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Security Exposé - Match.com

Match.com is recognised as the largest online dating site in the world. Available in 25 countries and 8 different languages, it has millions of users in the UK alone. Having such a huge and purely online presence, the average person would be forgiven...

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Analysing the Adobe hack and poor password security

Just over a month ago, Adobe announced that they had been the victim of a sophisticated cyber attack. With the company's source code and customer information stolen, it was a serious breach that could have tremendous implications. I'm going to...

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Password security doesn't need to be difficult, looking at 2 factor authentication and password managers

Passwords protect all of your online life and using weak or duplicated passwords can leave you facing huge risks when it comes to security. 2 factor authentication and password managers provide easy ways to greatly increase your security online. Weak Passwords One of the...

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Why you shouldn't use your browser to store online passwords

A recently publicised "flaw" in Chrome and Firefox could allow someone with access to your computer to view all of your online passwords in a matter of seconds. Let's look at exactly what the problem is and what can be...

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Why password reminders are a bad thing.

I recently installed the Subway app on my phone and realised I didn't know my password. Having pressed the forgotten password link and submitting my email address I was horrified to find my password had been emailed to me! The implications here...

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Security Exposé - Match.com

Analysing the Adobe hack and poor password security

Password security doesn't need to be difficult, looking at 2 factor authentication and password managers

Why you shouldn't use your browser to store online passwords

Why password reminders are a bad thing.

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