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David: /* News */ ICE will now use Paragon to compromise phones

2025-09-02T20:15:34Z

News: ICE will now use Paragon to compromise phones

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	* [https://www.wired.com/story/what-lt-col-boz-and-big-techs-enlisted-execs-will-do-in-the-army/ Peter Thiel, other Tech CEOs Commissioned as Lieutenant Colonels] Thiel heads Palantir; see previous item.~~<span style="color:red">NEW</span>~~		* [https://archive.is/LV4yC ICE gains access to Paragon's mobile device infection and exfiltration tools] - Tools designed to compromise phones and exfiltrate messages from messengers like Signal now available to ICE. <span style="color:red">NEW</span>
	* [https://www.snopes.com/news/2025/06/13/citizens-palantir-surveillance-database/ US gov't installs vast surveillance infrastructure with Palantir] - Rationale in [https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/stopping-waste-fraud-and-abuse-by-eliminating-information-silos/ EO 14243] is "data sharing" across agencies. When surveillance infrastructure is created by the Executive, [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-last-honest-man-the-cia-the-fbi-the-mafia-and-the-kennedys-and-one-senator-s-fight-to-save-democracy-james-risen/18833451?ean=9780316565141&next=t history] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legacy_of_Ashes_(book) has] [https://bookshop.org/p/books/dark-mirror-edward-snowden-and-the-american-surveillance-state-barton-gellman/12116956?ean=9780143110477&next=t shown], repeatedly, that it will be used in increasingly expansive and abusive ways.~~<span style="color:red">NEW</span>~~		* [https://www.wired.com/story/what-lt-col-boz-and-big-techs-enlisted-execs-will-do-in-the-army/ Peter Thiel, other Tech CEOs Commissioned as Lieutenant Colonels] Thiel heads Palantir; see previous item.
			* [https://www.snopes.com/news/2025/06/13/citizens-palantir-surveillance-database/ US gov't installs vast surveillance infrastructure with Palantir] - Rationale in [https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/stopping-waste-fraud-and-abuse-by-eliminating-information-silos/ EO 14243] is "data sharing" across agencies. When surveillance infrastructure is created by the Executive, [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-last-honest-man-the-cia-the-fbi-the-mafia-and-the-kennedys-and-one-senator-s-fight-to-save-democracy-james-risen/18833451?ean=9780316565141&next=t history] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legacy_of_Ashes_(book) has] [https://bookshop.org/p/books/dark-mirror-edward-snowden-and-the-american-surveillance-state-barton-gellman/12116956?ean=9780143110477&next=t shown], repeatedly, that it will be used in increasingly expansive and abusive ways.
	* [https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/apr/17/google-illegal-monopoly-ad-tech Google again found to be a monopolist] - Judge in case brought by DoJ and coalition of states finds Google liable for “willfully acquiring and maintaining monopoly power” in ad exchanges, paving the way for an argument for a breakup. This adds to separate finding that Google is a monopolist in online search (see below).		* [https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/apr/17/google-illegal-monopoly-ad-tech Google again found to be a monopolist] - Judge in case brought by DoJ and coalition of states finds Google liable for “willfully acquiring and maintaining monopoly power” in ad exchanges, paving the way for an argument for a breakup. This adds to separate finding that Google is a monopolist in online search (see below).
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Klein Mark Klein has Died] - Whistleblower at AT&T revealed the information that led to the the Room 641A scandal. Whistleblowers of conscience like Klein, who are "at the coal face" implementing bad policy, are often highly impactful.		* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Klein Mark Klein has Died] - Whistleblower at AT&T revealed the information that led to the the Room 641A scandal. Whistleblowers of conscience like Klein, who are "at the coal face" implementing bad policy, are often highly impactful.

David: /* News */ Add Thiel is now a Lt. Col. in the US Army Reserves

2025-06-23T21:05:12Z

News: Add Thiel is now a Lt. Col. in the US Army Reserves

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	* [https://www.snopes.com/news/2025/06/13/citizens-palantir-surveillance-database/ US gov't installs vast surveillance infrastructure with Palantir] - Rationale in [https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/stopping-waste-fraud-and-abuse-by-eliminating-information-silos/ EO 14243] is "data sharing" across agencies. When surveillance infrastructure is created by the Executive, [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-last-honest-man-the-cia-the-fbi-the-mafia-and-the-kennedys-and-one-senator-s-fight-to-save-democracy-james-risen/18833451?ean=9780316565141&next=t history] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legacy_of_Ashes_(book) has] [https://bookshop.org/p/books/dark-mirror-edward-snowden-and-the-american-surveillance-state-barton-gellman/12116956?ean=9780143110477&next=t shown], repeatedly, that it will be used in increasingly expansive and abusive ways.		* [https://www.wired.com/story/what-lt-col-boz-and-big-techs-enlisted-execs-will-do-in-the-army/ Peter Thiel, other Tech CEOs Commissioned as Lieutenant Colonels] Thiel heads Palantir; see previous item.<span style="color:red">NEW</span>
			* [https://www.snopes.com/news/2025/06/13/citizens-palantir-surveillance-database/ US gov't installs vast surveillance infrastructure with Palantir] - Rationale in [https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/stopping-waste-fraud-and-abuse-by-eliminating-information-silos/ EO 14243] is "data sharing" across agencies. When surveillance infrastructure is created by the Executive, [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-last-honest-man-the-cia-the-fbi-the-mafia-and-the-kennedys-and-one-senator-s-fight-to-save-democracy-james-risen/18833451?ean=9780316565141&next=t history] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legacy_of_Ashes_(book) has] [https://bookshop.org/p/books/dark-mirror-edward-snowden-and-the-american-surveillance-state-barton-gellman/12116956?ean=9780143110477&next=t shown], repeatedly, that it will be used in increasingly expansive and abusive ways.<span style="color:red">NEW</span>
	* [https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/apr/17/google-illegal-monopoly-ad-tech Google again found to be a monopolist] - Judge in case brought by DoJ and coalition of states finds Google liable for “willfully acquiring and maintaining monopoly power” in ad exchanges, paving the way for an argument for a breakup. This adds to separate finding that Google is a monopolist in online search (see below).		* [https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/apr/17/google-illegal-monopoly-ad-tech Google again found to be a monopolist] - Judge in case brought by DoJ and coalition of states finds Google liable for “willfully acquiring and maintaining monopoly power” in ad exchanges, paving the way for an argument for a breakup. This adds to separate finding that Google is a monopolist in online search (see below).
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Klein Mark Klein has Died] - Whistleblower at AT&T revealed the information that led to the the Room 641A scandal. Whistleblowers of conscience like Klein, who are "at the coal face" implementing bad policy, are often highly impactful.~~<span style="color:red">NEW</span>~~		* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Klein Mark Klein has Died] - Whistleblower at AT&T revealed the information that led to the the Room 641A scandal. Whistleblowers of conscience like Klein, who are "at the coal face" implementing bad policy, are often highly impactful.
	* [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/technology/google-black-history-womens-history.html Google Removes Black History Month, Pride, and Other Cultural Events from Calendar] - [https://framadate.org/abc/en/ Framadate] is an alternative for arranging events with others without endorsing this.		* [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/technology/google-black-history-womens-history.html Google Removes Black History Month, Pride, and Other Cultural Events from Calendar] - [https://framadate.org/abc/en/ Framadate] is an alternative for arranging events with others without endorsing this.
	* [https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/01/victory-federal-court-finally-rules-backdoor-searches-702-data-unconstitutional FBI warrantless backdoor searches of 702 data ruled unconstitutional]		* [https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/01/victory-federal-court-finally-rules-backdoor-searches-702-data-unconstitutional FBI warrantless backdoor searches of 702 data ruled unconstitutional]

David: /* News */ Palantir contract

2025-06-23T20:58:04Z

News: Palantir contract

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	* [https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/apr/17/google-illegal-monopoly-ad-tech Google again found to be a monopolist] - Judge in case brought by DoJ and coalition of states finds Google liable for “willfully acquiring and maintaining monopoly power” in ad exchanges, paving the way for an argument for a breakup. This adds to separate finding that Google is a monopolist in online search (see below).~~<span style="color:red">NEW</span>~~		* [https://www.snopes.com/news/2025/06/13/citizens-palantir-surveillance-database/ US gov't installs vast surveillance infrastructure with Palantir] - Rationale in [https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/stopping-waste-fraud-and-abuse-by-eliminating-information-silos/ EO 14243] is "data sharing" across agencies. When surveillance infrastructure is created by the Executive, [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-last-honest-man-the-cia-the-fbi-the-mafia-and-the-kennedys-and-one-senator-s-fight-to-save-democracy-james-risen/18833451?ean=9780316565141&next=t history] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legacy_of_Ashes_(book) has] [https://bookshop.org/p/books/dark-mirror-edward-snowden-and-the-american-surveillance-state-barton-gellman/12116956?ean=9780143110477&next=t shown], repeatedly, that it will be used in increasingly expansive and abusive ways.
			* [https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/apr/17/google-illegal-monopoly-ad-tech Google again found to be a monopolist] - Judge in case brought by DoJ and coalition of states finds Google liable for “willfully acquiring and maintaining monopoly power” in ad exchanges, paving the way for an argument for a breakup. This adds to separate finding that Google is a monopolist in online search (see below).
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Klein Mark Klein has Died] - Whistleblower at AT&T revealed the information that led to the the Room 641A scandal. Whistleblowers of conscience like Klein, who are "at the coal face" implementing bad policy, are often highly impactful.<span style="color:red">NEW</span>		* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Klein Mark Klein has Died] - Whistleblower at AT&T revealed the information that led to the the Room 641A scandal. Whistleblowers of conscience like Klein, who are "at the coal face" implementing bad policy, are often highly impactful.<span style="color:red">NEW</span>
	* [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/technology/google-black-history-womens-history.html Google Removes Black History Month, Pride, and Other Cultural Events from Calendar] - [https://framadate.org/abc/en/ Framadate] is an alternative for arranging events with others without endorsing this.		* [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/technology/google-black-history-womens-history.html Google Removes Black History Month, Pride, and Other Cultural Events from Calendar] - [https://framadate.org/abc/en/ Framadate] is an alternative for arranging events with others without endorsing this.

David: /* News */ Google found to be a monopolist in DoJ antitrust case

2025-04-17T18:20:50Z

News: Google found to be a monopolist in DoJ antitrust case

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			* [https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/apr/17/google-illegal-monopoly-ad-tech Google again found to be a monopolist] - Judge in case brought by DoJ and coalition of states finds Google liable for “willfully acquiring and maintaining monopoly power” in ad exchanges, paving the way for an argument for a breakup. This adds to separate finding that Google is a monopolist in online search (see below).<span style="color:red">NEW</span>
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Klein Mark Klein has Died] - Whistleblower at AT&T revealed the information that led to the the Room 641A scandal. Whistleblowers of conscience like Klein, who are "at the coal face" implementing bad policy, are often highly impactful.<span style="color:red">NEW</span>		* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Klein Mark Klein has Died] - Whistleblower at AT&T revealed the information that led to the the Room 641A scandal. Whistleblowers of conscience like Klein, who are "at the coal face" implementing bad policy, are often highly impactful.<span style="color:red">NEW</span>
	* [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/technology/google-black-history-womens-history.html Google Removes Black History Month, Pride, and Other Cultural Events from Calendar] - [https://framadate.org/abc/en/ Framadate] is an alternative for arranging events with others without endorsing this.		* [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/technology/google-black-history-womens-history.html Google Removes Black History Month, Pride, and Other Cultural Events from Calendar] - [https://framadate.org/abc/en/ Framadate] is an alternative for arranging events with others without endorsing this.

David: /* News */ Added Mark Klein death

2025-03-20T17:59:44Z

News: Added Mark Klein death

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	* [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/technology/google-black-history-womens-history.html Google Removes Black History Month, Pride, and Other Cultural Events from Calendar] - [https://framadate.org/abc/en/ Framadate] is an alternative for arranging events with others without endorsing this.~~<span style="color:red">NEW</span>~~		* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Klein Mark Klein has Died] - Whistleblower at AT&T revealed the information that led to the the Room 641A scandal. Whistleblowers of conscience like Klein, who are "at the coal face" implementing bad policy, are often highly impactful.<span style="color:red">NEW</span>
			* [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/technology/google-black-history-womens-history.html Google Removes Black History Month, Pride, and Other Cultural Events from Calendar] - [https://framadate.org/abc/en/ Framadate] is an alternative for arranging events with others without endorsing this.
	* [https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/01/victory-federal-court-finally-rules-backdoor-searches-702-data-unconstitutional FBI warrantless backdoor searches of 702 data ruled unconstitutional]		* [https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/01/victory-federal-court-finally-rules-backdoor-searches-702-data-unconstitutional FBI warrantless backdoor searches of 702 data ruled unconstitutional]
	* [https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/google-authenticator Google Authenticator a Pretext for Collecting Data] - This is reminiscent of Facebook and Twitter collecting a phone number for multi-factor auth., then using it for marketing (the FTC was not amused).		* [https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/google-authenticator Google Authenticator a Pretext for Collecting Data] - This is reminiscent of Facebook and Twitter collecting a phone number for multi-factor auth., then using it for marketing (the FTC was not amused).

David: /* News */ Google Calendar removes cultural events

2025-03-07T18:25:15Z

News: Google Calendar removes cultural events

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	* [https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/01/victory-federal-court-finally-rules-backdoor-searches-702-data-unconstitutional FBI warrantless backdoor searches of 702 data ruled unconstitutional] ~~<span style="color:red">NEW</span>~~		* [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/technology/google-black-history-womens-history.html Google Removes Black History Month, Pride, and Other Cultural Events from Calendar] - [https://framadate.org/abc/en/ Framadate] is an alternative for arranging events with others without endorsing this.<span style="color:red">NEW</span>
			* [https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/01/victory-federal-court-finally-rules-backdoor-searches-702-data-unconstitutional FBI warrantless backdoor searches of 702 data ruled unconstitutional]
	* [https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/google-authenticator Google Authenticator a Pretext for Collecting Data] - This is reminiscent of Facebook and Twitter collecting a phone number for multi-factor auth., then using it for marketing (the FTC was not amused).		* [https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/google-authenticator Google Authenticator a Pretext for Collecting Data] - This is reminiscent of Facebook and Twitter collecting a phone number for multi-factor auth., then using it for marketing (the FTC was not amused).
	* [https://www.csoonline.com/article/3562701/chinese-researchers-break-rsa-encryption-with-a-quantum-computer.html New Quantum Attack on Cryptosystems We All Rely On] - The important bit is that 22-bit RSA is broken. The small key used here is not reassuring, given how scaling works with quantum networks.		* [https://www.csoonline.com/article/3562701/chinese-researchers-break-rsa-encryption-with-a-quantum-computer.html New Quantum Attack on Cryptosystems We All Rely On] - The important bit is that 22-bit RSA is broken. The small key used here is not reassuring, given how scaling works with quantum networks.

David: /* News */ 702 ruling

2025-01-22T23:48:58Z

News: 702 ruling

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	* [https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/google-authenticator Google Authenticator a Pretext for Collecting Data] - This is reminiscent of Facebook and Twitter collecting a phone number for multi-factor auth., then using it for marketing (the FTC was not amused).~~<span style="color:red">NEW</span>~~		* [https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/01/victory-federal-court-finally-rules-backdoor-searches-702-data-unconstitutional FBI warrantless backdoor searches of 702 data ruled unconstitutional] <span style="color:red">NEW</span>
			* [https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/google-authenticator Google Authenticator a Pretext for Collecting Data] - This is reminiscent of Facebook and Twitter collecting a phone number for multi-factor auth., then using it for marketing (the FTC was not amused).
	* [https://www.csoonline.com/article/3562701/chinese-researchers-break-rsa-encryption-with-a-quantum-computer.html New Quantum Attack on Cryptosystems We All Rely On] - The important bit is that 22-bit RSA is broken. The small key used here is not reassuring, given how scaling works with quantum networks.		* [https://www.csoonline.com/article/3562701/chinese-researchers-break-rsa-encryption-with-a-quantum-computer.html New Quantum Attack on Cryptosystems We All Rely On] - The important bit is that 22-bit RSA is broken. The small key used here is not reassuring, given how scaling works with quantum networks.
	* [https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldocs/gdpzmaxjxvw/United%20States%20v%20Google%2020240805.pdf Google violated antitrust law with search monopoly] - Google "is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly," U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said. This might explain why Google holds [https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-judge-rules-google-broke-antitrust-law-search-case-2024-08-05/ 90-95% of the search market], despite [https://mashable.com/article/google-search-low-quality-research plummeting search quality] (see also item immediately below).		* [https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldocs/gdpzmaxjxvw/United%20States%20v%20Google%2020240805.pdf Google violated antitrust law with search monopoly] - Google "is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly," U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said. This might explain why Google holds [https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-judge-rules-google-broke-antitrust-law-search-case-2024-08-05/ 90-95% of the search market], despite [https://mashable.com/article/google-search-low-quality-research plummeting search quality] (see also item immediately below).

David: /* News */ Grammar and mechanics

2025-01-16T19:01:12Z

News: Grammar and mechanics

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	* [https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/google-authenticator Google Authenticator A Pretext for Collecting Data] - This is reminiscent of Facebook and Twitter collecting phone ~~numbers~~ for multi-factor auth., then using it for marketing (the FTC was not amused).<span style="color:red">NEW</span>		* [https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/google-authenticator Google Authenticator a Pretext for Collecting Data] - This is reminiscent of Facebook and Twitter collecting a phone number for multi-factor auth., then using it for marketing (the FTC was not amused).<span style="color:red">NEW</span>
	* [https://www.csoonline.com/article/3562701/chinese-researchers-break-rsa-encryption-with-a-quantum-computer.html New Quantum Attack on Cryptosystems We All Rely On] - The important bit is that 22-bit RSA is broken. The small key used here is not reassuring, given how scaling works with quantum networks.		* [https://www.csoonline.com/article/3562701/chinese-researchers-break-rsa-encryption-with-a-quantum-computer.html New Quantum Attack on Cryptosystems We All Rely On] - The important bit is that 22-bit RSA is broken. The small key used here is not reassuring, given how scaling works with quantum networks.
	* [https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldocs/gdpzmaxjxvw/United%20States%20v%20Google%2020240805.pdf Google violated antitrust law with search monopoly] - Google "is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly," U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said. This might explain why Google holds [https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-judge-rules-google-broke-antitrust-law-search-case-2024-08-05/ 90-95% of the search market], despite [https://mashable.com/article/google-search-low-quality-research plummeting search quality] (see also item immediately below).		* [https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldocs/gdpzmaxjxvw/United%20States%20v%20Google%2020240805.pdf Google violated antitrust law with search monopoly] - Google "is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly," U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said. This might explain why Google holds [https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-judge-rules-google-broke-antitrust-law-search-case-2024-08-05/ 90-95% of the search market], despite [https://mashable.com/article/google-search-low-quality-research plummeting search quality] (see also item immediately below).

David: /* News */

2025-01-15T21:10:26Z

News

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	[[File:Calvin-messing-with-data-2.jpg\|size=400px\|frame\|An early insight from Calvin. [[Calvin_messing_with_data\|Click for the rest]] ]]		[[File:Calvin-messing-with-data-2.jpg\|size=400px\|frame\|An early insight from Calvin. [[Calvin_messing_with_data\|Click for the rest]] ]]

	* [https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/google-authenticator Google Authenticator A Pretext for Collecting Data] - ~~At least 8 categories of data are collected,~~ reminiscent of Facebook and Twitter collecting phone numbers for multi-factor auth., then using it for marketing (the FTC was not amused).<span style="color:red">NEW</span>		* [https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/google-authenticator Google Authenticator A Pretext for Collecting Data] - This is reminiscent of Facebook and Twitter collecting phone numbers for multi-factor auth., then using it for marketing (the FTC was not amused).<span style="color:red">NEW</span>
	* [https://www.csoonline.com/article/3562701/chinese-researchers-break-rsa-encryption-with-a-quantum-computer.html New Quantum Attack on Cryptosystems We All Rely On] - The important bit is that 22-bit RSA is broken. The small key used here is not reassuring, given how scaling works with quantum networks.		* [https://www.csoonline.com/article/3562701/chinese-researchers-break-rsa-encryption-with-a-quantum-computer.html New Quantum Attack on Cryptosystems We All Rely On] - The important bit is that 22-bit RSA is broken. The small key used here is not reassuring, given how scaling works with quantum networks.
	* [https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldocs/gdpzmaxjxvw/United%20States%20v%20Google%2020240805.pdf Google violated antitrust law with search monopoly] - Google "is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly," U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said. This might explain why Google holds [https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-judge-rules-google-broke-antitrust-law-search-case-2024-08-05/ 90-95% of the search market], despite [https://mashable.com/article/google-search-low-quality-research plummeting search quality] (see also item immediately below).		* [https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldocs/gdpzmaxjxvw/United%20States%20v%20Google%2020240805.pdf Google violated antitrust law with search monopoly] - Google "is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly," U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said. This might explain why Google holds [https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-judge-rules-google-broke-antitrust-law-search-case-2024-08-05/ 90-95% of the search market], despite [https://mashable.com/article/google-search-low-quality-research plummeting search quality] (see also item immediately below).

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	* [https://www.csoonline.com/article/3562701/chinese-researchers-break-rsa-encryption-with-a-quantum-computer.html New Quantum Attack on Cryptosystems We All Rely On ~~by Chinese Researchers~~] - The important bit is that 22-bit RSA is broken. The small key used here is not reassuring, given how scaling works with quantum networks.~~<span style="color:red">NEW</span>~~		* [https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/google-authenticator Google Authenticator A Pretext for Collecting Data] - At least 8 categories of data are collected, reminiscent of Facebook and Twitter collecting phone numbers for multi-factor auth., then using it for marketing (the FTC was not amused).<span style="color:red">NEW</span>
			* [https://www.csoonline.com/article/3562701/chinese-researchers-break-rsa-encryption-with-a-quantum-computer.html New Quantum Attack on Cryptosystems We All Rely On] - The important bit is that 22-bit RSA is broken. The small key used here is not reassuring, given how scaling works with quantum networks.
	* [https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldocs/gdpzmaxjxvw/United%20States%20v%20Google%2020240805.pdf Google violated antitrust law with search monopoly] - Google "is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly," U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said. This might explain why Google holds [https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-judge-rules-google-broke-antitrust-law-search-case-2024-08-05/ 90-95% of the search market], despite [https://mashable.com/article/google-search-low-quality-research plummeting search quality] (see also item immediately below).		* [https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldocs/gdpzmaxjxvw/United%20States%20v%20Google%2020240805.pdf Google violated antitrust law with search monopoly] - Google "is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly," U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said. This might explain why Google holds [https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-judge-rules-google-broke-antitrust-law-search-case-2024-08-05/ 90-95% of the search market], despite [https://mashable.com/article/google-search-low-quality-research plummeting search quality] (see also item immediately below).
	* [https://www.justice.gov/d9/2023-11/417581.pdf DOJ Public Filing of Internal Google Emails Shows Push for "Engagement Hacking" at Expense of User Experience] -- "There was a good reason our founders separated search from ads. Are you guys signing up for this?" (p. 7). They did sign up for it, and the former head of Ads is now head of Search.		* [https://www.justice.gov/d9/2023-11/417581.pdf DOJ Public Filing of Internal Google Emails Shows Push for "Engagement Hacking" at Expense of User Experience] -- "There was a good reason our founders separated search from ads. Are you guys signing up for this?" (p. 7). They did sign up for it, and the former head of Ads is now head of Search.