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Passwords at the Border

02

Jun

2017

The password-manager 1Password has just implemented a travel mode that tries to protect users while crossing borders. It doesn’t make much sense. To enable it, you have to create a list of passwords you feel safe traveling with, and then you can turn on the mode that only gives you access to those passwords.

Category Privacy protection Security Written by Schneier 0 Comments

Insecure Backend Databases Blamed for Leaking 43TB of App Data

02

Jun

2017

Insecure backend databases and mobile apps are making for a dangerous combination, exposing an estimated 280 million records that include a treasure-trove of private user data. According to a report by Appthority, more than 1,000 apps it looked at on mobile devices leaked personally identifiable information that included passwords, location, VPN PINs, emails and phone numbers.

Category Cloud security Vulnerabilities Written by Threatpost 0 Comments

How to stop spear-phishing cold

31

May

2017

By now, you may be aware that many of the most devastating hacks that have occurred in recent history—the Democratic National Committee (DNC), Yahoo, the W-2 scam—have been launched from a base of information or access garnered by sending a poisoned email with tailored details to a specific individual.

Category Phishing Security Written by Cio 0 Comments

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