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News Alert: i2Coalition launches ‘VPN Trust Initiative’ to promote VPN operators’ best practices

The Last Watchdog

26, 2023 — The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) launched the VPN Trust Initiative (VTI) in 2020 to establish a baseline for how virtual private network (VPN) providers should operate. For more detailed information on each of these principles and how to get the VPN Trust Seal, please visit the VTI website.

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Should You Always Use a VPN?

Identity IQ

Should You Always Use a VPN? IdentityIQ Using a virtual private network (VPN) can help keep you safe and anonymous online. It’s a good idea to always keep your VPN active for maximum protection, but there are certain scenarios when you might need to temporarily shut it off. Here’s what you need to know about VPNs.

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Google One gets certified by Internet of Secure Things Alliance

CyberSecurity Insiders

For building trust among users, companies manufacturing web connected devices should get the approval of Internet of Secure Things Alliance (iOXT) that approves the product only when it passes all the eight security principles planned by it before. And in coming days Gmail and Youtube will join the list.

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MyBook Users Urged to Unplug Devices from Internet

Krebs on Security

Hard drive giant Western Digital is urging users of its MyBook Live brand of network storage drives to disconnect them from the Internet, warning that malicious hackers are remotely wiping the drives using a critical flaw that can be triggered by anyone who knows the Internet address of an affected device.

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A New Standard for Mobile App Security

Google Security

Posted by Brooke Davis and Eugene Liderman, Android Security and Privacy Team With all of the challenges from this past year, users have become increasingly dependent on their mobile devices to create fitness routines, stay connected with loved ones, work remotely, and order things like groceries with ease.

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5 common VPN myths busted

Malwarebytes

Virtual Private Networks ( VPN s) are popular but often misunderstood. VPNs are for illegal activity. Some people think that VPNs are only useful for doing things like torrenting, accessing geo-locked content, or getting around work/school/government firewalls. I don’t need a mobile VPN.

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9 Reasons Why Everyone Should Use a VPN

CyberSecurity Insiders

According to most studies, most people use VPNs for personal reasons instead of using them for business purposes alone. VPNs allow tremendous liberty when it comes to network and data protection and, as such, are necessary for every internet consumer, business, and entertainment alike. Faster internet speed.

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