This article made an impact on me, because these past months they had one of the largest leaks of internal information from the whistle-blower, ex-NSA Edward Snowden. They have released this information about a new technique for the security of the United States, calling this an “active defense” against future cyber-attacks, but will they be able to use this accordingly to what they released especially after the phone hacking scandal.
N.S.A. Devises Radio Pathway Into Computers
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ReplyDeleteThis article is little creepy. I think that a lot of people will be really upset about this and I'm surprised that it's not a larger story. The article said that an unwitting user could place the device that transmits the radio waves. I think that it is important to have safety measures in place, but I don't know if this radio technology is the best way to combat the issue.
ReplyDeleteI felt a little violated after reading this article. To know that the N.S.A. has as much power as it does frightens me. They could watch me type this post and I would never have known about it. Lucky for me, I have nothing to hide. For those who do have something to hide, I guess the N.S.A. Is cracking down on them. And that is what is important to me. Everyone's well being. Overall, this was one of the more interesting articles I've read on this blog.
ReplyDeleteI think it's pretty hard to find the line between looking out for the safety of the country, and violating citizens rights to privacy. I think that most of the measures the NSA has made so far are on the right side the line, but I'm not sure how I feel about this.
ReplyDeleteIt is always difficult to balance the well-being of the entire country with the privacy of citizens. Some measures are necessary to make sure that the general safety of the country is protected, but I think that it is possible to go too far. The NSA needs to work on striking the right balance between the two.
ReplyDeleteI understand the intentions of the N.S.As are good but I think implanting software into people's computers is more a violation of privacy rather than a safety precaution. I feel like there has to be a better way to monitor people without completely disregarding their privacy.
ReplyDeleteIt's both scary and impressive that the NSA can gain information through USB cards while the owner has absolutely no idea. I agree with Katie that the NSA has to find a balance of maintaining safety and not going too far. If evidence comes out of this software being implanted inside the United States, there will be an extreme amount of uncontrollable backlash for the NSA and government in general.
ReplyDeleteThis so-called “active defense” seems to cross that line somewhere. This is definitely a violation of privacy. Christina is right; there has to be another way. I agree with what the panel is recommending—that software implants should only be in place in extreme cases.
ReplyDeleteI think that it is important that our country have an "active defense". If an enemy country was able to get into our power grid the results would be devastating. I think that there are situations when for the sake of national security it is sometimes necessary for the government to be a little invasive of our privacy. I am not sure about this particular situation.
ReplyDeleteThis article is somewhat scary. I agree that our country needs an active defense, but violating privacy is not the way to achieve that. I agree with my classmates that there has to be a better way to balance privacy and the safety of our country.
ReplyDeleteI think that the NSA's ability to gain access to computers is necessary in stopping cyber attacks on our nation's infrastructure. Using this technology at home on a "domestic threat" does scare me. Also, if the US openly gains access to other country's technology without our permission our public perception internationally will plummet even further. Who will say what is right and what is wrong nationally and internationally. It always seems to be the United States government in both cases.
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely an issue where there isn't a definite "right answer." Even if the NSA "finds a balance" between protecting national security, and "going too far," who will agree with where the line has been drawn? I'm sure that the people running this program think it is necessary even if we don't, or if citizens at large don't. Who is to say who is right?
ReplyDeleteI understand that the NSA is trying to look out for our country and citizens, but with all of the surveillance that they have implemented, I feel like they are assuming citizens to be guilty until proven innocent unlike the latter. Americans are supposed to be innocent until proven guilty. Like stated before, there is a fine line between looking out for the country, and invading peoples privacy.
ReplyDeleteThis brings up the issue of national security again. Yeah it's creepy that they are hacking our devices but it is with reason. If they honestly believe their could be threats they should be doing this.
ReplyDeleteIt's kind of weird and also kind of fascinating that the NSA can do something like this. Violating privacy is a little weird and definitely creepy and out of line. But possibly being able to stop cyber attacks is pretty cool. However, like Noelle, I think that there has to be a line between where something is protecting the nation as opposed to going too far. It will be almost impossible to find a middle ground because there's always going to be someone who isn't happy.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Tim. This surveillance is necessary to prevent attacks. I don't see the harm in citizens privacy here. The government is not snooping around everyone's computers for no reason. I don't understand why people are so against this surveillance unless you have something to hide. It's not like the information found is posted to the public, so I do not see the big issue.
ReplyDeleteThe concept of innocent until proven guilty is all but dead in today's America. The idea of searching through a nations' personal information without probable cause is not only morally wrong, but unconstitutional as well. This concept that national security takes precedence over liberty is an idea that is only prevelant in the absolute most extreme of cases. Would you consider it permissible to be stopped and searched on the street on the grounds of "you have nothing to hide?"
ReplyDeleteAlthough my political views are very different from Max's, i definitely agree with him on this matter. I was appalled after reading this article and the government's disregard for due process. This sort of invasion allows the government to access all of your information, even without internet access. The actions of the NSA, especially in regards to the conflicts with the Chinese government, show a great deal of hypocrisy. The fact that we are using this technology, while a country without freedom of speech isn't, is abhorrent. The use of this technology disregards the need for search warrants and is an immense invasion of privacy. Also, the technology behind it is very impressive and must have required a great deal of funding, which shows the efforts that the government will make in order to invade your privacy.
ReplyDeleteThe intentions of the N.S.A. are good, I understand they are making these choices is a safety measure. In this case, though, I feel these actions are in complete violation of privacy and, as Max said, unconstitutional. What really took me back was the fact that the government can access your information even without internet. With that being said, no one has any privacy, which I don't think is fair one bit.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with Max on this one. Personally, I have never been a big fan of the N.S.A. It seems like today, it has become more acceptable to invade people's privacy online. No one would tolerate the government searching through their mailboxes but emails and social media are fair game. It is unconstitutional and wrong. When will it stop if nobody stands up to the N.S.A.!
ReplyDeleteI think that any society or electorate or whatever that is willing to sacrifice privacy and freedom for security is really doomed. We need to protect ourselves from our own goverment just as we would for a spy trying to get into our computers. Privacy is important to humanity, not only as a political issue. New technologies are going to create challenges, and we need to work to make sure that our privacy is maintained through our inevitable innovations.
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