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Google stored some G Suite passwords in plaintext for 14 years

May22
by on May 22, 2019 at 8:33 am
Posted In: Around the Web


Google revealed that it recently discovered a bug that caused a subset of its enterprise G Suite customers to have their passwords stored in an unhashed — albeit encrypted — form for about 14 years. “This is a G Suite issue users only — no free consumer Google accounts were affected — and we are working with enterprise administrators to ensure that their users reset their passwords,” Google said in a blog post disclosing the security lapse. The internet giant failed to specify exactly how many customers were affected this way. However, it went on to stress that it didn’t find any…

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The privacy-focused Tor browser is now officially on Android

May22
by on May 22, 2019 at 8:28 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web


After a long wait, privacy-focused browser Tor is finally on Android with a stable release. Last September, the Tor project team launched an alpha version to test the waters, but according to a new blog post, the browser is finally ready for action: Mobile browsing is increasing around the world, and in some parts, it is commonly the only way people access the internet. In these same areas, there is often heavy surveillance and censorship online, so we made it a priority to reach these users. The post noted that the browser might have some features missing from the desktop version, but it…

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The privacy-focused Tor browser is now officially on Android

May22
by on May 22, 2019 at 8:28 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web


After a long wait, privacy-focused browser Tor is finally on Android with a stable release. Last September, the Tor project team launched an alpha version to test the waters, but according to a new blog post, the browser is finally ready for action: Mobile browsing is increasing around the world, and in some parts, it is commonly the only way people access the internet. In these same areas, there is often heavy surveillance and censorship online, so we made it a priority to reach these users. The post noted that the browser might have some features missing from the desktop version, but it…

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The privacy-focused Tor browser is now officially on Android

May22
by on May 22, 2019 at 8:28 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web


After a long wait, privacy-focused browser Tor is finally on Android with a stable release. Last September, the Tor project team launched an alpha version to test the waters, but according to a new blog post, the browser is finally ready for action: Mobile browsing is increasing around the world, and in some parts, it is commonly the only way people access the internet. In these same areas, there is often heavy surveillance and censorship online, so we made it a priority to reach these users. The post noted that the browser might have some features missing from the desktop version, but it…

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Tether in court: Yep, we sort of, kind of, definitely used our reserves to buy Bitcoin

May22
by on May 22, 2019 at 8:12 am
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


It appears that contrary to its marketing promises, Tether – a cryptocurrency pegged to the US dollar – used some of its dollar reserves to buy Bitcoin. The stablecoin issuer, which shares management and ownership with cryptocurrency exchange service Bitfinex, has admitted it used its reserves to invest in Bitcoin and other “assets,” according to court transcripts obtained by The Block. The court documents further show New York Supreme Court Judge Joel M. Cohen is growing increasingly suspicious of Bitfinex’s and Tether’s dealings – especially after the companies recently admitted the stablecoin is not entirely backed by cash (which is Tether’s…

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