Tag Archives: security and privacy

Dyn Might Have Been Collateral Damage in Mirai Attack on Gaming Infrastructure

New research suggests hackers were targeting gaming infrastructure when they took down Dyn’s network in October 2016. Continue reading

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Massive New ‘Locky’-Variant Ransomware Attack Now Underway

Many endpoint protection solutions have been updated to detect Locky ransomware but as a new variant, emails containing the IKARUSdilapidated strain can be designated as “unknown file” types and slip through security solutions. Continue reading

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Cloudflare CEO Says Company Could Not Remain "Neutral" as it Bans Daily Stormer

In a decision announced Wednesday, Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince said that it terminated Daily Stormer’s account and is taking measures to “ensure they cannot sign up for Cloudflare’s services ever again.” Continue reading

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DreamHost Fights to Limit DOJ Request for Website Visitor Information

DreamHost talks to the WHIR about its fight with the DOJ to protect user data. Continue reading

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What Does the Ideal Password Look Like?

A re-examination has been underway in recent years about the ideal structure for login passwords, the effectiveness of which is more important than ever in an age of ubiquitous cyber attacks. Continue reading

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