Hong Kong's internet exchange offers snoopers rich pickings
Founded by Chinese University in 1995, the exchange was set up as a one-stop shop for local and international web traffic as the internet boom times arrived, speeding up its performance locally by reducing reliance on servers in the United States.
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Facebook follows Google with super-tough encryption technique most services …
Normally, unencrypted web traffic (HTTP) can be viewed by anyone looking at it as it flies by, as NSA and GCHQ reportedly do while intercepting data from fiberoptic cables. A site supporting HTTPS connections (seen as a “lock” icon in your browser …
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Porn Website Sees Huge Surge From Boston After Losing Stanley Cup
Yes, that's a 21 percent jump from Boston alone in web traffic to the porn site at 11 p.m. after the game was over. Here's what Pornhub had to say: Last night marked the end of the NHL Championships, and much like the NBA Finals did, the battle for the …
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