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6 Internet Security Tips For 2020

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - 6 Internet Security Tips For 2020 - Information Technology Blog. Let’s take a look at some popular internet security tips for 2020. When you sign up for social media, shopping and internet banking websites, always try to use different passwords for each website. Secure Passwords.

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Google account hacks dropped by half after pushing two-step authentication by default

The Verge

That’s the top-line finding four months into Google’s initiative to enroll users in two-factor authentication by default, detailed in a blog post to coincide with Safer Internet Day on February 8th. Although the number of web services supporting two-factor authentication has grown steadily, consumer adoption still remains low.

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The Generative Self-Sovereign Internet

Phil Windley

Summary: The self-sovereign internet, a secure overlay on the internet, provides the same capacity to produce change by numerous, unaffiliated and uncoordinated actors as the internet itself. This article explores the properties of the self-sovereign internet and makes the case that they justify its generativity claims.

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12 great apps for your new iPhone in 2020

The Verge

TikTok has exploded in popularity in 2020 to become one of the biggest social media networks on the planet, with everything from internet memes, comedy sketches, and even a full-fledged Ratatouille musical. In other words, it’s the most fun place on the internet right now. If not, go set up two-factor authentication now!

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This messaging app uploads every file you send to the internet, which is bad

The Verge

Here’s what’s going on: Go SMS Pro uploads every media file you send to the internet and makes those files accessible with a URL, according to a report by Trustwave. There’s no authentication required to look at the link, meaning that anyone who has it could view the content within. The URL is where the trouble is.

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2016 Internet of Things (IoT) Predictions

CTOvision

Gartner predicts that number of IoT devices in use worldwide will grow from an estimated 5 billion in 2015 to some 25 billion connected devices by 2020. In 2016 there will be a growing number of authentic success stories where the IoT provides real value to consumers and enterprises. Trevor Daughney.

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Why Apple’s improved 2FA protection matters to business

Computerworld Vertical IT

Apple has introduced a new layer of protection to its existing two-factor authentication (2FA) system, making it a little harder for phishing attacks to successfully steal valuable authentication credentials. Phishing costs billions and is bad for business. Phishing is a huge problem.