People don't understand computers. Computers are magical boxes that do things. People believe what computers tell them.

If you think technology can solve your security problems, then you don't understand the problems and you don't understand the technology.

When people are scared, they need something done that will make them feel safe, even if it doesn't truly make them safer. Politicians naturally want to do something in response to crisis, even if that something doesn't make any sense. But unfortunately for politicians, the security measures that work are largely invisible.

Computers, like automobiles and airplanes, do only what people tell them to do.

I'm worried about data leakage, ... It's frustrating because I want to use a good desktop search program.

There are two types of encryption: one that will prevent your sister from reading your diary and one that will prevent your government.