[ NNSquad ] Windows 8 Tells Microsoft About Everything You Install, Not Very Securely

[Lauren Weinstein <lauren@vortex.com>]

Windows 8 Tells Microsoft About Everything You Install, Not Very Securely

http://j.mp/OAgTuY  (Nadim Kobeissi)

   "Update: According to Microsoft, SmartScreen sends a hash of the app
    installer and its digital signature, if any. A combination of the hash
    and the user's IP address is still enough to identify that IP address
    x attempted to install software y.  Update 2: Another researcher has
    discovered that a filename of the app you're trying to install is
    indeed sent to Microsoft. This severely strengthens privacy concerns."

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--Lauren--
Lauren Weinstein (lauren@vortex.com): http://www.vortex.com/lauren 
Co-Founder: People For Internet Responsibility: http://www.pfir.org/pfir-info
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