[LINK] darknet

[grove at zeta.org.au]

On Fri, 31 Jul 2009, Jan Whitaker wrote:

>
>> http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9595_22-325062.html
>
> Two researchers for Hewlett-Packard have created a browser-based
> darknet, an idea that could make it easier for businesses to keep
> eavesdroppers from uncovering confidential information.
>
> Darknets are encrypted peer-to-peer networks normally used to
> communicate files between closed groups of people. Most darknets
> require a certain level of technological literacy to set up and
> maintain, including taking care of the necessary servers. However, HP
> researchers Billy Hoffman and Matt Wood plan next week to demonstrate
> a browser-based darknet called "Veiled," which they claim requires
> little proficiency to set up and run.
> [snip]

This is just what the porn rings  are looking for........  ...if they did not invent it already....


rachel

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