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After having a conversation
with a couple of friends the other night about home security and pot growing, an
important issue came up. A lot of home invasions by law enforcement usually
involve the confiscation of one's computer so that they can look for additional
incriminating evidence against you. For instance, if your case in court is that
you are growing for personal use and they find chat logs or websites on your
computer pertaining to the logistics of drug dealing, then they can use that to
increase your charges to that of intent to traffic. This may be somewhat
paranoid thinking, but I've learned both through experience and through story
that law enforcement are capable of anything, so you should take every
precaution if you can.
And in financial terms, a computer is an expensive piece of equipment you can't
afford to lose if you are found guilty of the charges. Law enforcement in the
U.S & Canada are not obligated to return confiscated materials unless you
are found innocent or there is no connection of evidence between the confiscated
materials and your charges. i.e. If they don't find drug-related files on your
computer then they can't keep your computer as evidence. But if they can justify
it, they will keep your hardware and you will never see it again. Police are
bastards like that.
Therefore, making your computer inaccessible is crucial.
Various agencies such as the FBI and RCMP have the know-how to easily bypass
basic computer security and directly access your files. This usually involves
removing the hard drive from your computer and using a disk-reading system.
The best method for protecting your files is to not store them on your computer.
Sometimes the simplest route is the best. If have a cd-writer/rewriter, then you
can simply store your sensitive files on that and hide the CD in a secure
location. Then you won't have to worry.
However, if you're like me and don't have the patience, or a cd-writer, here are
some simple steps to hinder access to your files. These methods are also good
security in general for computer owners who don't want hackers, government, or
other third parties gaining access. I consider myself to be a computer/internet
junky and I believe one can never be too secure. These methods are catered to
windows users. If any free BSD, linux or unix users have any ideas feel free to
post them.
1)Always have lengthy, alphanumeric passwords for all your documents, chat logs,
and password-sensitive files (ie. potentially incriminating files). Always
ensure the highest encryption; 128-bit encryption is the best, but so is any
level of encryption.
A good source encryption programs and protocols is here: http://www.parisien.org/products.htm
The software from this company is used by both users and corporations alike. It
employs 64-bit encryption, which isn't the best but is still fairly secure, and
worthwhile considering the software bundle is free! It comes with a password
protected file vault, an encrypted text editor, a secure disk wiper (mentioned
later in this post), and even a voice-encryption player/recorder so that your
voice is required for accessing files you specify.
2)Have an updated virus scanner running 24/7. I use AVG Anti-virus. It's free and it has caught many viruses that
Norton hasn't. Get it here: http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_index.php
As well, protect your computers from trojans and spyware by having either
Lavasoft Adaware or Spyware Blaster installed (enter these terms
into Google for their website addresses). They are updated frequently and will
remove any malicious scripts from your computer that you might not be aware of.
Set your internet explorer security to at least Medium-High by clicking on
tools, options and under the privacy tab.
3)When you delete files on your computer and empty the recycle bin, your files
are not truly deleted. The deleted data leaves a "finger print" if you
will on the hard drive, and it allows files to be retrieved through various
recovery programs. If you suspect your home is going to be searched and you
delete your files using standard methods, law enforcement CAN retrieve those
files. Ontario's former premier Mike Harris had his computer seized over the
1993 Dudley George case, and a lot of his deleted files were retrieved by the
RCMP and later used in court. (Silly politicians, tricks are for kids!)
A secure disk wiping program will not only let you delete your files, but it
will fill the empty memory block with random data to scramble the "finger
print" and make file recovery impossible. Such programs can be found here:
http://www.evidence-eliminator.com/d2w/e.d2w?a=A670751&tr=m&rq=519794
NOTE: Some people rely on disk recovery to restore accidentally-deleted files.
If you use any of these programs for deleting, your files will be gone forever
unless you created backups somewhere else.
4)If you're willing to put in the extra dollar, biometrics technology is
worthwhile. Biometrics (or biological geometrics) is an industry term to define
technology that can read human physiology for the sake of technical cause, and
it is the next generation of security. If you've ever seen those fancy secret
agent movies like 007 or Mission Impossible where agencies use retinal and
fingerprint scanners, you'll know what I'm talking about. Fortunately, these
technologies are now available to the public for relatively cheap, although they
are not widely advertised in the mainstream for whatever reason.
Microsoft has a line of fingerprint readers here: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/m...ls.aspx?pid=036
It assigns website and desktop passwords to your fingerprint so that when you
visit these sites, the touch of your finger will trigger the password input
automatically. It creates a no-hassle environment. A positive benefit is that
you can create huge alphanumeric passwords for both your PC and internet sites
that you won't have to worry about remembering, as they will be stored in the
fingerprint reader database. The database itself is encrypted to the 128-bit
level so it cannot be accessed by third parties; your fingerprint template and
related passwords are therefore safe from intrusion. Having said that, I would
not recommend using this or any other fingerprint system to assign personal
information for web forms, such as your address, billing information, or credit
card information. Such things should never be stored on your computer anyway.
A plus is that fingerprinting systems can be used to encrypt personal files that
only you can access. So no matter what know-how law enforcement has, they won't
be able to get their hands on your data. As well, these systems do not submit to
fakes. You can't use scotch tape or silly putty to mimic a finger print on the
reader. It only accepts the genuine article.
Fingerprint readers, on average, sell for between $55 and $130, and are worth
every penny for the additional security they provide.
No security system is 100% secure, but with a little effort the average
PC/laptop can offer formidable defenses against would-be invaders.
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