SN980 trusting MITM's (e.g., Kaspersky)

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The discussion in SN980 concerning Kaspersky software being banned from the united states begs the question; can/should we trust any US giant tech company which continue to prove to be untrustworthy by working with our government in direct violation of the 4A? Their fine print doesn't give them a pass...our terrestrial binary infrastructure, soup to nuts, is such a security mess by design!

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Well, so far have clicked on every link from the newsletter. One a week, to remind me to get the shownotes, open them in a new tab, and then read along with the video when it arrives in my podcast feed and rolls to the watch position, is nice.
 
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f1assistance said:
The discussion in SN980 concerning Kaspersky software being banned from the united states begs the question; can/should we trust any US giant tech company which continue to prove to be untrustworthy by working with our government in direct violation of the 4A? Their fine print doesn't give them a pass...our terrestrial binary infrastructure, soup to nuts, is such a security mess by design
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It is a bit like trusting MS to secure a network or wifi...if I can't secure a door into my own house myself, I'm nailing it shut. Man simply isn't up to the burden of trust and faith they put in one another. Even if I trust Steve, how could I possibly know who he trusts? Plus, I like Steve. Why would I put such a burden on him?!?

I trust a full-blooded Great Pyrenees. That's it. That's my entire list of trusted beings.
 
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It is a bit like trusting MS to secure a network or wifi...if I can't secure a door into my own house myself, I'm nailing it shut. Man simply isn't up to the burden of trust and faith they put in one another. Even if I trust Steve, how could I possibly know who he trusts? Plus, I like Steve. Why would I put such a burden on him?!?

I trust a full-blooded Great Pyrenees. That's it. That's my entire list of trusted beings.
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I love that, I guess when people bring that issue of trust, I guess the question is trust for what? I trust Steve will provide alot good information regarding technology, science and science fiction and things that happen in the world that might have an effect on thing I care about. And I trust Leo and the rest of twit for different and similar reasons, including points of view or insights that I could not get anywhere else that I am aware of. But, for example, the last time I took a changeling math class, I was some what on my own. And far as other concerns I have in my life I not sure why I would or should trust GRC or twit for anything. But I agree, you can trust a good dog for alot of things in life. Love those furry friends!
 
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