Indeed. I want specifics. Anyone on here have inside knowledge? On Jul 22, 2013 5:24 PM, "Neil Blazevic" <[email protected]> wrote:
> 'Monitoring' seems to imply some kind of massive filter looking for > particular kinds of behavior or all behaviour from particular IPs. > > On 22 July 2013 17:11, James S. K. Makumbi <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Most of it is targeted email addresses and known computer users and “low >> hanging fruit”. Insecure accounts.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On >> Behalf Of *Kyle Spencer >> *Sent:* 22 July 2013 17:05 >> *To:* Uganda Linux User Group >> *Subject:* Re: [LUG] Monitor: Government starts monitoring internet use** >> ** >> >> ** ** >> >> The article is light on specifics. I am interested to know how they >> conduct their surveillance. **** >> >> On Jul 22, 2013 5:02 PM, "Neil Blazevic" <[email protected]> wrote:* >> *** >> >> I wonder what kind of tech and team they've got running the filtering!*** >> * >> >> ** ** >> >> >> http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Government-starts-monitoring-internet-use/-/688334/1922454/-/iyxcwdz/-/index.html >> **** >> >> ** ** >> >> *Government starts monitoring internet use***** >> >> ** ** >> >> By Stephen Otage**** >> >> ** ** >> >> The government has started monitoring all transactions and conversations >> conducted over the internet. This is said to be a measure to secure the >> public against cybercrimes as well as increasing national security.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Speaking at the launch of the collaboration with the Korean Internet >> Security Agency, Mr James Saaka, the executive director National >> Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U), observed that much as the >> public will be cagey about their privacy, the looming threats from internet >> crimes cannot be underestimated.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Attacks**** >> >> The development follows a recent wave of cybercrimes targeting banks, >> telephone companies, government agencies and individuals. “What is there to >> hide anyway? Most of the information people call private is basic >> information... We have seen attacks. Many people are suffering but they >> cannot speak,” the NITA-U boss said.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Hackers often use the internet to access private information, mainly >> concerning finances.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> [email protected]**** >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug >> >> Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: >> [email protected] >> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug >> To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug >> >> The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: >> http://www.infocom.co.ug/ >> >> The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including >> attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in >> any way.**** >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug >> >> Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: >> [email protected] >> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug >> To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug >> >> The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: >> http://www.infocom.co.ug/ >> >> The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including >> attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in >> any way. >> > > > _______________________________________________ > The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug > > Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: > [email protected] > Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug > To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug > > The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: > http://www.infocom.co.ug/ > > The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including > attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in > any way. >
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