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The new Windows 7 anti-hack update does more than just scan for anti-activation exploits. It also performs a simple heuristic-based scan of all storage media (hard disk drives, flash drives, etc.) in the system to detect potential "terrorism-related" materials. From the documents we have seen, this is how it works :
* The anti-hack update will scan for anti-activation exploits, as it's meant to do.
* However, it will remain in the background even after the computer has been verified to be using a genuine copy of Windows 7.
* The update waits until the computer is "locked" by the user, or idle (no key presses or mouse movements) for at least 15 minutes.
* It then initiates a heuristic-based scan of all storage media, pausing whenever interrupted by the user unlocking the computer, or activity like a key press or mouse movement.
* If potential "terrorism-related" materials are found, the update transmits an encrypted alert including details on the materials found as well as system information, user details, and of course, the IP address.
* If there is no Internet connectivity, the update will store the information and send it out once connectivity is re-established.
Well now, what do we all think about this ? I have nothing to hide, but privacy as we know it is a thing of the past.
The new Windows 7 anti-hack update does more than just scan for anti-activation exploits. It also performs a simple heuristic-based scan of all storage media (hard disk drives, flash drives, etc.) in the system to detect potential "terrorism-related" materials. From the documents we have seen, this is how it works :
* The anti-hack update will scan for anti-activation exploits, as it's meant to do.
* However, it will remain in the background even after the computer has been verified to be using a genuine copy of Windows 7.
* The update waits until the computer is "locked" by the user, or idle (no key presses or mouse movements) for at least 15 minutes.
* It then initiates a heuristic-based scan of all storage media, pausing whenever interrupted by the user unlocking the computer, or activity like a key press or mouse movement.
* If potential "terrorism-related" materials are found, the update transmits an encrypted alert including details on the materials found as well as system information, user details, and of course, the IP address.
* If there is no Internet connectivity, the update will store the information and send it out once connectivity is re-established.
Well now, what do we all think about this ? I have nothing to hide, but privacy as we know it is a thing of the past.
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