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When I attach a sensitive pdf encrypted by Adobe with a password, and send it through Gmail with password included, does it make any difference?

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Nowadays, many people would attach a sensitive pdf encrypted by Adobe with a password and send it through Gmail with password included (in the same email or different one).
However, I wonder if this practice could give any additional prote… Continue reading When I attach a sensitive pdf encrypted by Adobe with a password, and send it through Gmail with password included, does it make any difference?→

Can email providers choose to ignore controls around allowing external forwarding? [closed]

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When testing controls around email forwarding rules, I get a message back from the provider I’m trying to forward to (gmail). "Access denied, Your organization does not allow external forwarding. Please contact your administrator for… Continue reading Can email providers choose to ignore controls around allowing external forwarding? [closed]→

TIOBE Index News (February 2024): Programming Language Go Reaches a New High at Number Eight

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Carbon, an experimental programming language, entered TIOBE’s top 100 ranking in February. Continue reading TIOBE Index News (February 2024): Programming Language Go Reaches a New High at Number Eight→

Gmail & Yahoo DMARC rollout: When cyber compliance gives a competitive edge

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The essence of cybersecurity is not just about defense but enabling business through trust and reliability. As Gmail and Yahoo take steps to enforce stricter email authentication, organizations that are proactive in their DMARC compliance will not only… Continue reading Gmail & Yahoo DMARC rollout: When cyber compliance gives a competitive edge→

How can session-persistence of a web application account lead to re-infection of the browser and OS [closed]

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I recently read a blog post that mentioned there is a way to highjack a user’s account by stealing their session cookies, and then persisting the logged in state by extending the expiration of the cookie indefinitely. This would also mean … Continue reading How can session-persistence of a web application account lead to re-infection of the browser and OS [closed]→