Linux has managed to build a reputation around being one of the most secure operating systems available today. But too many people tend to take its built-in security for granted. It gives them the false impression that they can do just about anything with it and still be safe. But that’s far from the truth….
DNS or Domain Name System is an essential part of the web that makes internet communications possible. Most internet users aren’t even aware of the existence of a so-called domain name system or DNS. But without this system, they wouldn’t be able to access websites or do basic browsing activities. Besides enabling internet communications, DNS…
A new report by Vice/Motherboard has revealed how much data Avast will collect on you if you opt-in on their data collection services. This is a perfect example of the privacy concerns we face in the modern era, and why freeware can be so bad. Avast is used by hundreds of millions of people around…
Make the most of this year’s Cyber Monday VPN deal with PureVPN’s cyber saving offer. You can get the premium VPN provider’s most popular 5-year plan at a whopping 88% off. In other words, you get to pay only 12% of the actual cost and let the VPN service takes care of the rest. The…
Whenever you read about VPNs, they always go on about how many endpoints they have so that you can route your traffic through almost any country, from Albania to Vietnam. These services can be very useful, it can affect the prices of services, or the ability to view certain content. However, for day to day…
I was previously impressed with the iStorage diskashur 2 secure portable 2.5” drive. If you need an affordable solution to secure your data, it is one of the best options on the market in my opinion. The previous drive was useful for storing large amounts of data as possible, but was perhaps not very pocket-friendly,…
Audit seems to be the new black in the virtual private network industry. VPN providers that are confident over their claims of keeping zero-logs of their users’ data or VPN activities are taking the bold step of having their systems audited by third-party auditors. PureVPN is making waves in the industry for joining the ranks…
If you take your online security seriously, and you should, I would strongly advise investing in a hardware-based security key for 2-factor authentication. Phone-based authentication is not always perfect and for many, if someone gains access to your Google account, the results can be disastrous. Today, Yubico, the leading provider of hardware authentication security keys,…
Most people remain blissfully ignorant about their data security, until something bad happens and you are a victim to some form of data loss, identity theft or ransomware. We are in an era of cybercrime, I am not sure a day goes by without a news announcement about a data breach, software vulnerability or ransomware….
YubiKey has been around for a few years now, and they are perhaps the leaders in tap to authenticate hardware-based 2-factor authentication. 2-factor authentication has boomed in recent years as both companies and consumers finally realised it was time to take cybersecurity seriously. The trend has been leaning towards phone based 2FA with companies like…
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Traveling to the UAE is something everyone should do. The great cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi provide amazing recreational opportunities and some of the best luxury in the world. The bottom line is when you arrive in the UAE, you are getting the best of everything. Unfortunately, there is one issue that could affect…
Did you know that the cybercrime economy enjoys a hefty profit of 1.5 trillion US dollars every year? This tells us that the state of cybersecurity is in a dire situation. In fact, it has also been reported that security breaches have increased by 11% over the last few years. What these statistics further signify…
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