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Attorney General William Barr on Encryption Policy

Schneier on Security

Yesterday, Attorney General William Barr gave a major speech on encryption policy -- what is commonly known as "going dark." Some hold this view dogmatically, claiming that it is technologically impossible to provide lawful access without weakening security against unlawful access. I wrote about all this, and more, in 2013.).

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Attorney General Barr and Encryption

Schneier on Security

Last month, Attorney General William Barr gave a major speech on encryption policy­what is commonly known as "going dark." Some hold this view dogmatically, claiming that it is technologically impossible to provide lawful access without weakening security against unlawful access. I wrote about all this, and more, in 2013.).

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Only 17% of organizations encrypt at least half of their sensitive cloud data

SC Magazine

A woman speaking on a mobile phone walks past a cloud computing presentation ahead of the CeBIT technology trade fair in 2012. For example, 33% of health care respondents say they encrypt their data. The post Only 17% of organizations encrypt at least half of their sensitive cloud data appeared first on SC Media.

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10 Personal Finance Lessons for Technology Professionals

Troy Hunt

So here it is - 10 Personal Financial Lessons for Technology Professionals. For example, the ICT industry (Information, Communication, Technology) was the 5th highest paying with an average salary of $104,874 (dollars are Aussie, take off about 30% for USD). Intro: This Industry Rocks! Banking is below that. Medical even lower.

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Ransomware attack on Saudi Aramco leaks critical data

CyberSecurity Insiders

Oil Company Saudi Aramco that produces oil and fossil fuel through drilling technologies has confirmed that a ransomware group infiltrated the servers of one of its contractors last month and got hold of over 1TB data that is now on the dark web for sale. Note- Usually, a ransomware gang encrypts data until a ransom is paid.

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A cyber attack hit Thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions business unit

Security Affairs

In 2012, the company was targeted by another cyber attack that was classified as “heavy” and of “exceptional quality.” The investigators speculated the attack was carried out by a group of professional hackers from Southeast Asia that were interested in the technological know-how and research activities of the company.

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News Alert: i2Coalition launches ‘VPN Trust Initiative’ to promote VPN operators’ best practices

The Last Watchdog

The goal is to help avoid oversights, misunderstandings, or vague legislation that could invite abuses of power and short-sighted legislation of helpful technology. Social Responsibility: VPN providers will promote VPN technology to support access to the global Internet and freedom of expression. Washington, DC, Sept.26,

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