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Articles tagged with Security

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1. The Cryptography of Orphan Annie and Captain Midnight

   A fun and illustrative tour of the cryptographic and security principles of modern cryptography using Little Orphan Annie and Captain Midnight.

2. GNU/Linux Security

   Learn about the principle elements of GNU/Linux security.

3. FOSDEM2021: Using WireGuard VPN (With docker-scripts)

   An illuminating presentation on how to use Wireguard VPN via docker-scripts.

4. GNU/Linux Firewalls

   Learn how to install, configure, and customize a GNU/Linux firewall.

5. Doxxing: Tips to Protect Yourself Online & How to Minimize Harm

   The EFF provides advice on how to minimize harm from doxxing.

6. Adding Encrypted Group Calls to Signal

   Signal rolls out group calls to their secure, privacy-focused messaging app.

7. Tourists on Tech’s Toll Roads

   The future of open general purpose computing is threatened, but there are people and products that can help sustain it.

8. 5 Years of Intel CPUs and Chipsets Have a Concerning Flaw That’s Unfixable

   Intel's Converged Security and Management Engine contains an unfixable flaw that may allow an attacker to compromise a system's root of trust.

9. Security and Privacy Implications of Zoom

   Zoom's increased usage is causing its security and privacy issues to come under scrutiny.

10. The Case for Limiting Your Browser Extensions

    A recent hack illustrates the perils associated with the privileged position that browser extensions possess.