I have been mostly doing research in theoretical cryptography until recently. What I am looking for in my research is conceptually cool questions that are relevant to real-life problems in cryptography and security. I am sure Bitcoin is here to stay and 5 years from now, I am going to research it. What is nice about basic science is that you can still research it even if the hype goes away....
When you consider that using any type of software or website to stream or download free content may land you in some legal trouble due to copyright violations, these extra worries are well-founded. Don’t worry though – it’s easy to make TeaTV safe. Visit ExpressVPN, Our Top Recommendation! Why a VPN Will Keep You Safe When Using TeaTV Despite TeaTV’s reassurance that their apps and programs are safe to use, they still pose a risk....
The Markup, a non-profit media organization, claims that Life360 is a “firehose of data” and has sold the information of children and families to approximately a dozen data brokers. The brokers then sell the data to “virtually anyone wants to buy it.” Furthermore, the companies that buy the data have very few safeguards in place to secure sensitive information. The Markup interviewed two former employees of Life360, as well as two persons who worked at location brokerages....
Meta, the conglomerate formerly referred to as Facebook, has been knee-deep in cybersecurity and privacy issues for what seems forever. The conglomerate is trying to leave behind old demons that nearly toppled its array of massively used products and tarnished its reputation beyond repair. These past issues included user data leaks and international data privacy scandals. For Meta, turning a fresh page also meant making a swift exit from the face recognition dilemma as well as having to ponder about products that pose potential privacy breach risks....
Additional details in the report suggest that the stack of vulnerabilities apply to on-premises Microsoft Exchange Server, as well as servers in Exchange Hybrid mode, while Exchange Online customers will not be affected. In the past few months, remote code execution security risks have affected several Microsoft products such as Visual Studio and Microsoft 3D Viewer. Remote code execution vulnerabilities (RCE) can be leveraged by cybercriminals to elevate system privileges, gain full system control and finally execute system commands....
With Opera offering a free VPN, do you see a future for paid VPNs? Yes I do. My Expat Network is focused exclusively on getting around geolocation restrictions and our service is tailored to meet this need. We deliberately use low level 64bit encryption which means a faster connection speed and higher performance for video streaming. Our servers never run at more than 75% capacity, even for a live sports event, so we can maximise uninterrupted viewing....
While we’re on the subject of hidden Netflix content, did you know that different countries offer different Netflix titles? You can access another country’s Netflix library by changing your IP address with a VPN. One of the best VPNs for Netflix is NordVPN. What are Netflix Secret Codes? When you scroll through the app, you’ll see a bunch of recommendations for what to watch on Netflix. You can browse by TV shows or films exclusively, or you can dive deeper into genres like Comedy, Horror, and Thriller....
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Plastic Surgery Records Leaked Online NextMotion is a French plastic surgery technology company that develops imaging and patient management software. Their imaging software creates before and after photos and videos of patients. Doctors and clinics in approximately 35 different countries use these images to show patients the expected end results and to follow up patients during and after treatment. Phishing, Blackmail and Fraud Some of the exposed images are highly sensitive....
Content like TV shows and movies is often subject to different licensing in different countries. Netflix has to geoblock this content to avoid violating copyright laws. The annoying side effect for users is that you are not able to access another country’s version of Netflix from outside its borders. This can be especially frustrating when your favorite shows are released earlier on another version of Netflix. The geoblocking might also cause problems for those who are traveling abroad and cannot access their own Netflix account....
BioStar 2 is a web-based biometric security smart lock platform. A centralized application, it allows admins to control access to secure areas of facilities, manage user permissions, integrate with 3rd party security apps, and record activity logs. As part of the biometric software, BioStar 2 uses facial recognition and fingerprinting technology to identify users. The app is built by Suprema, one of the world’s top 50 security manufacturers, with the highest market share in biometric access control in the EMEA region....
Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, our leading cybersecurity researchers, discovered vulnerabilities in multiple databases operated by xSocialMedia. Nearly 150,00 personal records were exposed, but that’s not all they found. This included deeply personal medical testimonies, identifying information, and contact information for users. Additionally, we were able to access a list of xSocialMedia’s invoices, customer data, and exact numbers from their advertising campaigns for injury-check.com. The xSocialMedia leak allows access to names, addresses, phone numbers, and medical history that were provided by their leads....
Known hacktivists Noam Rotem and Ran Locar discovered an unprotected database impacting up to 65% of US households. Hosted by a Microsoft cloud server, the 24 GB database includes the number of people living in each household with their full names, their marital status, income bracket, age, and more. Information Included in the Database Below is a screenshot of a typical entry from this database: The database seems to itemize households rather than individuals....
Such early red flags concerning the FireEye breach would lead to more investigations and discoveries that are still underway. The matter is so serious that an obligatory U.S. state hearing was held on Tuesday. Today, the latest reports reveal yet again that there are new indications of APT group activity. Russian hacking group Turla’s new malware campaign has arisen. This is the same group that has also been suspected in the SolarWinds breach, together with APT29 Cozy bear -the main suspect....
The demand for VPNs has been steadily rising since the Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine and trending almost vertically from Feb. 27 onwards. In Russia, VPNs are now the most downloaded apps across both Apple’s App Store and the Google Play store. Meanwhile, VPN providers have registered unprecedented sales. Soaring VPN Downloads and Subscriptions With most Western platforms and services now slowly being switched off in Russia, the Russian population is looking for ways to circumvent censorship and surveillance by utilizing VPNs....
Did you know you can save on Netflix by using a VPN? With a VPN, you can change your virtual location and pay a cheaper Netflix fee. Here’s how to save on Netflix with a VPN: While we can’t show you how to watch Netflix for free, there are ways to skimp a few bucks. The company is actively working to block such exploits. So, the process is a little more complicated than it was a few years ago — but it is not impossible....
The assumption today needs to be that security threats have already penetrated the walls of the network and are preparing to attack. The Sqrrl threat hunting platform uses technology developed and used by the NSA (National Security Agency) to enable security analysts to find these adversaries hidden inside their network before it is too late. Please tell me a little bit about yourself and your background. I joined Sqrrl four years ago....
Due to licensing and copyright issues, Netflix places geo-restrictions on its content. This means that content that is available in one country will not necessarily be available in another. If you want to access Steins;Gate on Netflix UK or Netflix Japan, you can only do so with a UK or Japanese IP address. We know this is frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be. There is a really easy way to get past these geo-restrictions and that’s by using a premium VPN....
Internet Shutdowns in Times of Crisis… and Exams Internet shutdowns in times of crisis are certainly not unheard of. The global #KeepItOn coalition, which represents 258 organizations from 106 countries, documented no less than 50 internet blackouts in 21 countries between January and May 2021. Most shutdowns are initiated by authoritarian regimes and used as a method to silence protesters and journalists, manipulate elections or to grab power as part of a coup d’état....
Let’s understand what TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and UDP (User Datagram Protocol) are and when they can be used. TCP and UDP: What’s Common? TCP and UDP are network protocols that are used to send data packets. These data packets are just bits of data that travel over the internet. When you chat with your friend online, send an email, or send a page request through your browser, you send online data....
