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By Mark A. Gregory, David Glance (auth.)

This booklet examines technological and social occasions in the course of 2011 and 2012, a interval that observed the increase of the hacktivist, the flow to cellular systems, and the ubiquity of social networks. It covers key technological matters resembling hacking, cyber-crime, cyber-security and cyber-warfare, the web, shrewdpermanent telephones, digital safety, and knowledge privateness. This ebook strains the increase into prominence of those matters whereas additionally exploring the ensuing cultural response. The authors’ research kinds the foundation of a dialogue on destiny technological instructions and their power effect on society. The ebook comprises forewords by means of Professor Margaret Gardner AO, Vice-Chancellor and President of RMIT collage, and via Professor Robyn Owens, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) on the college of Western Australia. protection and the Networked Society presents a reference for pros and analysts learning electronic applied sciences. Advanced-level scholars in desktop technology and electric engineering also will locate this publication beneficial as a thought-provoking resource.

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The message is encrypted and re-encrypted: each time it passes through a server, a layer of encryption is removed. Eventually, the message exits but, when combined with secure communication, it’s not possible for an external observer to tell which path the communication took and where it originated. org/, Accessed on 5 October 2011. S. mil/, Accessed on 5 October 2011. org/, Accessed on 5 October 2011. 7 Anonymous Versus Los Zetas Drug Cartel…A Merry Mexican Dance 23 Tor suffers from some weaknesses101 but, combined with special browser software, it can allow users to remain largely anonymous.

Com/2012/02/stratforintelligence-leaked-by-anonymous-reveals-spying-on-occupy-movement-and- deep-greenresistance/, Accessed on 15 February 2012. com. au/2012/02/anonymous-may-have-completely-destroyed-military-law-firm/#more-512210 , Accessed on 15 February 2012. 9 Anonymous, WikiLeaks and Email Dumps: The Ultimate Weapon? 29 By comparison, other hacktivist tactics (such as the release of usernames, passwords or credit card information) are annoying and inconvenient, but essentially transient in their impact.

If you believe Fox News,124 it would appear the human misery brought about by drug cartels is causing tens of thousands of Mexicans to flee across the border. More importantly, the drugs that are being fought over in Mexico are largely destined for the USA and will continue to bring untold ruin in their wake. 8 Hackers Hit Steam: Is It Time to Open the Valve on e-Commerce Regulation? 15 November 2011 One of the world’s largest online video gaming networks, Steam,125 has been hacked and its 35 million users may have had their accounts “compromised”.

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