UPDATE on Glenn Beck Story on Cars.gov Privacy Agreement That Taps Into User's PC

Glenn Beck Show ^ | 09/03/09 | mware

[mware]

For those of you that followed the story last week. Glenn Beck reported on todays show that the Obama Administration contacted their show this afternoon, telling them that they have taken the web page down and are changing the wording.

[mware]

Some background information.

Glenn Beck exposes a privacy agreement on the "Cash for Clunkers" website that in part reads: "This application provides access to the DoT CARS system. When logged on to the CARS system, your computer is considered a Federal computer system and is the property of the U.S. Government."

Glenn and the Judge both raised the question of arethose who already signed the waiver excluded from its enforcement.

[unixfox]

You can see the video here --> VIDEO

[mware]

Must have been some flames in all that smoke if Obama had to backtrack on C For C web page

[the invisib1e hand]

effective journalism.

[goat granny]

I like Glenn but what he exposes scares the hell out of me, and I don’t scare easily.......

[mware]

Thanks unixfox.

He hit a nerve that they did not want the people to see.

[HokieMom]

If one’s computer had been seized by Obama’s DOT, what would the signs be? I ran Spybot which turned up nothing after I poked around on that site just out of curiosity.

[bmwcyle]

ping

[mware]

Like Glenn said it only took one person to change this

One person by the way who does not want his name revealed.

[cripplecreek]

they have taken the web page down and are changing the wording.

Exactly what does changing the wording do?

[mware]

Hoakie, they had on a cyber expert who said there is software out there that can avoid government detection.

My concern is if I was a dealer would I still be obligated to waiver my rights if I agreed to it.

The judge on said only a federal judge can accept a waiver of right.

[mware]

Exactly what does changing the wording do?

That is what Glenn asked.

[Jo Nuvark]

Your computer would reveal nothing because the government has access (by cooperation) with source codes.

Someone owes Bush & Rumsfeld and opology.

[Tarpon]

Do freepers know about the NX bit and 64 bit Windows 7 using these two things to block about 98% of the viral ways you load your computer with nefarious stuff?

Never ever run as an administrator user. Always use a 'standard user' for your browsing.

Of course if you click the "accept" button, you are in trouble.

[John 3_19-21]

Rare and appreciated.

[Drill Thrawl]

“Exactly what does changing the wording do?”

New Wording...

U R Pwned

[DJ Frisat]

"Exactly what does changing the wording do?"

Makes you feel better about getting screwed. Like changing "government-run healthcare" to "public option". Or "global warming" to "climate change". Obfuscate the meaning and change it to something sounds less menacing. Castor oil? Naw -- that's a legume milkshake!

I'm feeling better already, how about you?

[gaijin]

NEVER LET A CRISIS GO TO WASTE..!!!

[Secret Agent Man]

They already have back doors in via legitimate Microsoft files.

[unixfox]

It’s just blatant IN YOUR FACE tyranny. Plain and simple!

[unixfox]

I ran Spybot which turned up nothing after I poked around on that site just out of curiosity.

I'd run more than just Spybot. Nothing would surprise me from this traitorous bunch.

Rootkit and I.P. monitoring comes to mind.

[Jo Nuvark]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,536440,00.html

“A security warning on the CARS.gov dealer support page that stated computers logged into the system were considered property of the federal government has been removed. We are working to revise the language. The language was posted on the portion of the Web site accessible by car dealers and not the general public.”

Oh... I feel much better now. They are changing the “language”, but does that mean they are still going to “Twilight Zone” your computer?

[unixfox]

Exactly what does changing the wording do?

Gives you a false sense of security?

I wouldn't trust this lame bunch as far as I could throw them.

[HokieMom]

They already have back doors in via legitimate Microsoft files.

Just by being on the internet?

[HokieMom]

I'd run more than just Spybot. Nothing would surprise me from this traitorous bunch.

McAfee runs all the time, of course.

[CPT Clay]

alright

[cubreporter]

Well, ya better scare easily...and thank God for Glenn and the group of people that are out there finding these things and reporting them back to Glenn. He (Glenn) should be moved into O’Reilly’s timeslot. It would be a better use of all our time.

[CPT Clay]

like glenn said, no one can follow all this. Track what interests you and report back.

I’m kind of interested in these Czars and such.

[charmedone]

They are taking down the web page but those logging on will still sacrifice their computer. Lying ba$tards!!!

[isthisnickcool]

If you are reading this be advised that I, isthisnickcool, now own your computer, everything in it plus that old Beatles 45 you have of "Hey Jude" in the attic. Oh, and if you have any mid 70's motocross bikes in good condition? Those are mine too. Especially CZ's, Makos, Husky's and Penton's. No Suzuki's though, I don't want them, keep em! Oh, add Bultacos to that list of what I own of yours. Especially any factory Pursangs.

Wow, this is easy. I'll be over to collect my stuff from you soon.

[celtic gal]

I smell a rat..they won’t change anything..it will be even sneaker.

[Mr. Blonde]

Unless you are a dealer participating in the Cash for Clunkers program you cannot log into the Web site that carried this warning.

[RBW in PA]

Research “Magic Lantern” software. The Anti Virus companies have agreements not to detect this type of product.

[Leo Farnsworth]

“...McAfee runs all the time, of course.”

OUCH!
It's BAAAAAAAAAAAD. So is Norton.

Remove it and use Avast! or AVG. I personally prefer Avast!. Both are free.

[Blood of Tyrants]

And you won’t hear a word about it from the LSM.

[HokieMom]

Unless you are a dealer participating in the Cash for Clunkers program you cannot log into the Web site that carried this warning.

Ok, whew. There was a calculator there when people are to enter data on their unPC SUV to see if they qualify so I was concerned.

[HokieMom]

It’s so difficult staying current! Will pass your suggestions on to family techies for action.

[Leo Farnsworth]

;-)

[webschooner]

Dip your computer in bleach, then reformat.

[HardStarboard]

Ha! Missed me. I sold my Bultaco Matador years ago. Miss is though.

[goat granny]

Been through a lot in 70 years, and have kept great blood pressure because I don't scare easily..If I were going to quote scripture...I would say I have been given a spirit of faith not fear....Just quietly live my life and have a loaded gun ready.....Been a Rush listener since the 1990’s and lived through Jimmy Carter, riots and the burnings in the cities across this country, assassination of 2 Kennedy's, Martin L. King, and an attempt on Wallace. Riots at the Democrat convention in the 60’s and that is just off the top of my head, Oh yea, campus riots, attacks on Recruiters for the military and people yelling baby killers at returning vets...What are your credentials for being scared?

[mewzilla]

bttt.

[My hearts in London - Everett]

This NXbit can be used on home computers that are not networked? Does it work with all OS? I was trying to research intrusion protection systems after listening to Beck earlier, but it was a little confusing to someone limited understanding of all this computer tech stuff.

Also, I believe my pc is probably running as an admin user. How do you change it?

Thanks for your expertise, Tarpon. :~)

[My hearts in London - Everett]

No, but any consumer who went to a dealership and had their personal and financial info input appears to have been screwed.

[jer33 3]

Ping

[LucyT]

UPDATE on Glenn Beck Story on Cars.gov Privacy Agreement That Taps Into User's PC

Glenn Beck exposes a privacy agreement on the "Cash for Clunkers" website that in part reads: "This application provides access to the DoT CARS system. When logged on to the CARS system, your computer is considered a Federal computer system and is the property of the U.S. Government."

[Mr. Blonde]

I’m guessing the government was getting that information anyway. I can’t imagine anyone thought they would be getting a rebate from the government without the government knowing who they are.

[Secret Agent Man]

I don’t know about ‘just by being on the internet’ but people’s files get updated all the time by automatic downloads and service packs, who the hell knows what those changes are...

[Cindy]

Thanks for the ping Jer33 3.

I didn’t see the show, so let’s just go to the site now:

Here’s there privacy info for cars.gov and they link here:
http://www.dot.gov/privacy.html

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http://www.cars.gov/

Quote - summary index links at the Official Information link:

http://www.cars.gov/official-information

Official Information
Download The Rule
Download Day One Notice
Download the Law
Download the Amendment

[Cindy]

I travel all over the internet daily with an understanding that nothing is private really on the internet and this is my opinion after reading volumes of stuff over the years.