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How encryption can help protect your sensitive data - We Live Security

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How encryption can help protect your sensitive data - We Live Security How encryption can help protect your sensitive data - We Live Security Posted: 22 May 2020 12:00 AM PDT Here's how encryption can help keep your data safe from prying eyes – even if your device is stolen or your cloud account is hacked You probably store all kinds of sensitive information on your personal computer – or your smartphone, for that matter. For good measure, you may even store your data in the cloud. And like the responsible netizen that you are, you've probably secured access to your devices with a passphrase , a biometric lock or even a combination of both. That's all well and good, but what if you lose your device or it is stolen ? That's where encryption comes in, adding an extra safeguard. To be sure, encryption isn't just limited to storing your data; you can also encrypt your communications and your web traffic, as well as your...

How Android 10 is making your phone more private and secure - The Next Web

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How Android 10 is making your phone more private and secure - The Next Web How Android 10 is making your phone more private and secure - The Next Web Posted: 05 Sep 2019 09:12 AM PDT Google released Android 10 last night to all Pixel phones. The update brings some nifty features like system-wide dark mode, a new gesture navigation system, and smart replies in notifications. But the release is actually focused on privacy and security upgrades; let's take a closer look at what's under the hood. Location restrictions Prior to Android 10, you could only choose to allow individual apps to track your location all the time or never at all. Starting from this version, you can allow an app to track your location only when the app is in use. The apps will also have to ask explicitly if it needs background location access. Location permission Android 10 Google has followed Apple's implementation and for good reason.  The iPhone mak...

CryptoExpert - Review 2020 - PCMag Portugal

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CryptoExpert - Review 2020 - PCMag Portugal CryptoExpert - Review 2020 - PCMag Portugal RememBear review - TechRadar LimeRAT malware is being spread through VelvetSweatshop Excel encryption technique - ZDNet A glossary of the VPN terminology you need to know - TechTarget CryptoExpert - Review 2020 - PCMag Portugal Posted: 30 May 2020 02:32 PM PDT CryptoExpert - Review 2020    PCMag Portugal RememBear review - TechRadar Posted: 23 May 2020 01:56 AM PDT RememBear review    TechRadar LimeRAT malware is being spread through VelvetSweatshop Excel encryption technique - ZDNet Posted: 01 Apr 2020 12:00 AM PDT LimeRAT malware is being spread through VelvetSweatshop Excel encryption technique    ZDNet A glossary of the VPN terminology you need to know - TechTarget Posted: 17 Apr 2020 08:01 AM PDT A glossary of the VPN terminology you ...

AxCrypt Premium - Review 2020 - PCMag AU

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AxCrypt Premium - Review 2020 - PCMag AU AxCrypt Premium - Review 2020 - PCMag AU Exclusive: Zoom plans to roll out strong encryption for paying customers only - KFGO News Zoom to add end-to-end encryption with Keybase acquisition - Computerworld AxCrypt Premium - Review 2020 - PCMag AU Posted: 30 May 2020 03:12 PM PDT In the movies, encryption always seems to involve random characters scrolling down the screen, or hackers pounding on keyboards. The reality isn't quite the same, though some encryption products are complex enough to make you want to pound your keyboard with your head. AxCrypt Premium is a breath of fresh air in this field. It offers seriously advanced encryption features in a superbly simple setting. Many encryption tools offer a perpetual license. You can buy them once and use them indefinitely. AxCrypt, based in Sweden, charges $35 per year. That ongoing subscription is needed because some of its ...

Mobile Location Data and Covid-19: Q&A - Human Rights Watch

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Mobile Location Data and Covid-19: Q&A - Human Rights Watch Mobile Location Data and Covid-19: Q&A - Human Rights Watch Aarogya Setu Data Only Shared With Government Officials Directly Involved In COVID-19 Interventions, "Highly Encrypted" Says Niti Aayog CEO - BW Businessworld Obscure, decade-old vulnerability finally unearthed in GLPI asset management app - The Daily Swig Mobile Location Data and Covid-19: Q&A - Human Rights Watch Posted: 13 May 2020 12:00 AM PDT Introduction Governments and the private sector are increasingly relying on data-driven technologies to help contain the novel coronavirus,  Covid-19 . While some see technological solutions as a critical tool for contact tracing, quarantine enforcement, tracking the spread of the virus, and allocating medical resources, these practices raise significant human rights concerns. Human Rights Watch is particularly concerned about proposals ...