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Why Your VPN May Not Be As Secure As It Claims

Krebs on Security

VPNs work by creating a virtual network interface that serves as an encrypted tunnel for communications. But researchers at Leviathan Security say they’ve discovered it’s possible to abuse an obscure feature built into the DHCP protocol so that other users on the local network are forced to connect to a rogue DHCP server.

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VMware Flaw a Vector in SolarWinds Breach?

Krebs on Security

National Security Agency (NSA) warned on Dec. ” VMware released a software update to plug the security hole ( CVE-2020-4006 ) on Dec. ” VMware released a software update to plug the security hole ( CVE-2020-4006 ) on Dec. 7 was being used by Russian hackers to impersonate authorized users on victim networks.

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Best beginner cyber security certifications

IT Governance

Are you considering a career in cyber security? CompTIA Security+. The CompTIA Security+ qualification is widely considered to be one of the best introductions to the cyber security industry. The CompTIA Security+ qualification is widely considered to be one of the best introductions to the cyber security industry.

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The Belgian Constitutional Court annuls Data Retention Act

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

On 22 April 2021, the Belgian Constitutional Court annulled the Act of 29 May 2016 on the collection and storage of data in the electronic communications sector (the Data Retention Act).

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President Biden Signs Two Bills Aimed at Enhancing Government Cybersecurity

Hunton Privacy

The Cybersecurity Act amends certain provisions of the Homeland Security Act of 2002. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and state, local, tribal and territorial governments, as well as corporations, associations and the general public.

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EU Council Presidency Releases Proposed Amendments to Draft ePrivacy Regulation

Hunton Privacy

These revisions follow from meeting discussions of the Working Party on Telecommunications and Information Society (the “WP Tele”), the Permanent Representatives Committee, and the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council.

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EU Council Agrees on Proposed ePrivacy Regulation

Data Matters

On February 10, 2021, the Council of the European Union (which includes representatives of the European Union (EU) member states, hereinafter Council) reached an agreement on the ePrivacy Regulation proposal that governs the protection of privacy and confidentiality of electronic communications services (ePrivacy Regulation).

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