I don't really think 'bricking' the toy is a problem at all. What I do think is that the parents are the ones entrusted with the task 'or else'. They should be after the toy maker forcing it to remotely brick the toy and refund every single sale. IoT and other Internet connected devices that fail at basic security should get the same treatment. Unless lousy security starts costing real money to the companies involved this will not stop. Sure we have to clearly define the security needed there (ie: device storage encryption and data transport encryption, data collection must be opt-in etc) but the ones responsible for the screw ups must be punished.
So the only issue here is the Govt should be hitting the makers, not the parents.
Nintendo couldn't take an opportunity and run with it even if it slapped them in the face with no mercy then jumped in their lap. It's no surprise they are barely making it for years now.
Obviously there's no need to keep those efforts up. The statistics make it clear that white, Christian, rich good men aren't being targeted. Only filthy black, rape-y Hispanic and generally obnoxious non Pure Americans (TM) are suffering. So all is functioning well. HAIL DRUMPF!
It is simply awesome to watch a game being played with expertise, whatever the game is even if it's not multiplayer. It's pleasing to see games finally getting rid of the prejudice that stuck to them for almost all their history.
It's the same rationale some are trying to show that stupid EME thing W3C is possibly allowing into HTML5 standard. If memory serves Doctorow used a simple but beautiful analogy: if you need to diet then keep the caloric food out of your reach. If it's in the cupboard/fridge you will end up eating everything.
DRM, site blocking, ContentID, DMCA takedown notices without due process... They are all consistently abused by the MAFIAA simply because they can. The system must be crafted in an abuse-resistant way because you can bet all your money for an easy win that if it can be abused it will be.
What happens when the keys to the backdoors are released to the wild? And believe me, it's not a matter of if but rather when. Are they going to have a "Plan B encryption" ready to replace THE ENTIRE FLAWED ENCRYPTION SYSTEM they want to implement in a matter of hours before too much damage is done?
Ask them this next time they spew the 'backdoor' bs. Even the most secure conscious companies have been through security incidents of some degree, what makes anybody think the Government is going to do it right and keep the magic keys from falling into bad hands? What makes anybody think that among the 'good guys' aren't one or two spies/criminals pretending to be good?
No really, ask them these questions. I expect some bone cracking, joint dislocating tap dancing to avoid those questions.
"Officials don't know who was responsible for the hacking, but Vaz said "with a good deal of confidence that this was someone outside our system" and in the Dallas area."
Sure it may be old and stuff but the fact it hasn't been updated with more robust security is a problem in itself.
Once again with feeling: keep critical infrastructure disconnected from the internet. If something critical needs to be connected for some reason then make it ignore anything other than approved devices that are very well protected against external files (USB sticks, mail attachments and all).
So you need to run an external file in that machine? Send us a copy to be tested for malicious behavior in an isolated system first.
It doesn't fully prevent problems, no security system is 100% effective but at the very least you'll be protected against the average bozo and with luck only state sponsored hackers will manage to do anything more than a scratch.
More like "Ajit Pai to fox: I've already killed and roasted all the chicken, have nice meals."
But Pai is just one of the examples. Banks already got their roasted chicken meals and there are more coming. Auto makers, fossil fuel industry, health care insurance etc. I'm sure the US will survive Trump but healing from the idiot will take decades.
"Most of those whose information was sought were innocent bystanders who had the unforeseeable misfortune of communicating with -- or being Facebook friends of -- people caught up in an incredibly broad and far-reaching fraud investigation."
And here's the thing, most criminals don't appear to be criminals and this is specially true for white collar or non-violent crimes (unless you are the Brazilian intelligence agency, then they look like this in this banner asking citizens to contact them prior to the olympics: https://i.imgur.com/1PFGD1C.jpg). So it's certain all of us are connected somehow at some point with at least one 'crook'.
If there's no way companies can fight back those warrants then STASI is effectively in operation.
Your last phrase hits the nail beautifully. As much as those engaged in CP should be punished it's not "ends justify means" party. If anything law enforcement should be thoroughly shamed for ignoring due process and letting these people walk free. Of course people will instead lash out at judges who chose to protect their own rights as if they are helping the criminals.
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So the only issue here is the Govt should be hitting the makers, not the parents.
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Reporter: "How long do you think it'll take to crack this DRM?"
Gamer: "One,"
Reporter: "One what? Month? Weeks?"
Gamer: "Zero..."
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Ahem.
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While such move is pretty good, sanity says DRM should be banned entirely.
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When your goal has ceased to be 'justice' then it's only natural this kind of bs is allowed.
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DRM, site blocking, ContentID, DMCA takedown notices without due process... They are all consistently abused by the MAFIAA simply because they can. The system must be crafted in an abuse-resistant way because you can bet all your money for an easy win that if it can be abused it will be.
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Re: Bribery
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Ask them this next time they spew the 'backdoor' bs. Even the most secure conscious companies have been through security incidents of some degree, what makes anybody think the Government is going to do it right and keep the magic keys from falling into bad hands? What makes anybody think that among the 'good guys' aren't one or two spies/criminals pretending to be good?
No really, ask them these questions. I expect some bone cracking, joint dislocating tap dancing to avoid those questions.
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"Officials don't know who was responsible for the hacking, but Vaz said "with a good deal of confidence that this was someone outside our system" and in the Dallas area."
Sure it may be old and stuff but the fact it hasn't been updated with more robust security is a problem in itself.
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So you need to run an external file in that machine? Send us a copy to be tested for malicious behavior in an isolated system first.
It doesn't fully prevent problems, no security system is 100% effective but at the very least you'll be protected against the average bozo and with luck only state sponsored hackers will manage to do anything more than a scratch.
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Re: Yeah, right
But Pai is just one of the examples. Banks already got their roasted chicken meals and there are more coming. Auto makers, fossil fuel industry, health care insurance etc. I'm sure the US will survive Trump but healing from the idiot will take decades.
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And here's the thing, most criminals don't appear to be criminals and this is specially true for white collar or non-violent crimes (unless you are the Brazilian intelligence agency, then they look like this in this banner asking citizens to contact them prior to the olympics: https://i.imgur.com/1PFGD1C.jpg). So it's certain all of us are connected somehow at some point with at least one 'crook'.
If there's no way companies can fight back those warrants then STASI is effectively in operation.
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