The Tor browser is an excellent tool for privacy – and I have written about it before – the BBC hosts it’s News service on Tor. Making it available to people around the world, who may not want the authorities knowing that they are accessing an alternative source of information. …
Daxin – rootkit backdoor malware
The United States’ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in conjunction with the threat hunting team from the security company Symantec have discovered rootkit malware that can quietly open backdoors into systems. This malware, called “Daxin”, has been linked with Chinese operations connected with the hacking group Middle Kingdom and …
Another attack on privacy in the name of protecting children
PROTECTING CHILDREN IS A VITAL THING WE MUST ALL DO I just wanted to get that out there first. I support any effective move and law that makes that goal a reality. DBS checks on people who will work with children and vulnerable people and education in the community are …
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Breaking encryption
Encryption is essential for privacy when using the internet – hence the opposition to the UK Government’s Draft Online Safety Bill, that wants to put controls on the way you and I use encryption to protect the privacy of our private communications and transactions over the web. It is interesting …
More cyber attacks originate in China than anywhere else
US Federal Bureau of Investigation director Christopher Wray has named China as the source of more cyber-attacks on the USA than all other nations combined. (The Register) Here is the full article from The Register: FBI: China is world’s most prolific source of cyber attack • The Register