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Surveillance of the Internet Backbone

Schneier on Security

It’s useful for cybersecurity forensics, but can also be used for things like tracing VPN activity. In the hands of some governments, that could be dangerous. Vice has an article about how data brokers sell access to the Internet backbone. This is netflow data.

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Do you actually need a VPN? Your guide to staying safe online!

Webroot

So maybe you’ve heard of VPNs but aren’t actually sure what they are. Simply put, a VPN creates a safe, anonymous pathway for the data you send and receive over a Wi-Fi network, allowing you to browse anonymously and access content as if you were in a different location. Do you really need a VPN for personal use? Why use a VPN?

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The Pall Mall Pact and why it matters

Malwarebytes

The US State Department reportedly plans to sign an international agreement designed to govern the use of commercial spyware known as the Pall Mall Pact. The goal of the Pall Mall Pact is to regulate Commercial Cyber Intrusion Capabilities (CCICs), or what we usually refer to as spyware and surveillance tools.

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5 common VPN myths busted

Malwarebytes

Virtual Private Networks ( VPN s) are popular but often misunderstood. VPNs are for illegal activity. Some people think that VPNs are only useful for doing things like torrenting, accessing geo-locked content, or getting around work/school/government firewalls. I don’t need a mobile VPN.

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Weekly Update 166

Troy Hunt

References The Norwegian government is now on HIBP (that's now the 6th gov, the 7th will be announced in the coming days) Banks are communicating in precisely the fashion they're warning their customers about (is it a phish, or banks comms? Mass surveillance is a reality. A VPN can't solve this issue, but it's a great first step.

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NSO CEO claims Facebook wanted NSO surveillance tool to spy on users

Security Affairs

In October 2019, WhatsApp sued the Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group accusing it of carrying out malicious attacks against its users. The researchers also spotted other attacks against a Mexican journalist who reported to the public a story of the corruption in the Mexican government. ”the court filing reads.

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Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks

Security Affairs

The government agencies released a guide that advises telecom and critical infrastructure defenders on best practices to strengthen network security against PRC-linked and other cyber threats. Strong segmentation with firewalls and DMZs, securing VPN gateways, and ensuring encrypted traffic with TLS v1.3 ” continues the advisory.