates in January 2007, Microsoft warmed up for the year by releasing 12 security updates for its line of products. This month's update cycle also includes updates for some long disclosed vulnerabilities like the MS-Word and Visual studio 2005 vulnerability.