Linux tool to help fight child porn
Edith Cowan University (Perth) working with Western Australia Police have developed a tool to help fight child pornography. The piece of technology is a Linux based program that can be utilized by front line officers, regardless of computer experience. The device is expected to be stored on a tiny USB drive and can be connected to a suspect’s computer to quickly examine it’s contents for illicit material.
The tool, Simple Image Preview Live Environment (S.I.M.P.L.E.) is planned for release early next year. Cyber liberties advocates have yet to lodge complaints over invasion of privacy as the device could lead to illegal searches and searches without warrants. (news)
Al Cordary said,
November 7, 2008 at 12:31 pm
I would love to learn more about this tool. Whom should I contact?
Al
jtsmyth8 said,
November 7, 2008 at 8:03 pm
You could try contacting the university however I don’t believe it will be available for commercial or consumer use.