Cyber spies break into govt computers


	Cyber spies break into govt computers

dellarae

3-29-2009 1:14 AM

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dellarae says:

We're next. Notice in the second paragraph "Big Brother-style" phrasing. IS this why our television is really going "Mandatory digital" ? After all, these "Big Brother-style" capabilities are already in use with cell phone technology.

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3-29-2009 11:21 AM

tanyamm

They wouldn't find anything worthwhile on mine.

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