Hackers, Spammers and Priests

Posted by JoeAm on March 21, 2013 · 28 Comments 

I have always admired those who adhere to an “ideology”, for it reflects a discipline, a commitment, to an intellectual principle. Now, sometimes the whole effort goes wrong, as did the Soviet Union’s communist ideology. But still, it beats a chaotic system of no profound definition, like  . . . well, like that of the … Continue reading →

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Unit 61398: Is the Philippines "In Play"?

Posted by JoeAm on February 23, 2013 · 26 Comments 

Building Housing Military Unit 61398 Unit 61398 is a Chinese military operation. It has been pinpointed as occupying an office building in China from which hacking of American newspapers and government agencies has originated. These are official government acts. They are not anonymous hackers with bizarre ideals. It appears that China has officially authorized aggressive … Continue reading →

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Hackers and Democracy

Posted by JoeAm on October 13, 2012 · 6 Comments 

I was taken aback by President Aquino’s clear support of the new Cybercrime Law, even its libel provisions. His point was that freedom must have bounds; it is not unlimited. I agree. The question is, where are the bounds, who enforces them and how are they enforced? I rather think Jose Rizal and Thomas Jefferson … Continue reading →

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