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Everyday Threat Modeling

Daniel Miessler

Example 2: Using a VPN. A lot of people are confused about VPNs. If you log in at the end website you’ve identified yourself to them, regardless of VPN. VPNs encrypt the traffic between you and some endpoint on the internet, which is where your VPN is based. This is true. So, probably not a win.

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Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe

Webroot

Fewer than 1 in 3 travelers (31%) protect their data with a virtual private network (VPN) when traveling internationally. As soon as you start booking your trip, the cybercriminals start circling. To ensure safety while online on public WIFI, purchase a VPN for your devices, like Webroot’s Secure VPN.

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The Evolution of Encrypted IM Messenging Platforms – The Rise and Future of the OMEMO Protocol – An Analysis

Security Boulevard

Compared to OTR (Off-the-Record) which basically allows single-user type of secure and encrypted communication the OMEMO protocol actually allows multi-user type of data and information exchange further strengthening the protocol's position on the market for secure mobile IM (instant messaging) applications.

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WizCase Report: Vulnerabilities found in WD My Book, NetGear Stora, SeaGate Home, Medion LifeCloud NAS

Security Affairs

Security researchers from WizCase have discovered several vulnerabilities in WD My Book, NetGear Stora, SeaGate Home, Medion LifeCloud NAS. WD My Book, NetGear Stora. All the php files were encrypted using IONCube which has a known public decoder and given the version used was an old one, decoding the files didn’t take long.

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9 Possible Ways Hackers Can Use Public Wi-Fi to Steal Your Sensitive Data

Security Affairs

Public Wi-Fi users are prime targets for MITM attacks because the information they send is often not encrypted, meaning it’s easy for hackers to access your data. Look for the “https” in the website’s URL—it means there’s some level of encryption.

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5 Signs a Cyberattack Is Under Way and 5 Things You Need to Do Before It Happens

Adam Levin

There is little you can do in the event we experience widespread DDoS attacks, but one tip is to buy a good book series or a few board games since it might take a while to get the internet working again. While you may have your book series in hand, do you have candles and matches or a lighter or both? Prepare for a Snowstorm.

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A week in security (March 29 – April 4)

Malwarebytes

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, our podcast featured Malwarebytes senior security researcher JP Taggart, who talked to us about why you need to trust your VPN. But obscuring your Internet activity—including the websites you visit, the searches you make, the files you download—doesn’t mean that a VPN magically disappears those things.

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