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Is India's Aadhaar System Really "Hack-Proof"? Assessing a Publicly Observable Security Posture

Troy Hunt

Here, Motherboard talks about personal data being sold for less than $10 a pop in a case that sounds eerily similar to the previously mentioned Medicare one. agarwal_mohit) January 5, 2018. Here's the issue I (and many others) have with these statements and I want to make it crystal clear: Security is not a boolean proposition.

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What Is API Security? Definition, Fundamentals, & Tips

eSecurity Planet

Application programming interface (API) security is a combination of tools and best practices to secure the all-important connections between applications. API security protects data and back-end systems while preserving fluid communication between software components through strict protocols and access controls.

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Extended Validation Certificates are Dead

Troy Hunt

pic.twitter.com/5DpTbsfNNO — Troy Hunt (@troyhunt) May 15, 2018. The email goes on to talk about how EV fights deceptive websites and claims the following: The verified company name display allows the user to quickly determine the legal entity behind the website, making phishing and deception harder.

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