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Simply Security – EU proposes data protection overhaul; criticism ensues

Posted on February 4, 2012 By ninjatechnyc

The European Commission this week revealed a proposed overhaul to decades-old data protection rules in an effort to improve online privacy and Internet security across the European Union (EU) and beyond. However, even before the effects of the proposed rules could settle, backlash was felt from companies and governments around the world. But here’s the…

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Can Authorities Force You to Give Up Laptop Password?

Posted on January 5, 2012 By ninjatechnyc

News to watch – Can you be compelled by authorities to give up your encryption keys, passphrases, or passwords? Federal prosecutors want a judge to order a Colorado woman to provide the password to decrypt her laptop, which the government seized with a search warrant. With backup from digital rights groups, the woman is fighting…

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Essential Free Downloads For A New PC (Or An Existing PC)

Posted on June 11, 2008 By ninjatechnyc

If you just bought a new desktop or laptop, no doubt it came with 30-Day trials of typical well known AntiVirus, AntiSpyware applications along with a host of other applications whose licenses expires within 30 to 60 days. The good news is, you can let them expire. The reason being, there are plenty of just…

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Encrypt Your Flash Drive Using TrueCrypt

Posted on April 27, 2008 By ninjatechnyc 26 Comments on Encrypt Your Flash Drive Using TrueCrypt

UPDATE (12/29/14):  Arggh! So they shutdown the TrueCrypt for some crazy cockeyed reason. But it’s still a good product as far as I’m concerned and I still use it to encrypt my flash drive. The last version of the software is still available on other sites. Below, I’ve posted the download link to one site…

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