A hacked or infected router can give cybercriminals access to every device connected to it. Protect your friends and family by securing your home Wi-Fi in 7 easy steps. Why is router security important? Securing your Wi-Fi router is vital. It checks all incoming and outgoing traffic, making sure nothing dangerous…
Port forwarding can be a powerful tool to unlock new functions on your router, but it can also open serious security vulnerabilities. What is it and how can you use it to your advantage while staying safe? Contents What is port forwarding What is port forwarding used for? How to set…
A VPN username and password combination is the key to unlocking a secure private connection, which you can get only by purchasing a subscription. However, you could easily find numerous posts in forums and listings on e-commerce sites selling VPN subscriptions of popular providers. Beware – these are often stolen accounts…
Imagine a search engine that doesn’t track you or collect your data. All the data traces you generate as you use it disappear immediately, and you can browse safely and privately. In the era of big tech and data farming, that sounds like a fantasy, right? But, thanks to{‘ ‘} DuckDuckGo…
Can you trust your government to protect your data? If you live in the US, the answer might be no. Automatic Funds Transfer Services (AFTS), a payment service used by multiple state agencies across the US, is facing a major data breach. So how did the AFTS breach happen? What can…
The independent global media organization openDemocracy has issued a legal challenge against the UK government following its secretive £23 million deal with surveillance technology company Palantir. The contract gives the controversial spy tech business ongoing access to NHS patient data; in a deal reached without public consultation or oversight. Describing…
It’s natural that as the internet has grown in size and complexity, so to have the scams and tricks that criminals play to try and steal your information for insidious purposes. This guide aims to show you what to look out for when visiting websites and how to spot the…
In late 2019, at a fall hardware event, Amazon unveiled Sidewalk – a “new way to stay connected”, according to the company itself. [[post-object type=”divider” /]] With Amazon Sidewalk, customers who own smart lights, pet trackers, motion detectors and other internet-enabled devices will be able to keep them connected to…
Two-factor authentication (also known as 2FA or two-step verification) requires users to verify their identity by providing two different types of information before accessing an account or application. Generally considered more robust than traditional username and password combinations, two-factor authentication acts as an additional layer of security, and prevents unauthorized…
It feels as if spam calls have been part and parcel of owning a mobile phone since the technology came into existence. Nowadays, however, there’s a multitude of apps that can help mitigate this problem – but many of them have problematic privacy policies and checkered pasts when it comes…