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ROUNDTABLE: Targeting the supply-chain: SolarWinds, then Mimecast and now UScellular

The Last Watchdog

26 posting confirming that the compromise was at the hands of the same nation-state threat group behind the SolarWinds hack and subsequent attacks on various technology companies and federal government agencies. Having long passwords and a password manager can also add additional layers of security and protect you as a customer.

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Yes, your internet provider can throttle your speed. Here's an easy solution that may help

Zero Day

While China has only three ISPs, for example, all three are state-owned, and its government takes nonenforcement to the extreme. You've even gone so far as to ditch wirelessness and connect your TV or monitor to your router with an ethernet cable. And still, your connection seems suspiciously slow. peak vs. twilight hours).

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A Deep Dive on the Recent Widespread DNS Hijacking Attacks

Krebs on Security

government — along with a number of leading security companies — recently warned about a series of highly complex and widespread attacks that allowed suspected Iranian hackers to siphon huge volumes of email passwords and other sensitive data from multiple governments and private companies.

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A week in security (July 19 – August 1)

Malwarebytes

Source: The New York Times) NSA issues guidance on securing wireless devices in public settings. Source: ZDNet) We can’t believe people use browsers to manage their passwords, says maker of password management tools. LemonDuck no longer settles for breadcrumbs. So is the tracking they allow.

Wireless 101
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TracFone will pay $16 million to settle FCC data breach investigation

Malwarebytes

TracFone Wireless Inc. is an American prepay wireless service provider wholly owned by Verizon. TracFone Wireless Inc. is an American prepay wireless service provider wholly owned by Verizon. TracFone services are used by the brands Straight Talk, Total by Verizon Wireless, and Walmart Family Mobile.

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Your car's USB port is seriously underrated: 5 features you're not taking advantage of

Zero Day

With a pair of both USB-A and USB-C ports, you can charge tablets, wireless earbuds, digital cameras, portable air purifiers, or even a laptop while you drive -- all funneled from one source.

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I found a file-transferring app that works between Android and Linux - and it's free to use

Zero Day

Packet works with Quick Share, and both desktop and mobile devices only have to be on the same wireless network to function. Connect to the same network Before you use Packet, ensure both your desktop/laptop and your Android device are on the same wireless network. Once on the same network, sending a file to Android is simple.