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SSL Certificate Best Practices Policy

Tech Republic Security

SSL certificates are essential for encrypting traffic between systems such as clients, which access servers via web browsers or applications that communicate with remote systems. Certificates protect client and server data, commonly involving confidential information such as credit card details or social security numbers.

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Mobile Device Security Policy

Tech Republic Security

In addition, the same social engineering, phishing and application/operating system vulnerabilities which plague desktops. Mobile devices are commonly used to conduct company business, which can render them more susceptible to risk than desktop or even laptop computers.

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New Twitter game attempts to simplify the social media giant's privacy policy

TechSpot

Like most software and applications, Twitter's privacy policy is often glazed over, misunderstood, or simply clicked through and overlooked. Twitter Data Dash, a retro 2D platformer that runs on your browser, was released in an attempt to make the company's often-skipped privacy-related legalese somewhat more digestible.

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DOJ Announces New Policy for Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

SecureWorld News

Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today a new revision to its policy on the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) that many security researchers will be pleased to see. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco discussed the policy revision: "Computer security research is a key driver of improved cybersecurity.

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Reddit and Twitter join the fight against US demands for visa applicants’ online handles

The Verge

Reddit and Twitter have filed supporting evidence in a lawsuit against the US government, which challenges the requirement that nearly all visa applicants submit their social media handles for scrutiny. The requirement for visa applicants to detail their social media accounts was introduced in 2019.

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TikTok Fined 5 Million Euros for Cookie Policies

SecureWorld News

The uber popular short-form video sharing platform has been fined 5 million euros for its cookie policies, and no, we're not talking about chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin. The inspections were carried out only on the website, in an unlogged session, and not on the mobile application.

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Platforms struggle with Taliban policy amid chaotic US withdrawal

The Verge

Social platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are coming under new scrutiny for the way they treat Taliban accounts, as the militant Islamist group emerges as the dominant power in Afghanistan in the wake of the US withdrawal. YouTube complies with all applicable sanctions and trade compliance laws, including relevant U.S.