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Submission + - The dark side of security, the casual internet predator explored (foundrycourier.com)

Submitted by phenopticon
phenopticon writes: "...efforts to identify the children in depicted in child pornography are not limited to law enforcement. Oftentimes these casual pedophiles will trade, along with the images, current information about the victims, procured from any number of social media sources. They’ll find the facebook pages and personal profiles of the boys and girls, now grown, whose abuse they have circulated far and wide. These victims can’t even speak out to the media or in court without fear that they will be recognized, that they will be re-victimized by a stranger’s smirk or sneer or knowing smile."

Submission + - Ask Slashdot: With all the advances with 3D Printing, where can I get it done?

Submitted by Anonymous Coward
An anonymous reader writes: I am a part-time hobbyist and have heard wonderful things about the advances that 3D Printing has brought to the world, and just the thought of being able to print whatever my current project needs at a moments notice is almost unfathomable! I must have one, or at the very least, know where and who I can trust to get it done. So I bring my quest to you, fellow tinkerers, what is your experience with 3D Printing? Have you bought your own printer? Where/Who did you purchase it from? Do you go to a local municipal building to get items printed? Have you had any luck with online "We will print and ship!"? I am earnestly awaiting your advice on breaking through into the world of 3D Printing!
Google

Submission + - Google Glass Banned From Seattle Pub (geekwire.com)

Submitted by supertall
supertall writes: Google Glass is sure to prompt a wave of innovative new hands-free applications, but privacy concerns have led to the 5-Point Cafe in Seattle banning the wearable technology. The issues comes down to being photographed/recorded without knowledge or consent. Some people just don't like it, as demonstrated by Steve Mann's assault at a Paris McDonald's. The misuse of such technologies may have deeper implications. Imagine with a single innocuous glance facial recognition technology doing a web search and pulling up someone's personal information such as their home address. Would you be comfortable in a world full of this tech?
Science

Submission + - If violent video games make people violent, so do pictures of snakes. (gamasutra.com)

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phenopticon
phenopticon writes: "For nearly thirty years we’ve been having this discussion, asking the question: do violent movies, music or video games make people violent? Well according to Brad Bushman and Craig Anderson of Iowa State University, yes. Based on the results of their research they concluded in 2001 that video games and violent media can make people aggressive and violent. Based upon their data and their conclusions, however, it’s safe to say that photos of snakes, crispy bacon, or a particularly rigorous game of chess can also make people aggressive and violent."
Security

Submission + - Security Engineering textbook posted on author's website (cam.ac.uk)

Submitted by Titus Andronicus
Titus Andronicus writes: The (arguably) best single-volume work on computer security, Ross Anderson’s Security Engineering, has been posted on the author's Cambridge website as a bunch of PDF files. The book covers many of the major issues in computer security, such as user psychology and usability, access control, API security, physical security, the economics of security, etc. In light of the recent Pwn2Own results, perhaps the browser makers should read this book.
Your Rights Online

Submission + - 9th Circuit Appeals Court: 4th Amendment Applies At The Border (techdirt.com) 1

Submitted by Anonymous Coward
An anonymous reader writes: Techdirt reports:

"Here's a surprise ruling. For many years we've written about how troubling it is that Homeland Security agents are able to search the contents of electronic devices, such as computers and phones at the border, without any reason. The 4th Amendment only allows reasonable searches, usually with a warrant. But the general argument has long been that, when you're at the border, you're not in the country and the 4th Amendment doesn't apply. This rule has been stretched at times, including the ability to take your computer and devices into the country and search it there, while still considering it a "border search," for which the lower standards apply. Just about a month ago, we noted that Homeland Security saw no reason to change this policy.

Well, now they might have to. "

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