Cybersecurity for your Family

Cybersecurity for your Family and Home

  • February 4, 2015·
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The next life skill that needs to be taught to kids at a young age is cybersecurity for the home, and for the whole family. When I was a teenager and the Internet first came to my city, the only cybersecurity for the home concerns were not meeting strangers you met online, and not giving out passwords.

Things have changed since then. Hackers are more sophisticated and better equipped. And the amount of data at stake has reached exponential levels. You can do plenty to increase your home cybersecurity, and keep your family safer from identity theft and a host of other malicious online attacks. Continue Reading

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The EFF, VPNs, and Encrypting your Computer Data

  • January 28, 2015·
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The question of who owns your private computer data should have an obvious answer: you own your data. The reality, however, is quite different. There are countless websites tracking you and taking your data without your knowledge. There are hackers who are trying everyday to own your data. And lastly, there is the police who believe that they can take your computer data whenever they want – even when you’re completely innocent and not under investigation!

Encrypting your computer data is a way to take ownership of your data. But is it always good for you? Is some of it bad, even illegal? And who are the parties involved in all this? All that, and more, in this article! Continue Reading

VPN Blocked in China- The Great Firewall Strikes Again

VPN Blocked in China: The Great Firewall Strikes Again

  • January 25, 2015·
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We have heard reports from some users about further VPN providers being blocked in China. Reuters later confirmed this. The issue remains fluent, as always in China, but here is what is known right now. Continue Reading

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5 Online Security Goals for your Business this Year

  • January 21, 2015·
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I’m sure you noticed this, but there were a lot of security breaches in 2014. You can read a list of the worst breaches here, but I’m sure you know of at least a few just from general media. Your online security goals need to be stepped up if you hope to protect your business. The odds are good that cyber criminals just haven’t bothered targeting if you weren’t hacked and don’t have these plans in place! Continue Reading

Gmail Blocked in China: Other Google Services Still Down

  • January 3, 2015·
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Google users has been having a tough time in China since Google officially pulled out of China in 2010. Since then, access to Google search, and other Google services, has been sketchy at best. It now appears as if Gmail is blocked in China.

UPDATE: Read my most current post on the situation in China right now. The information below is still valid when you read the other post as well.

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The Worst Data Breaches of the Past: PWNED Edition

  • December 31, 2014·
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This list of the worst data breaches of 2014 isn’t even going to include the Sony Hack. It was just the sexiest hack of the year, with Hollywood celebrities and world-stage drama. The real worst data breaches of 2014 involved your information, credit card data, and personal details. Read about them below. Continue Reading

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Making Internet Security and Privacy Part of your Company Culture

  • December 17, 2014·
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Internet security and privacy is a big topic at every company in the world right now. The Sony hack is showing everyone just how deeply vulnerable company’s are. Better Internet security and privacy ideas are being discussed, but how do you make it part of your company culture? I’m going to look at some of the bad habits that companies get in, and offer up solutions to this. Continue Reading

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Check VPN Security: IP Address & DNS Leaks

  • December 10, 2014·
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How do you know if your VPN is secure? You can try to take the VPN provider’s word for it, but having a way to check VPN security is better. I’m going to look at a few tests that you can perform on your own to make sure your VPN’s secure, and protecting your properly. Continue Reading

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Buy Online Anonymously Using Bitcoin

  • December 3, 2014·
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The desire to buy online anonymously is ever increasing as people become more aware of how online companies are tracking their every move. This doesn’t have to have anything to do with illegal activities, it has to do with privacy and not feeling like you’re only useful when advertised to.

Bitcoin is becoming an increasingly popular choice for those who want to buy online anonymously. As with all things, you need to follow the right steps to be sure that you reach your end goal of completely anonymous online purchases. Continue Reading

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How to Be Anonymous Online Using Safari & A VPN

  • November 26, 2014·
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Using a VPN is a big step to take if you want to be anonymous online. It will mask all of your activity, hide your IP address, encrypt your data, and a host of other things that we’ve talked about all over the Best VPN Provider blog.

Unfortunately, not everyone has used a VPN from the moment they first turned on their computer, and this can lead to companies still tracking some information about you. I’m going to talk directly to all the Mac and Safari users out there in this article. Use comparable tools and commands for your browser if you don’t use Safari, but consider a switch to the ultra-secure Safari in the future. Continue Reading

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