Truncated HMAC Security and Performance Trade-offs
RFC 2104 says you need at least 80 bits, but NIST's new SP 800-224 dropped the floor to 32 bits with a risk analysis requirement that nobody wants to explain.
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Proton's Linux CLI Arrives, Still Behind Mullvad (and why)
While Proton celebrates releasing basic WireGuard connectivity, Mullvad users have been paying with Monero and running QUIC obfuscation since 2024.
Tor Browser 15 Strips AI, Patches Critical Exploits
The Tor Project just released version 15.0 with a clear message: you cannot have maximum privacy while sending all your data to AI servers.
TShark: Command-Line Packet Analysis for Network Security
TShark puts Wireshark's packet analysis power directly in your terminal, enabling automated security monitoring and forensic investigation.
The I2P Ecosystem Explodes: Multiple New Router Implementations Signal a Privacy Revolution
The Invisible Internet Project (I2P) just announced something remarkable: multiple new, fully-functioning I2P router prototypes have emerged, marking a pivotal moment for privacy-focused networking.