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Hi my name is Les Courcha I am a computer security consultant who has been involved in this
industry for almost 30 years. What I am about to share with you should make you very nervous.

I came across this article in the Sydney Morning Herald (June 22 nd 2010) click on this link SMH
to read the full article before returning here. Well how do you feel about this proposal? Before
you answer let me let you in on a little secret well itǯs not really a secret, Norton probably one of
the most respected names in antivirus software recently stated that virusǯs account for less
than 3% of all computer problems. In fact if you install AVG they will also tell you this during the
installation process. Ok now you can answer the question. Personally I am horrified that they
are even considering this proposal. Imagine some stranger being able to see whatǯs on your PC.
Am I exaggerating? this comment is from MacGibbon (one of the committee) MacGibbon argues
for an even stronger process than was recommended by the inquiry, saying ISPs should be
required to monitor whether people going online have security software installed and prevent
them from connecting to the net if they don't. He said this requirement could possibly be
hitched to people subscribing to the upcoming National Broadband Network. "There is software
available, which could be on end-user machines, that would allow my ISP, as I log in, to check
that I have my firewall turned on, that I have an antivirus that [it] approves or recommends
installed on my computer, and that my operating system and browser are patched. And if those
things aren't met, then [my ISP would not] give me [access]," MacGibbon said. MacGibbon said
he was "very supportive" of the bulk of the 34 recommendations contained in the inquiry
report, which is several hundred pages long.
Where will it stop? Think about this for a minute if they (your ISP) can see what type of
antivirus software etc you have on your PC then they will be able to see what else you have on
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What I mean by this is the way the file and directory structure is designed for
your ISP to inspect your computer to see if you have approved antivirus software and anti
spyware software on your PC then it is a simple procedure to see what else you have on your
computer. You might be saying so I have nothing to hide that ǯs fine but do you really want some
young computer geek who is monitoring the system for your ISP to be able to read your emails
or know what you banking details are? I donǯt think so. This is a very serious matter one that all
of us should be concerned about. What can we do about it? Well Iǯve done two things , number 1
Iǯve got in touch with my local MP and expressed my concerns. Secondly I have been busy
writing a piece of software that will hide all my personal data from anyone who attempts to see
what is on my computer either via the internet ( which is almost impossible) or if they happen
to steal it. How does it work? Well Imagine your home has been broken into but nothing has
been stolen, why? Because when the thief broke in every room seemed empty the TV in the
lounge was invisible, the stereo system was invisible and the CD collection that is your pride and
joy is invisible. What happens? the thief leaves empty handed. When you come home you turn
on a special switch and all your possessions reappear! now wouldnǯt that be fantastic. This is
the concept I have used in my new software SafeSecurityPro and it will be available from the
15th July 2010. For more information click here. Remember i       
 

      

 
   
   
Pass this article onto your friends the more people who know what
the government is looking at doing the less chance they have of sneaking it through.