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Lodi, Calif., Confirms Ransomware Behind Computer Troubles - Government Technology

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Lodi, Calif., Confirms Ransomware Behind Computer Troubles - Government Technology Lodi, Calif., Confirms Ransomware Behind Computer Troubles - Government Technology Posted: 31 Jul 2019 03:08 PM PDT (TNS) — Lodi City Manager Steve Schwabauer has confirmed that the computer issue that hindered the city's phone lines and data financial data systems earlier this year was, in fact, a ransomware attack. Ransomware — a malicious software, or "malware," attack designed to block access to a computer or computer system's files — was sent to city staff as an email attachment that looked like an invoice, Schwabauer said. After a staff member clicked on the attachment, the malware was spread through the city's network of computers. It encrypted critical files that knocked several key phone lines out of service, including the non-emergency number for the Lodi Police Department, the emergency outage line for Public Works, and the m

5 Best TeamViewer Alternatives For 2019: Mirror Your PC Anywhere - Fossbytes

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5 Best TeamViewer Alternatives For 2019: Mirror Your PC Anywhere - Fossbytes 5 Best TeamViewer Alternatives For 2019: Mirror Your PC Anywhere - Fossbytes Posted: 30 Jul 2019 02:16 AM PDT I f you're one of those who has to keep working on your vacation then you might know the pain of carrying a laptop and accessories all the time. What if you don't need to bear that extra luggage, maybe you can work on your iPad or Android tablet? But at the same time, you don't want to miss out on some important resources, documents or perhaps some work that can only be done on a laptop or desktop. Or simply you're sitting on your couch and need to access something from your desktop in another room. That's where some remote desktop software can be of great help. Now, what the heck is a remote desktop software? Image: Depositphotos As you might know, remote desktop software or remote access software lets you conne

US Attorney General Barr demands law enforcement “backdoor” access to encrypted data and communications - World Socialist Web Site

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US Attorney General Barr demands law enforcement “backdoor” access to encrypted data and communications - World Socialist Web Site US Attorney General Barr demands law enforcement “backdoor” access to encrypted data and communications - World Socialist Web Site Posted: 25 Jul 2019 10:53 PM PDT   US Attorney General Barr demands law enforcement "backdoor" access to encrypted data and communications By Kevin Reed 26 July 2019 In a significant escalation of the US government's assault on democratic rights, Attorney General William Barr gave a speech on Tuesday in which he asserted that tech companies "can and must" provide law enforcement agencies with backdoor access to encryption on electronic devices and software applications used widely by people all over the world. Speaking before an audience of law enforcement officials, Barr expressed the contempt of the entire state apparatus for the public by saying the

Is Debian the gold standard for Linux security? - InfoWorld

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Is Debian the gold standard for Linux security? - InfoWorld Is Debian the gold standard for Linux security? - InfoWorld Posted: 12 Sep 2016 12:00 AM PDT Is Debian the gold standard for Linux security?    InfoWorld Security is an important priority for all users, even those who run Linux as their preferred operating system. One redditor wondered in a recent discussion thread ... You are subscribed to email updates from "encrypted phone,mobile app encryption,encrypt marshmallow" - Google News . To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now . Email delivery powered by Google Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

Cyber security 101: Protect your privacy from hackers, spies, and the government - ZDNet

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Cyber security 101: Protect your privacy from hackers, spies, and the government - ZDNet Cyber security 101: Protect your privacy from hackers, spies, and the government - ZDNet Posted: 24 May 2019 12:00 AM PDT "I have nothing to hide" was once the standard response to the occasional surveillance experience by way of cameras, border checks, or casual questioning by law enforcement. Privacy used to be considered generally balanced in many countries -- at least, in the West -- with a few changes to rules and regulations here and there often made only in the name of the common good. Things have changed, and not for the better. China's Great Firewall , the UK's Snooper's Charter , the US' mass surveillance  and bulk data collection -- compliments of the National Security Agency (NSA) and Edward Snowden 's whistleblowing -- Russia's insidious election meddling , and countless censorship and communication