Opera’s VPN returns to its Android browser

Opera had a couple of tumultuous years behind it, but it looks like the Norwegian browser maker (now in the hands of a Chinese consortium) is finding its stride again and refocusing its efforts on its flagship mobile and desktop browsers. Before the sale, Opera offered a useful stand-alone and built-in VPN service. Somehow, the […]

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Opera’s VPN returns to its Android browser

Opera had a couple of tumultuous years behind it, but it looks like the Norwegian browser maker (now in the hands of a Chinese consortium) is finding its stride again and refocusing its efforts on its flagship mobile and desktop browsers. Before the sale, Opera offered a useful stand-alone and built-in VPN service. Somehow, the […]

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How a personal server could be the answer to your data privacy worries – MashTalk

In this episode of MashTalk, Mashable sits down with Giri Sreenivas, Co-Founder & CEO of personal server company Helm. 
While Helm’s product entices privacy-concerned consumers with data security and promises of protection from surveillance …

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Thailand passes controversial cybersecurity law that could enable government surveillance

Thailand’s government passed a controversial cybersecurity bill today that has been criticized for vagueness and the potential to enable sweeping access internet user data. The bill (available in Thai) was amended late last year following criticism over potential data access, but it passed the country’s parliament with 133 positives votes and no rejections although there […]

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What business leaders can learn from Jeff Bezos’ leaked texts

Joel Wallenstrom Contributor Joel Wallenstrom is president and chief executive of Wickr, a secure communications company. Before Wickr, Joel co-founded iSEC Partners, one of the world’s leading information security research teams, later acquired by NCC Group, and served as Director for Strategic Alliances at @stake, one of the very first computer security companies in the […]

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Google’s Mark Risher: We’ve never abused your 2FA data

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There’s arguably no company that knows more about e-mail security than Google. Its online account, primarily tied to its e-mail service, Gmail, is used by more than a billion people to log into a myriad of other online services. 

The company recently launched a physical authentication device and overhauled its security and privacy center, which was a good opportunity to talk with Google’s Privacy & Security chief Mark Risher about the new products as well as the security challenges internet users face today. 

The olden days when merely having a good, 8-character password and not opening unknown e-mail attachments was enough to keep you secure online are gone. One trend Risher sees is targeted phishing attacks that are far more dangerous than your typical “Nigerian prince scam, as they’re tailored to a specific target and are much more likely to fool an unwary user.  Read more…

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6 of the best free and paid VPNs in the UK

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How can you protect your personal information when online? With virtual private networks, or VPNs, that’s how. But which VPN is best for you, and do you need to pay for the service? Based on customer reviews, we are comparing the best VPNs (both paid and free) in the UK to give you a clear answer…

For those feeling confused, here’s the inside story on a Virtual Private Network, or VPN. It’s essentially a connection method used to add security and privacy to private and public networks, like the internet.

Personal VPNs are becoming increasingly popular as more of our everyday life transitions to the web. A VPN improves privacy because the user’s initial IP address is replaced with one from the VPN provider. Those subscribed to a VPN can obtain an IP address from any gateway city the VPN service provides. Read more…

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Stop trying to remember passwords and use this app that will auto-fill them all instead

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Creating a strong password requires a complex combo of letters, numbers, and special characters. Oh, and you should be able to remember it.

Of course, that’s the hard part. Most of us have lost hours of our lives pounding the keyboard trying password after password, before giving in and clicking “forgot password.” At which point you get the “new password cannot be the same as old password and also needs to include a hieroglyphic now.” It’s a tough world out there. Read more…

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Learn how to use hacking techniques for good by taking this online class

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Breeched security, fraudulent charges, and compromised data — let’s face it: Hacking doesn’t have a good reputation.

But what you probably didn’t know is people can use their knack for slipping through the web’s tiniest cracks for good, not evil. Ethical hacking exists, whether you’re beefing up a site’s security or detecting foul play on the deep web. 

Want to learn how to hack — ethically, of course? You might want to give this online course about hacking a try.

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