spyware/malware preinstalled on some machines -man-in-the-middle on ssl connections

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the reuters article is most revealing:

 

“…Komodia’s website says it produces a “hijacker” that allows users to view data encrypted with SSL technology.

 

“The hijacker uses Komodia’s redirector platform to allow you easy access to the data and the ability to modify, redirect, block, and record the data without triggering the target browser’s certification warning,” according to the site.

 

Marc Rogers, a researcher with CloudFlare, said that means companies which deploy Komodia technology can snoop on web traffic.

 

“These guys can do everything from just collect a little bit of marketing information, all the way to building a profile on you and spying on your banking connections,” he said. “It’s a very dangerous slope.”   …”

 

 

http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSKBN0LO21U20150221

see also:

 

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-31533028

 

tech info:  http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/529496

 

 

2013.5.30 Fawn spotted in woods :)

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 2013.5.30

Spotted this fawn this morning while taking the pooch buddy through the woods. It was lying down by itself in a somewhat secluded spot. I just happened to look in the proper direction at the right time. After awhile, it stood up and we left. I hope its mother was nearby and I think she was as we saw a large deer leap across the highway just before entering the woods. The pooch was curious but well mannered the whole time 🙂 We circled back through about an hour later past same spot and the fawn was still there.

https://vivaldi.net/media/com_easysocial/photos/23656/69940/img-6741x1024_original.jpg

 

 

 

https://vivaldi.net/media/com_easysocial/photos/23656/69941/img-6703x_original.jpg

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