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Are people "going offline" as a result of increasing dangers of the Internet?

• This article makes the case for yes: http://www.techspot.com/news/64839-increasing-number-internet-dangers-driving-millions-americans-offline.html
• But ... "millions"? We collectively call BS
• As the world moves more to mobile and digital, who thinks they have 'control' of their own data anyway?

"Sandjacking" allows attackers to install evil iOS apps

• IF that attacker is physically holding your device
• AND your device is unlocked
• AND it takes a while because you have to backup, and restore a phone ... one app at a time
• SO this isn't something you do to infiltrate someone's phone while they walk away for a few minutes to the restroom
• Cool trick bro, but where on the spectrum of critical things does this fall?
• The technique is called "Su-A-Cyder" ... awful name, lose points
• http://www.securityweek.com/sandjacking-attack-allows-hackers-install-evil-ios-apps

Dropbox takes heat for a breach, that wasn't their breach

• So what happens when you get blamed for a breach that you don't have anything to do with?
• http://krebsonsecurity.com/2016/06/dropbox-smeared-in-week-of-megabreaches/
• What would YOUR company do if you were Dropbox?

Lenovo's asking people to uninstall it's bloatware "Accelerator" app

• ...because it's a massive security breach waiting to happen
• Of all the bloatware vendors install, I'm willing to be this isn't unique
• [Michael] Hey, at least they're admitting defeat here, right?
• http://www.zdnet.com/article/lenovo-begs-users-to-uninstall-accelerator-app-in-the-name-of-security/
• [Raf] Does no one sense the delicious irony of a Chinese PC maker riddled with security issues in their product?

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