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

The Last Watchdog

The top B2C VPNs proved to be very clever and effective at differentiating themselves from one another and very successful at marketing their services. Collectively, they’ve nurtured an entire new field of affiliate marketing partners: an army of bloggers and YouTubers who allude to VPNs as part of their blogs and videos.

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Norton 360 Now Comes With a Cryptominer

Krebs on Security

Norton 360 , one of the most popular antivirus products on the market today, has installed a cryptocurrency mining program on its customers’ computers. Transaction fees fluctuate due to cryptocurrency market conditions and other factors. These fees are not set by Norton.”

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The Data Breach "Personal Stash" Ecosystem

Troy Hunt

For example, here's Jordan's go at deflecting his role in the ecosystem and yes, this was the entire terms of service: I particularly like this clause: You may only use this tool for your own personal security and data research. You may only search information about yourself, or those you are authorized in writing to do so.

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Pablo Escobar's Brother Claims His iPhone Almost Got Him Killed

SecureWorld News

It's safe to say, when you're Pablo Escobar's brother, you care about your personal security.

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Strong toolsets and a focus on risk makes security a business enabler

SC Magazine

This reactive approach has prevented security teams from being seen as a strategic partner to the business. But security teams can play a significant role in the way businesses innovate and go to market. Empower the business through self-service and personalized security.

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Redesigning UI - The Duo Mobile App, What’s New

Duo's Security Blog

They are protecting work and personal accounts, with some users protecting upwards of 40 accounts! Duo Mobile is an important part of their own personal security and we needed to make sure the app works equally as well for them. Try Duo for free using our 30-day trial and get used to being secure from anywhere at any time.

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CLEANING UP THE CLUTTER (Pt. 5 of “Why Don’t You Go Dox Yourself?”)

Cisco Security

An important lesson in security is that operating at max capacity isn’t sustainable all the time, and planning for rest and overflow in our personal security planning is no different. TAKING YOUR DATA OFF THE MARKET. TruePeopleSearch : Phone, name, and email based searches.