Pi Network
I am sending you 1π! Pi is a new digital currency developed by Stanford PhDs, with over 10 million members worldwide. To claim your Pi, follow this link https://minepi.com/kelotz and use my username (kelotz) as your invitation code. Preface As the world becomes increasingly digital, cryptocurrency is a next natural step in the evolution of money. Pi is the first digital currency for everyday people, representing a major step forward in the adoption of cryptocurrency worldwide. Our Mission: Build a cryptocurrency and smart contracts platform secured and operated by everyday people. Our...
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Your brain has better things to do than store secure passwords. Get a dedicated password manager to keep your login data synced and secure across all devices. Bitwarden Bitwarden is the most transparently secure password manager we tested; it’s built on open source code that’s subject to regular security audits. The app is also free, making it a good choice for the password-manager curious. Advanced users like the ability to study the code, and they can even host Bitwarden on their own server. The free account has no limitations, but premium accounts ($10 a year) offer extras...
Read MoreFacebook Sweetens Deal for Hackers to Catch Security Bugs
In the wake of extensive mishandling of user data and a series of security missteps, Facebook has deployed a number of security and privacy initiatives. A key focus: expanding its long-standing bug bounty program. Now Facebook is courting outside hackers more aggressively than ever. Last year, the company began paying bounties for certain bugs researchers might find in third-party services that integrate with Facebook. It will now expand the types of bugs that are eligible, and even pay out for bugs that have also been directly submitted to another developer’s own bug bounty....
Read MoreHow to Make a Clean Break With the Clingiest Social Networks
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