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Spying is no surprise,but if you're good you don't get caught at it.
originally posted by: chrismarco
a reply to: Kapusta
I guess for the average person there might be some shock...do folks really think we are the only country that spies on other countries including our allies? Don't be so foolish to think so..
What I really wonder about though is why do they need "to steal the Secretary General’s DNA"? That seems beyond spying and I don't understand the purpose.
A general term used to refer to any computer data that is created during a biometric process. This includes samples, models, fingerprints, similarity scores and all verification or identification data excluding the individual's name and demographics.
(n.) Biometrics generally refers to the study of measurable biological characteristics. In computer security, biometrics refers to authentication techniques that rely on measurable physical characteristics that can be automatically checked.
There are several types of biometric identification schemes:
face: the analysis of facial characteristics
fingerprint: the analysis of an individual's unique fingerprints
hand geometry: the analysis of the shape of the hand and the length of the fingers
retina: the analysis of the capillary vessels located at the back of the eye
iris: the analysis of the colored ring that surrounds the eye's pupil
signature: the analysis of the way a person signs his name.
vein: the analysis of pattern of veins in the back if the hand and the wrist
voice: the analysis of the tone, pitch, cadence and frequency of a person's voice.
Though the field is still in its infancy, many people believe that biometrics will play a critical role in future computers, and especially in electronic commerce.
It will be interesting to see the UN's reaction, because if the United Nations Secretary General, whose communications and person have legal inviolability, can be repeatedly attacked without consequence then everyone is at risk."
originally posted by: Kapusta
originally posted by: TrueBrit
a reply to: Kapusta
The server cannot be found at present... Somewhat concerning is it not?
Apparently ATS doesn't Allow anything from WikiLeaks to be linked here ....
It is concerning ..
originally posted by: daaskapital
a reply to: Bedlam
Couldn't people in your field still get in trouble for clicking on threads with information about the content of these leaks though?
originally posted by: Bedlam
originally posted by: daaskapital
a reply to: Bedlam
Couldn't people in your field still get in trouble for clicking on threads with information about the content of these leaks though?
As long as you don't quote a lot of it, that's not the source material. It has a lot of similarity to angels dancing on pinheads.
I am really curious to see how this will effect relationships between the US and other country's. If i had to guess the ripple effect from This will be short lived