Tag: security
How I Do Security Questions
Security questions like 'what is your mother's maiden name?' are so fucking bad. Here's what I do to make them slightly more secure.
I Won't Buy A YubiKey
In this interesting post, Garrit talks about why he wouldn't buy a YubiKey and I get where he's coming from.
I Was Nearly Phished
I nearly fell for a run of the mill phish recently. Just goes to show that they can get anyone.
Why Don't We Have a Smartphone for Teenagers?
I think there’s a gap in the market for a smartphone that’s designed for teenagers. Let’s look at why…
Why Forced Password Changes Reduce Security
Forced password changes are good for security apparently. But the truth is, having a forced password change policy reduces password security.
Life After WhatsApp; Becoming A Messenger Nomad
To say that I'm not a fan of Facebook would be an understatement. In my opinion, Facebook is a cancer on the internet and since Facebook bought WhatsApp a few years ago, I really haven't been comforta...
How To Setup Pi-hole On A Synology NAS
Using a Pi-hole on your network is a great way of blocking adverts and protecting you from tracking at a network level. In this post I'm going to take you through setting up Pi-hole on a Synology NAS using Docker.
Reviewing My Password Manager Database To Make Me More Secure
I did a review of my password manager entries to see if there were any issues. As a result, I've been able to make myself more secure.
How Websites Check Your Password
Ever wondered how websites check your password? I mean, how can they check your password without being able to read it? It's a catch 22, surely?
Privacy & Security Are Different - Round 2
I recently wrote a post explaining that I think Privacy & Security Are Different. Following that post I've received some feedback questioning my rationale. This post is a response to some of that feedback.
Privacy & Security Are Different
I regularly see people using the terms Privacy and Security interchangably online. I wanted to take a couple of minutes to explain the differences between the two.
How Browser Fingerprinting Works
Browser fingerprinting is the process of collecting information about a remote device for identification purposes. Here's how it works...
How Online Tracking Works
I'm going to try and explain how online tracking works. I think I have a relatively good understanding of things, but it's a complicated subject, so I'll try and keep it as simple as possible.
Privacy vs “I have nothing to hide”
A recent post received numerous comments asking why I was so concerned about privacy and asking what I have to hide. Here's my reply...
How Plus Addressing Can Prevent Spam
I noticed recently that I appear to be getting a lot more spam to my mailbox than normal. I don’t usually share my email address if I can help it, so wasn’t sure what was happening. Some digging was required.
Are Biometrics A Good Idea?
Like most people, I use a fingerprint scanner on both my iPad and my phone, but are biometrics a good idea? Personally, I’m not sure.
What Is Two Factor Authentication?
Two Factor Authentication, or 2FA as many call it, is the latest buzz word when it comes to adding additional layers of security to your online accounts. But have you ever thought to yourself what is Two Factor Authentication? In this article I intend to go over what 2FA is, what it does, and why you should probably be using it.
How To Secure WordPress
WordPress is everywhere, so keeping your site safe is really important. If you want to know how to secure WordPress, this post is a good place to start.
Is A Password Book A Bad Idea?
So I was browsing my Twitter feed recently, and I came across a tweet exclaiming that password books are a ridiculous idea. But are they?