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Why SMS two-factor authentication codes aren't safe and what to use instead

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"The company and its founder have worked with government spy agencies and surveillance industry contractors to surveil mobile phones and track user location," Bloomberg reported. In this instance, the messages passed through a controversial Swiss outfit named Fink Telecom Services.

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Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here are the facts and how to protect yourself

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The attacker may conduct surveillance first, mapping a network to find the most valuable resources or to discover potential pathways to jump into other systems. What happens when an attacker is inside a network? Also:   FBI warns of public 'juice jacking' charging stations.

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16 billion passwords leaked across Apple, Google, more: What to know and how to protect yourself

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The attacker may conduct surveillance first, mapping a network to find the most valuable resources or to discover potential pathways to jump into other systems. What happens when an attacker is inside a network? Also:   FBI warns of public 'juice jacking' charging stations.

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IVPN review: This VPN takes privacy to the next level

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The team of developers behind the service say they're advocates of digital autonomy and freedom from surveillance, which may explain why the app offers so many protection features. IVPN is owned by IVPN Limited, with its CEO and founder Nicholas Pestell the majority stakeholder.

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I changed 10 settings on my Fire TV for better performance and fewer distractions

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Fortunately, you can disable most of this unnecessary surveillance to reduce background tasks and reclaim some speed. Disable unnecessary tracking After implementing the above step, you may be wondering what other types of data tracking or collection Amazon does in the background that puts strain on your Fire TV or Fire TV Stick.

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The Challenges in Building Digital Trust

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In 2019, the City of San Francisco banned the use of facial recognition technology at a community scale; in other words, deployed in a way that people on public streets and sidewalks could be surveilled and whose identity could be discovered simply by examining the unique features of their face. That is a trend that is already apparent.

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CYBERSEC Global 2020 Goes Digital – Register Now

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This year’s CYBERSEC leitmotif – “Together Against Adversarial Internet” and the mission of the forum will enhance cooperation of like-minded countries to secure digital transformation. Topics in this Stream include global surveillance, digital governance, and decoupling in the digital supply chain.