Why should I use two-factor authentication?
You might have skipped over your email provider’s prompt: Turn on two-factor authentication. Two-factor authentication, or 2FA, is a secondary security measure for logging into...
6 ways to protect your online finances… In the physical world
From VPNs to antivirus software, there is no shortage of precautions to take when protecting your personal banking online. But your financial information can...
Why you shouldn’t ignore ‘Update Your Device’ messages
It’s pretty much second nature at this point. We start our laptops and hunker down in our seats, ready to power through the day...
ExpressVPN survey reveals Americans do care about privacy after all
NOTE: This post was originally published on June 13, 2019 A representative survey, commissioned by ExpressVPN and undertaken by Propeller Insights, produced many surprising results...
6 common misconceptions about passwords
Is password length more important or the mix of characters? We answer this and other questions surrounding passwords.
What are botnets, and how do you protect against them?
Botnets are large networks of hijacked devices (robots) that can be remotely controlled by their creator. Mainly run for profit by criminal organizations, botnets can,...
Could Facebook’s messenger merger signal dark days for WhatsApp users?
NOTE: This post was originally published on January 31, 2019 Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg recently announced plans to merge his three dominant messaging services: Instagram,...
Facebook’s 10-Year Challenge went from nostalgic to dystopian real quick
NOTE: This post was originally published on January 25, 2019 A seemingly innocuous photo op with a potentially seedy underside, the 10-Year Challenge is the...
Facebook vs. ad blockers: No matter who wins, you lose
NOTE: This post was originally published on December 15, 2018 In the latest chapter of Facebook’s war against ad blockers, developers have reported that the...
An introduction to threat modeling
If you are always worried about your ISP, corporations, and the government spying on you, maybe it’s time to complete an exercise called threat...
