Windows updates and user-consent

First we learnt from Heise Security that the Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) tool sends some user computer related data to microsoft servers even if the user cancels installation of WGA. This includes values from the registry such as a unique GUID which may aid in computer identification. Now it turns out all Microsoft updates engage in similar behaviour. A Microsoft developer says it's all innocuous.

Any website can see what you have on your clipboard

Any website can see what you have on your clipboard: "That is if you're using Windows + IE which lots of people do. Copy something onto your clipboard and then follow the link & scroll to the bottom. Never copy and paste a password again- no, I know you'd never do it, but tell your parents not to :)"

Facebook Scrambles after Unexpected Privacy Fumble

Facebook Scrambles after Unexpected Privacy Fumble: Facebook is responding to the recent uproar among its users by deploying better privacy protections and control, as well as being more open about future changes. This could be a case study for other social networking sites on how to avoid or deal with similar problems in the future.

Spying on the HP Board

Spying on the HP Board: "Fascinating story. Basically, the chairman of Hewlett-Packard, annoyed at leaks, hired investigators to track down the phone records (including home and cell) of the other HP board members.