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Knowledge of true truth can keep you out of trouble
“It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” Mark Twain? (attribution uncertain)
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Go to the source if you don't want remorse
“Go to the source if you don’t want remorse” That will help you avoid scams where the scammer reaches out directly to you. It can also be applied to information you want to share online without verifying its veracity. For example, your bank calls you saying your account has been...
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What data does Signal store about me?
The short answer The short answer is: not much. Over time, Signal has received a few requests for data on their users from law enforcement. You can see their published list here. Their most recent one came from the FBI in October. According to Signal’s response to the subpoena, when...
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CyberStart America running again
If you know anyone in grades 9-12 that has any interest in cybersecurity, CyberStart America is kicking off again. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about cybersecurity and they award scholarships too! https://www.cyberstartamerica.org/
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It's time to stop using SMS
The important information How would you feel if every text you’ve ever sent suddenly became public? “5-Year Breach May Have Exposed Billions of Text Messages” <- That’s a real headline from 2021. There are two main problems with SMS(regular texting) for communication; it is not private and it is unreliable....