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Announcements => News Articles => Topic started by: AdrianH on July 02, 2011, 08:22:01 AM

Title: Proof positive that "Cloud computing" is totally unsafe!
Post by: AdrianH on July 02, 2011, 08:22:01 AM

http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/US-authorities-have-access-to-European-cloud-data-1270961.html


US authorities have access to European cloud data



http://www.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/microsoft-admits-patriot-act-can-access-eu-based-cloud-data/11225



Microsoft admits Patriot Act can access EU-based cloud data


It is already a known fact that Cloud providers servers are easily accesible to hackers/crackers, now we see that the positively seive like qualities of US Govt. agencies servers are also available to leak your data to any schoolboy that wants it.

Title: Re: Proof positive that "Cloud computing" is totally unsafe!
Post by: roseway on July 02, 2011, 08:35:01 AM

Frightening, isn't it? :(

Title: Re: Proof positive that "Cloud computing" is totally unsafe!
Post by: silversurfer44 on July 02, 2011, 09:34:47 AM

Frightening indeed, but not that surprising really. How could anyone expect data of any kind be secure when in the cloud computing environment? What is surprising is the power given to the all mighty US. How many networks are involved in this cloud computing, both here and abroad?

Title: Re: Proof positive that "Cloud computing" is totally unsafe!
Post by: burakkucat on July 02, 2011, 10:34:50 AM

My attitude has always been that all my data will reside on my disks, within my own environment. It is my responsibility to ensure the data integrity by maintaining suitable regular backups.

No latest "gee-whiz" buzz-word will ever change my opinion. :no:

Title: Re: Proof positive that "Cloud computing" is totally unsafe!
Post by: geep on July 05, 2011, 07:15:29 PM

I have wondered if the Chinese made network equipment being installed by BT is secure. I remember that David Blunkett raised this matter a couple of years ago. Having said that, I suppose that I could be equally paranoid about US or French equipment. Maybe I need to sever my Internet connection, build myself a Faraday cage, get a load of batteries to power my PC and do all my computing in my new secure environment!

Cheers,
Peter

Title: Re: Proof positive that "Cloud computing" is totally unsafe!
Post by: waltergmw on July 05, 2011, 08:03:06 PM

@ Peter,

Of course it is secure between vendor and purchaser !!!!!!!!!!!!

Given that a foreign agency allegedly managed to change the centrifuge controller software to spin at the maximum speed but only report the normal operating speeds in Iran, I suspect that the whole WWW is compromised and must be considered an unsafe environment.

Kind regards,
Walter