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US to start testing universal internet IDs to combat fraud
(Engadget): http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/06/nstic-government-internet-id/
"But the government hopes this universal ID can replace people's logins
for various places on the internet in the future. Obviously, not
everyone will be thrilled by this development; after all, we're now
very much aware of the NSA's love for snooping. Plus, it's risky using
just a single log-in for various services like banking and social
security. If you're one of those people, then cross your fingers and
hope that NSTIC's completely voluntary, like what the government
promised during the project's inception."
- - -
I ripped apart NSTIC when it was announced. And given events since
then, anyone who willingly participates in this is -- to use the
vernacular -- an idiot.
--Lauren--
Lauren Weinstein (lauren@vortex.com): http://www.vortex.com/lauren
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