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A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.

Police Warn of New ‘Line-Trapping Technology’ Being Used to Scam People Over the Phone

From CyberHeist News

A new piece of sophisticated technology is being used by fraudsters to scam unsuspecting people over the phone. Police said a woman in the York Region received a call earlier this month and was told by the scammers she had been a victim of identity ...

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Android, Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, law and policy, Linux, privacy, Weekend Update

browser, firefox, imposter scam, Iran, Neverquest, SSD

Guest Post: The 5 Most Recommended Secure Browsers to Respect Your Privacy – Part 1

Thanks to Best VPN Canada for this guest post by By Jeff Walker. This is a three part post, the second part will be published on Monday December 30, and the third part on Thursday January 2

In a world conquered by technology, your ...

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DEC

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Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, privacy

Brave, browser, Epic Privacy, Iridium, TOR, WaterFox

Merry Christmas

I took the day off to spend with my family, and I am hoping you have as well.

Have a Merry Christmas or holiday of your choice.

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How Stolen Credentials Are Used

Someone has stolen your user ID and password from a website where you have an account. Are you at risk? What are they going to do with it?

Unfortunately, even with the best security, passwords are stolen all the time from websites and cloud service providers. There are over 15 billion stolen credentials. Usually the passwords are solved using off-line brute force password cracking methods, and then packaged up and sold ...

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DEC

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account hijacking, authentication, cybersecurity, Identity Theft, passwords

Sunday Funnies – Here Comes Santa Claus

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DEC

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Weekend Update

A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.

FTC warns Christmas buyers that smart toys are a security risk

Thinking of giving a young person an internet-connected ‘smart’ toy this Christmas? You may want to think again.

Targeting Military Veterans: 5 Ways Cybercriminals Are Scamming Them

They trained, they served, they protected us. Now, they’re being targeted by cybercriminals who prey ...

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21
DEC

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Dark Web, Internet of Things, privacy, social engineering, Weekend Update

military scams, veteran scams

Have I Been Pwned? You Bet I Have – And So Have You!

No matter how good a job you do of creating long, strong, unique passwords, keeping them secret and secure in a password manager, it all goes awry when a vendor site we have used gets breached, and has our user names and passwords stolen. This is where a web site such as Troy Hunt’s HaveIBeenPwned.com comes in.

I have set up an account at HIBP, and get ...

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20
DEC

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account hijacking, cybersecurity, passwords

I am speaking at Joule U . TAKE A TOUR OF THE DARK WEB

Let me take you on a tour of the Dark Web on Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 10 am to 11:30 am. Seating is limited so register today. This is a popular event that typically sells out quickly.

What is the “Dark Web” really?

Explore the Dark Web. Is it just an evil bazaar filled with scammers, criminals, drug dealers and weapons merchants? Or ...

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18
DEC

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Dark Web, public event

Joule

Is There a Rating Site for IoT Device Security?

My friend Eric Morley, owner of Big Frog Custom T-Shirts in Woodbury MN is a frequent and thought-provoking responder to articles that I post on my weblog. Recently, he asked: “Hey Bob, are you aware of any rating systems on IoT devices? I’d love to be able to review the security of these devices, and make buying decisions ...

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DEC

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account hijacking, Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, Internet of Things, Software vulnerability

Sunday Funnies – The 70th Anniversary of the Zamboni

How the Zamboni Changed the Game for Ice Rinks

Invented by rink owner Frank Zamboni, the ice-clearing machine celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. Invented by Frank Zamboni, the eponymous ice-clearing machine celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. He applied for his first U.S. patent in 1949, for this innovative idea that totally transformed winter sports by giving chopped-up ice surfaces a fresh-frozen smoothness in a matter of minutes. From the Smithsonian

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DEC

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WyzGuys Tech Talk

A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.

Police Warn of New ‘Line-Trapping Technology’ Being Used to Scam People Over the Phone

A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.

What is the “Dark Web” really?