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NIST is preparing guidance on how to share .zip files in a more secure way

Just because you compressed hundreds of files into a single folder doesn't mean that's secure. And now Sen. Ron Wyden is worried.

Aug 1, 2019 By Shannon Vavra

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How secure is that .zip file? One senator is urging NIST to weigh in

“Many people incorrectly believe password-protected .zip files can protect sensitive data. Indeed, many password-protected .zip files can be easily broken with off-the-shelf hacking tools,” Sen. Ron Wyden…

Jun 19, 2019 By Shannon Vavra

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