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The Myth of Consumer-Grade Security

Schneier on Security

All of those "consumer products" Barr wants access to are used by government officials -- heads of state, legislators, judges, military commanders and everyone else -- worldwide. They're critical to national security as well as personal security. This wasn't true during much of the Cold War.

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

The Last Watchdog

More than that, the leading suppliers of consumer-grade VPNs, Surfshark among them, are encouraging consumers to use personal VPNs as a tangible tool they can wield to proactively protect themselves in an environment of endless attack vectors. Here’s what’s unfolding: Avoiding government snoops. I’ll keep watch and keep reporting.

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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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Types of Cloud Security Controls & Their Uses

eSecurity Planet

This leads to more effective risk management, improved security processes, and decreased complexity for enterprises that manage several cloud or hybrid systems. Cloud security controls accomplish this by automating policy enforcement, compliance monitoring, and reporting.

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The 773 Million Record "Collection #1" Data Breach

Troy Hunt

This provided a means of implementing guidance from government and industry bodies alike , but it also provided individuals with a repository they could check their own passwords against. If you're inclined to lose your mind over that last statement, read about the k-anonymity implementation then continue below.

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On the Twitter Hack

Schneier on Security

Imagine a government using this sort of attack against another government, coordinating a series of fake tweets from hundreds of politicians and other public figures the day before a major election, to affect the outcome. Internet communications platforms -- such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube -- are crucial in today's society.

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