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Firefox Bolsters Privacy, Pulls Plug on Browser Canvas Fingerprinting

31

Oct

2017

The Mozilla Foundation is boosting privacy in an upcoming version of its Firefox browser by removing the snooping capability called canvas fingerprinting, a method of tracking users across multiple websites. The feature is expected to be removed in January 2018 with the introduction of Firefox 58, according to Mozilla. Read More

Category Network security Written by Threatpost 0 Comments

URM Says Cyber Attack Has Been Blocked; Credit/Debit Card Use Resumes

03

Dec

2013

In a press release issued Monday night, URM Stores said they have put enhanced security measures into place to block the cyber-attack that focused on stealing vital customer information.

Category Security Written by Topix 0 Comments

Redux: Are you sure SHA-1+salt is enough for passwords?

07

Jun

2012

Yesterday, LinkedIn confirmed reports that some member passwords have been compromised. Here’s some info from their blog: “It is worth noting that the affected members who update their passwords and members whose passwords have not been compromised benefit from the enhanced security we just recently put in place, which includes hashing and salting of our […]

Category General Written by F-Secure Antivirus Research Weblog 0 Comments

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