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  Cybersecurity

  Why Ethical Phishing Campaigns Are Ineffective

  It has been posited that targeted long term ethical phishing campaigns are no more effective than using your finger to plug a dam.This in part is so true, unless...

  By: John Meah | Cybersecurity Specialist | Expert Reviewer | Freelance Writer

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  Cybersecurity

  Top 5 Cyber Threats from 2020

  2020 has been a rough year for everyone, as the tremendous pandemic threat jeopardized many businesses’ plans and forced countless to rethink their strategies as...

  By: Claudio Buttice | Data Analyst, Contributor

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  Internet

  US Data Protection and Privacy in 2020

  The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect on the 25th of May 2018. Shortly afterwards, the EU data protection authorities received more than 95...

  By: Daniel Dimov | Internet Law Expert

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  Technology Trends

  Privacy Issues in the New Big Data Economy

  To succeed in the new data economy, companies are collecting massive amounts of consumer data. But these collection efforts rarely involve transparent explanations...

  By: Terri Williams | Contributor

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  Networking

  Considering a VPN? Make the Right Choice for Your Needs

  People use virtual private networks (VPNs) for a number of reasons, and more of them have begun to use the service now. Daniel Markuson, digital privacy expert at...

  By: Ariella Brown | Contributor

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  Cybersecurity

  We’re Surrounded By Spying Machines: What Can We Do About It?

  “The thing about PAT is the more time she spends with you, the more she learns. So before long, she will know more about you than you know yourself”.Do you...

  By: Jan Youngren | Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection Specialist at VPNpro

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  Networking

  Malicious VPN Apps: How to Protect Your Data

  There are many reasons consumers choose to use a virtual private network (VPN) — from bypassing censorship rules to streaming TV shows and torrenting music.Their...

  By: Jan Youngren | Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection Specialist at VPNpro

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  Cybersecurity

  Biometrics: Moving Forward with Password-Free Security

  Relying on passwords as the sole means of authentication is a serious problem. Passwords and similar outdated credential methods are being blamed for 80% of...

  By: Ariella Brown | Contributor

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  Cybersecurity

  Job Role: Cryptographer

  To mathematicians and those interested in the science of encryption, the job of a cryptographer is an interesting one.Basically, cryptographers work on implementing...

  By: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

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  Cybersecurity

  Biometrics: New Advances Worth Paying Attention To

  What's happening in the field of biometrics?Some people would say "not much." But some others, who are closer to the industry, would say a lot is happening...

  By: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

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  Cybersecurity

  Encryption Vs. Decryption: What's the Difference?

  Applying encryption adds a level of security to the data that can help prevent the file contents from being understood by any unauthorized person who gets hold of it...

  By: Ariella Brown | Contributor

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  Cybersecurity

  Cryptography: Understanding Its Not-So-Secret Importance to Your Business

  If you're just asking yourself whether your organization needs to implement encryption to protect its data, the answer is straightforward: Yes.Evil people will try...

  By: Claudio Buttice | Data Analyst, Contributor