Jan Youngren

Cybersecurity Expert, VPNpro.com

Jan Youngren is a cybersecurity and consumer protection specialist at VPNpro focused on investigations that help readers navigate the complex infosecurity sphere. His research and commentary has been featured in Forbes, ComputerWeekly, PC Mag, TechRadar, ZDNet, The Mirror, Entrepreneur, and many other publications around the world.

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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Crypto-Primer: Encryption Basics Every Security Pro Should KnowCrypto-Primer: Encryption Basics Every Security Pro Should Know
byJan Youngren
Jul 14, 2020
6 Min Read
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Cyber Risk
The Bright Side of the Dark WebThe Bright Side of the Dark Web
byJan Youngren
Jun 15, 2020
4 Min Read

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Researchers Crack Microsoft Azure MFA in an HourResearchers Crack Microsoft Azure MFA in an Hour
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
Dec 11, 2024
4 Min Read
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Application Security
Microsoft NTLM Zero-Day to Remain Unpatched Until AprilMicrosoft NTLM Zero-Day to Remain Unpatched Until April
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Dec 9, 2024
3 Min Read
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Application Security
Actively Exploited Zero-Day, Critical RCEs Lead Microsoft Patch TuesdayMicrosoft Fixes Active Zero-Day, Critical RCEs on Patch Tuesday
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
Dec 10, 2024
5 Min Read
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