The Data Download: The final frontier, store your data where no one has before

Sent by Joshua Katris  |  APRIL 07, 2024

The Good

Imagine a future where your personal data is securely stored in space, shielded from cyber threats on Earth. This vision could soon become reality, with the space sector expected to grow from $9.3 billion to $20.9 billion by 2028. This surge in the space sector heralds a new era for your digital existence. Everything from crypto mining to cloud-based secure file storage could soon be distributed among the stars.

The Bad

In the digital arena, targeted advertising has become a battleground over privacy. Companies champion these ads as consumer benefits, but many see them as unwelcome intruders, sparking a fierce debate over the actual cost of our digital footprints​.

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The Ugly

AT&T drops a bombshell: millions of records dating back to 2019 are available on the dark web. This is a stark reminder that in the digital shadows, data breaches are not just stories—they're about you, your identity at risk, thrust into a world of digital chaos.

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Something to think about

As our universe expands, so does our reach. The comfort of proximity, offering tangible assurance of safety, contrasts sharply with the innovative yet impersonal security of data stored light-years away. This shift challenges our traditional understanding of safety and asks us to rethink the definition that surrounds security.

 

If you could buy personal data storage that resides on a secure satellite. What would you store there? Or, more importantly what would you not store there?

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“If you’re offered a seat on a rocket ship, don’t ask what seat. Just get on.”

 ~ Christa McAuliffe (1948 - 1986)

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~ Will Rogers (1879 - 1935)

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