An IP address is the most common identifier on the Internet. Its value may vary in different situations, but as a rule, there is a popular approach to frighten young and inexperienced members of numerous Anonymous groups through claims about disclosing their IP addresses. Such options as proxy servers, VPN, Tor, I2P can help hide your IP address. Each tool has its pros and … [Read more...] about What Kind of Sensitive Data You Can Unwillingly Transfer to the Internet
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Control Your Data: How Endpoint Security Prevents Third-Party Breaches
There's a dark side to outsourcing business services. Beyond the advantages of cost efficiency and flexibility, outsourcing comes with inherent security risks. Investing heavily in securing your in-house network isn't enough. One misstep when working with a third-party service provider can give attackers direct access to your most sensitive data regardless of your perimeter … [Read more...] about Control Your Data: How Endpoint Security Prevents Third-Party Breaches
Moving Towards Automation In Continuous Testing
Software testing should be a standard part of the development process, and while obviously all programs undergo some degree of assessment, the process isn't where it needs to be. Rather, even though we understand the benefits of continuous testing, many programs only undergo slow, fragmented testing protocols that compromise both speed and quality in the end product. To reach … [Read more...] about Moving Towards Automation In Continuous Testing
The Death of Passwords in the Modern Age [Infographic]
The complex and unreadable strings that make up a valid password are impractical for ordinary people, and companies are looking for a cleaner way to protect their accounts. Although the password protection system in the computer network has been improved, people have not. When major security vulnerabilities hit big companies, the public will see what the most commonly used … [Read more...] about The Death of Passwords in the Modern Age [Infographic]
Is Blockchain the Answer to Healthcare Data Breaches?
Healthcare breaches pose a major problem for doctors, patients, and entire medical and insurance systems, exposing confidential patient information and leaving responsible parties vulnerable to lawsuits “ and worst of all, these breaches are increasingly common. It raises the question: what can we do to protect healthcare data? New blockchain technology may hold the … [Read more...] about Is Blockchain the Answer to Healthcare Data Breaches?