Tag: Digital Security
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Cracking the Mystery: Just How Random Are TOTP Codes?
In the realm of digital security, Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) have risen as a robust method for two-factor authentication (2FA). But how random are these six-digit codes that we rely upon daily? Many users, keenly observant of patterns, often find themselves questioning if the TOTP codes they receive are truly random or if there’s an…
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Australia’s Border Force and Digital Privacy: What Travelers Need to Know
The recent report that Australian Border Force (ABF) officers inspected over 10,000 phones in the past two years has sparked a significant debate on digital privacy and civil rights. While close to 94% of travelers willingly provided their phone’s passcode despite it being non-mandatory, it underscores a critical issue: the general public’s lack of awareness…
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The Blurry Line Between Digital Convenience and Security in Psychotherapy
The conviction of Julius Kivimäki for mass-extorting psychotherapy patients has once again thrown a stark light on the dangers posed by digitizing sensitive health records. Kivimäki, who threatened to release sensitive therapy data unless paid, was sentenced to six years. His case is more than just a criminal justice verdict; it unveils a series of…