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IT #security often fails due to the #carelessness and #incompetence of #users.

Probably this time too:
n-tv.de/politik/So-kam-der-Jou

Unfortunately, prematurely unsettling #headlines appeared on #ntv, among others: @ntv ‘How secure is the messenger service Signal?’ (n-tv.de/technik/Wie-sicher-ist).

Dear stubborn #BigTech users: ‘This incident would also have happened if you had communicated via Pony Express or fax.’

Too bad the #press isn't communicating this clearly!

#Signal @signalapp

I generally find #Naughton well worth a swerve, but I do hope this alerts a few - even just that - people. Straightforward and a warning about releasing your data/information to people who undoubtedley will exploit it. If not now, in the future.

I would never provide genetic information to any commercial - or indeed public organisation without far more safeguards than appear now.

theguardian.com/science/2025/a

The Guardian · Genetic data is another asset to be exploited – beware who has yoursBy John Naughton

Looking for recommendations for open source cross platform MFA Authenticator that can be used on mobile or desktop.

We found Ente Auth which looks beautiful, but we’ve had some technical issues with it.

The internet seems to like Aegis but it’s Android only and we want one that runs on either main mobile platform.

Have you been looking for the same? Have a good recommendation?

#MFA#2FA#Security