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Default Settings, and Why the Initial Configuration is not the Most Secure
It’s true that it’s easiest and most convenient to start using new devices or software with their default settings. But it’s not the most secure,…
Security tips to avoid becoming a victim of revenge porn
Relationship break-ups have always been difficult, sometimes even acrimonious. Unfortunately a distressing new trend has emerged that can make the process even more hurtful. Revenge…
Two Step Verification, and How Facebook Plans to Overhaul It
Facebook has just announced a new way to recover forgotten passwords safely and without the need of email or a phone number associated to your accounts.
If You Use Autofill, You Might As Well Give Away Your Info For Free
Autofill can be used by cybercriminals to perpetrate phishing attacks in order to collect user data through hidden fields. As convenient as it is, the safest solution may be to simply deactivate it.
Keychain, Apple’s Cloud-Based Tool That Safeguards Your Data
In companies that use Apple devices, Keychain can be a powerful ally for employees that need to use a complex variety of passwords for the sake of corporate security.
How to Hide Information with Ordinary Office Printers
Experts have shown that conventional inkjet printers can be used as a steganographic tool with the ability to conceal hidden messages in documents.
The risks of using personal social media at work
Many businesses are actively encouraging their employees to use social media at work, hoping that they will become “brand advocates”, talking about the company’s products…