Tor is free and open-source software that masks your digital identity and helps you stay anonymous online. You may think it operates just like a normal web browser. But in the background, there’s a lot more going on. This post explores the security options of Tor with and without a VPN. It also shows you …
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There are many reasons why you may need to protect yourself in the digital world. It may be to mitigate social engineering attacks or even blackmail in the corporate world. Attackers are more effective when they can access information about key members of an organization. However, online anonymity is an excellent way to stay private, …
Here are a few of my favorite VPN’s to use. I haven’t used every single VPN but of all the ones I’ve tried, there is one that impressed me the most. There are, however, some VPN’s that I would advise against; I will get into this later. Choosing a VPN shouldn’t be stressful and time …
Remote work privacy & security concerns Remote work has become a lifestyle change for a large portion of the workforce. Many jobs that were once restricted to the office have now shifted to partial or full remote work schedules. Working remotely has its challenges; inconsistent Wi-Fi speeds, hardware complications, and most importantly, security issues. With …
Due to how suspicious I was about why my internet connectivity became suddenly slow, I couldn’t help but find out the problem. It was discovered that there were people connected to the Wi-Fi connection that I hadn’t authorized. With the help of professionals and research, I found out how to stop someone from using my …
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Knowing for sure if a website is legitimate, safe, and free of malware will help to protect your data and privacy as a technology user. You can perform several cursory checks that can help you determine the safety of any given website. Some indicators may be obvious while others are stealthy Examining the URL, presence …
Having a smartphone means you are accepting a certain level of risk. This level is determined by factors such as: how others access it, networks you decide to connect to with it, and apps you decide to download just to name a few. One must decide the level of risk they are willing to accept …
There are many ways to practice security online. Some of those ways are by using secure tunnels of communication like proxies, reverse proxies, and VPNs. Not only is it a good idea to use these methods when utilizing public internet but also in your home or trusted networks. No, not necessarily. It really depends on …
Online gaming has become a widely accessed method of playing games. From first-person shooters to MMO games, online gaming is supported on several popular platforms including mobile, console, and PC. With the rise in high-performance gaming systems, screens, and processors, gaming machines are able to support quality multiplayer games. Possible cyber bullying, stalking, webcam/mic compromise, …
There are things you can do to help prevent certain types of browser attacks, maintain privacy, and protect you from dangerous sites. Browser extensions are very useful and we as information technology users should do everything we can to foster a society that is secure online. If you want to practice safe browsing and increase …
