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On the Twitter Hack

Schneier on Security

Internet communications platforms -- such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube -- are crucial in today's society. Class breaks are endemic to computerized systems, and they're not something that we as users can defend against with better personal security. The security regulations for banks are complex and detailed.

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MY TAKE: How consumer-grade VPNs are enabling individuals to do DIY security

The Last Watchdog

DIY security. Today consumers routinely use VPNs to make purchases and do online banking, send email, and SMS chat; VPNs provide a sense of assurance that they’re protecting personal information from getting into unwanted hands, and stopping the tech giants and advertisers from collecting and monetizing their digital footprints.

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What Are the Risks of a Data Breach?

Identity IQ

This can include information such as Social Security numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, and bank account details. Stolen personal information can be used to impersonate individuals, opening the door to identity theft and fraud. Manually search the internet for your personal details and request removal.

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month – What it Really Means for WordPress Users

SiteLock

Since October is National Cyber Security Awareness month (NCSAM), we thought it would be fitting to write a bit about the overall subject of cyber security and how that applies to WordPress website owners. It’s not just about WordPress-powered websites, it’s about all people who browse the internet. It’s led by the U.S.

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SHARED INTEL: How NTA/NDR systems get to ‘ground truth’ of cyber attacks, unauthorized traffic

The Last Watchdog

It appears the cam in question was unwittingly set up by an employee for personal security reasons. Now security is intended to be a part of moving the business forward. Organizations wish to be agile — while maintaining security. They don’t want to have to adhere to outmoded, static security principles.

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The 773 Million Record "Collection #1" Data Breach

Troy Hunt

Automated tools exist to leverage these combo lists against all sorts of other online services including ones you shop at, socialise at and bank at. I did that many years ago now and wrote about how the only secure password is the one you can't remember. To be clear too, this is not just a Spotify problem.