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Welcome to the 2015/16 Module

Dear All, Welcome to the blog which complements the Hi-Tech Crime module (CRIM30375). This is one of several external resources used to enrich your learning experience. It has proven popular with previous cohorts of students as it is both convenient and engaging. I look forward to working with you all this academic year. Regards from, Phil

Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales on Mass Surveillance

Video not embedding properly so if it doesn't display here is a link to the BBC . The founder of Wikipedia Jimmy Wales talks about the dangers of mass surveillance.

Twitter, Tweets and Trauma

Great little video segment (four minutes) on the impact of one ill advised tweet. Are we all too quick to judge and too quick to be vigilantes?

The Secret History of Hacking

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This is great documentary which looks at the social context of hacking. It gives some insights into the history, techniques and motivations of hackers.

Bruce Schneier on Privacy & Security

Google Glass Facial Recognition Demo

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Interesting demo of Google Glass and a Facial Recognition App.

Facebook & Facial Recognition

Facebook is getting better at Facial Recognition. See article here . (Video not displaying correctly? Issue with the embed code. But can view full screen just fine.)