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Article 1 - Russian meddling in 2016 US presidential election was weak sauce

Article 2 - A fifth of passwords used by federal agency cracked in security auditSupporting Links:XKCD - Password StrengthGibson Research Corporation - How Big is Your Haystack?Perfect Passwords - GRC's Ultra High Security Password Generator

Article 3 - Researchers Could Track the GPS Location of All of California’s New Digital License PlatesSupporting Links:How to track equipped cars via exploitable e-ink platemaker

Article 4 - Insurance Company Launches First-Ever 'Cyber Catastrophe Bond,' Which Seems About RightSupporting Links:The Lawfare Podcast: Bryan Cunningham on a Federally Funded Backstop for the Cyber Insurance EcosystemCONNECTICUT INSURANCE LAW JOURNAL VOL. 28Economic effects of the September 11 attacks

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