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Researchers uncover attack to ‘decloak’ VPN traffic

Ryan Daws — Tue, 07 May 2024 13:56:38 +0000

A novel network technique that bypasses VPN encryption has been revealed by security researchers at Leviathan Security. Dubbed “decloaking,” the technique allows an attacker to force a target’s traffic off their VPN tunnel by exploiting DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) functionality built into operating systems. The result is that the user’s traffic is transmitted unencrypted,... Read more »

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Microsoft: UN treaty creates ‘ideal conditions’ for cybercrime

Ryan Daws — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:35:26 +0000

Amy Hogan-Burney, Associate General Counsel, Cybersecurity Policy & Protection at Microsoft, has voiced concerns about a Russia-led United Nations (UN) cybercrime treaty. As the global menace of cybercrime gains sophistication and extends its reach, a united front is crucial to effectively combat these digital threats. Concerted cooperation between law enforcement agencies, governmental bodies, international partners,... Read more »

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UK ditches plan to force ISPs to conduct mass surveillance

Ryan Daws — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:29:26 +0000

The UK Government has ditched a plan to force ISPs to conduct mass surveillance of their users. Former British Prime Minister Theresa May previously served as Home Secretary during a particularly difficult period for national security when there was a particularly high prevalence of terror attacks. A number of ministers and intelligence agencies called for... Read more »

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The key to complete online independence is through crowdsourced VPNs

Avi Raz Cohen — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:33:38 +0000

Geolocation is a key pillar of how the internet functions. Previously founded on the egalitarian principle of complete transparency and total openness is now routinely altered by geolocation services. Simply put, this means that users can access various sets of websites based on where they are surfing the web from. This results in online information... Read more »

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FBI used the Patriot Act to gather web records without a warrant

Ryan Daws — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:36:49 +0000

The FBI used controversial provisions of the Patriot Act to gather the records of website visitors without a warrant. According to the New York Times, the specific provisions the US government is using to justify its actions can be found in Section 215 of the Patriot Act—which lapsed, along with two other bits of surveillance... Read more »

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Berners-Lee is attempting to fix the web (again) with Inrupt venture

Ryan Daws — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 13:59:03 +0000

World Wide Web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee is attempting to fix his wonderful but problematic creation with his Inrupt venture. The web enables us to access information and stay connected even when we’re stuck in our homes. At the same time, it provides a gateway to our lives, minds, and homes that is often taken... Read more »

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Six ways blockchain will impact the telecoms industry

Lars Rensing — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 14:38:38 +0000

As the telecoms industry nears the new era of 5G and disruption, organisations need to focus on innovation and how to continue competing in the sector. To become more efficient and customer-friendly, many companies are looking for new technologies to help reinvigorate and future-proof their business; preparing them for the inescapable disruption to come. When... Read more »

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Mozilla wants to ‘Unfck The Internet’ with new campaign

Ryan Daws — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 15:00:31 +0000

Mozilla wants to fix the problems with the invention we all hold dear with its new “Unfck The Internet” campaign. The internet is not in a healthy state. Last year, Tim Berners-Lee – creator of the World Wide Web – launched a “contract” to fix it. Needless to say, a lot more still needs to... Read more »

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China begins imposing its ‘Great Firewall’ on the citizens of Hong Kong

Ryan Daws — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 14:46:36 +0000

China’s strict internet censorship is coming to Hong Kong following the passing of a controversial security law. The so-called Great Firewall of China restricts what internet services and websites citizens can legally access. Google, for example, cannot be easily accessed in China as Beijing cannot control what information citizens can consume in the same way... Read more »

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