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Juniper Finds “Unauthorized Code” in ScreenOS; VPNs Vulnerable to Decryption
Juniper Networks announced yesterday evening that they had released an emergency patch after they discovered “unauthorized code” in ScreenOS, the operating system of its NetScreen firewalls, that could allow “a knowledgeable attacker to gain administrative access to NetScreen devices and to decrypt VPN connections.”
December 17, 2015
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Latest Internet Security Threat Report Highlights 2013 Online Security Threats
In April, Symantec released its latest Internet Security Threat Report. The report included cumulative security data from 2012 and provided insight into what can be expected in 2013. There were several major shifts across the Internet security landscape in 2012.
May 2, 2013
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New Legislation Grants Australians Ownership of Internet Data
Set to be the biggest reform to Australian consumer law in a generation, the Australian government will be introducing legislation allowing consumers to access and own their data for banking, energy and telecommunications (Internet).
December 5, 2017
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Live Blog: Golden Frog Spends the Day in Washington DC Promoting Online Privacy Legislation
Golden Frog president Sunday Yokubaitis and public affairs director Andy MacFarlane will spend the day in Washington DC meeting with various legislators and government officials to discuss the importance of legislation that protects online privacy.
April 17, 2015
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Massive DDoS Attack Shuts Down Major Websites; Raises Concern Over IoT Vulnerabilities
DDoS stands for ‘Distributed Denial of Service’ – which is a type of DOS (Denial of Service) attack. During a DDoS attack, the attacker “floods” a targeted network with useless incoming traffic from a great number of sources, effectively overloading the system and making it inaccessible.
October 27, 2016
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Media Alert: Golden Frog To Host Internet Privacy Discussion During SXSW
Golden Frog, a global privacy and security software company, announced today that it will host an expert panel discussion about Internet privacy during SXSW Interactive. The panel will take place on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at 7pm and will be followed by Golden Frog’s second annual “Take Back the Internet Party.”
March 3, 2014
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Microsoft spying on windows 10 users
Microsoft, in a blog post published Monday, shared some statistics on the popularity of its Windows 10 platform. In addition to showing the platform’s success, the post also highlighted some serious privacy concerns associated with Windows 10 – concerns which were previously reported in July. In brief, Microsoft is collecting vast amounts of data and spying on Windows 10 users.
January 5, 2016
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More Censorship in the Middle East as Egypt Blocks Signal
Last week it was reported that Egypt blocked Signal, a secure encrypted messaging app used by people around the world to communicate. Users in Egypt using an Egyptian IP address reportedly could not send or receive messages on the application.
December 29, 2016
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MyRepublic Partners with Golden Frog to Enhance Online Privacy for its Customers
MyRepublic, an ultra-fast Internet service provider in Singapore and New Zealand, today announced a new partnership with online privacy and security company, Golden Frog. MyRepublic will offer its subscriber base a special discount for Golden Frog’s VyprVPN, one of the fastest and most-respected personal VPN services in the world.
June 21, 2015
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National Cyber Security Awareness Month: October 2016
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM)! This annual campaign takes place in the United States, and 2016 marks the event’s 13th year. NCSAM is sponsored by StaySafeOnline.org, and is supported by the US government. The goal of National Cyber Security Awareness Month is to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and being safe online. This year, each week has a different theme:
October 5, 2016
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National Cyber Security Awareness Month: October 2017
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM)! This annual campaign takes place in the United States, and 2017 marks the event’s 14th year. NCSAM is sponsored by StaySafeOnline.org, and is supported by the US government. The goal of National Cyber Security Awareness Month is to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and being safe online. This year’s theme is Our Shared Responsibility.
October 8, 2017
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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Tips for Keeping Your Personal Data, Personal.
Halloween isn’t the only thing happening in October; it’s also National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). Launched in 2003, NCSAM is a month-long effort to educate the public about the importance of security awareness, and the genuine threats happening online.
October 11, 2018
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Net Neutrality Officially Repealed, Fight for Open Internet Continues
Well, it’s official. As of December 14, 2017, previously-existing net neutrality guidelines implemented under Title ll, were repealed by the FCC. This deregulation allows Internet service and broadband providers to manipulate and discriminate against traffic, meaning they can choose to speed up or slow desired connections and control/restrict what users see online. The FCC’s decision comes in direct opposition to what the majority of consumers and businesses want, and the implications for all Internet users are dire.
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New UAE Law Implements Fine for VPN Use
Last week, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) implemented a new federal law instituting large fines for using a VPN in the country. This law is among a “series of new federal laws relating to IT crimes,” and can impose a hefty fine of up to almost half a million USD ($545,000) for using a VPN or proxy service for a “fraudulent” purpose.
July 31, 2016
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New York Court Rejects FBI Request to Access iPhone
Yesterday a federal magistrate judge ruled that Apple did not have to give the United States Government access to an encrypted iPhone. The ruling came in response to a Brooklyn drug case, where investigators wanted to extract data from a locked iPhone to assist their efforts.
February 29, 2016
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NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden Seeks Pardon
Last week, several groups (ACLU, Human Rights Watch, and Amnesty International, among others) launched a campaign seeking pardon for Edward Snowden. This campaign asks President Obama to pardon Snowden, the NSA whistleblower whose name has become synonymous with privacy and Internet rights. Snowden currently lives in Russia, where he was granted asylum and has been living since 2013. The call for pardon comes before Obama’s term as President of the United States comes to a close.
September 22, 2016
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Obama Draws Criticism Over Encryption Comments at SXSW
The President of the United States visited Austin this past week to talk technology and innovation at this year’s SXSW festival. This was a historic visit, marking the first time a sitting President attended the event. His appearance surely helped cement this legacy as the first ‘Tech President’ leading the government into a new age of technology, having started the United States Digital Service to upgrade the archaic technology that was in place when he first arrived in office.
March 15, 2016