The web is creepy (ier)

It's creepy, knowing someone might be watching me. Why do they need that?

Robert Stone

Recommended reading for computer privacy.  Al Gore must have invented the Internet, it’s as creepy as he is.  To see what is on your computer try:

Privacy Check

And read more here: http://privacycheck.komando.com/

We've all had the feeling that Websites know a little too much. You'll see ads tailored for your location. They may be ads for a local business. Or, the ads mention your city. You'll also notice ads for products similar to ones you've searched for.

These ads can seem creepy. But, they're a symptom of a bigger problem. Sites are tracking you online. They're gathering your information and putting it into databases. And the sites can build a very detailed profile of you.

By checking the sites you visit, they know your interests. They may be able to determine medical conditions and political affiliation. Other information reveals your location. And they may be able to tie all this information to your real-world identity.

http://www.komando.com/

In view of all the deadly computer viruses that have been spreading lately, Weekend Update would like to remind you: when you link up to another computer, you’re linking up to every computer that that computer has ever linked up to.

Dennis Miller