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Superbox Security Risks: Why Something Like This on My Wi-Fi Is a Bigger Risk Than It Looks
It doesn't take a burglar at the door to put my data at risk. A cheap streaming box on the same Wi-Fi can do plenty of damage all by itself. That's why I would never think about a device like a Superbox or Megabox, as a TV accessory. I think about it as an...
The Sweden BankID Leak Is Why I Won’t Hand Over My Biometrics
When I read the report about a hacking group called ByteToBreach claiming access to systems tied to Sweden's BankID e-government platform, my...
How to Spot Fake Security Alerts on Windows and macOS
These phishing scams use fake pop-ups that are getting better at acting like your computer is screaming for help. One minute you're reading the...
With Russian Cyberattacks Looming, How Do I Protect Myself From A Cyberattack?
This past week, the U.S. Government issued a warning about possible cyberattacks from Russia as tensions between that country and Ukraine continue to escalate. Russia is notorious for performing cyber attacks throughout the world. In fact, Russia has some of the...
Google Legacy Accounts Going Away? Here’s What To Do…
Just last week, Google announced a surprising and draconian measure for all Legacy free G Suite users: start paying for their Google accounts or you’re going to lose your data (files, images, folders, purchases…yeah…all of it). Panic set in for those who were under...
How To Setup Open DNS For Content Filtering
We’re going to show you how you can use a DNS content filter called Open DNS to make sure you can filter out the kind of content you deem inappropriate for your home and network. Again, not every home has the same benchmarks and standards for the type of media and...
The Challenges of Securing All Those Newly Remote Workers
I had a Q&A with Scott Bekker over at Redmond to talk about cybersecurity challenges, best practices and major concerns resulting from all the employees forced into home offices by COVID-19 Go and read the full article HERE For continued advice and learnings on...
My Drop into The Baggins from Hobbiton
While I was out in New Zealand, I dropped into Hobbiton to see if any of my favorite Hobbits were home. I walked around trying to see if any of the Baggins was around. I also tried their famous Ginger Beer, and of course, spilled it all over myself. If you are ever...
Finishing Touches for The BatPi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9valHUEdak Watch how we put the finishing touches on our new mobile...
What is the BatPi?
One of the challenges that most folks face when trying to perform a pen-test or even just "playing around" with tools, is a system that doesn't break the bank or is mobile enough to be sneaky. I found some companies that came up with the idea of using a Raspberry...
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CEH Certification Benefits
Are you interested in a career in cybersecurity? Then you may have heard of the CEH certification. This certification is highly sought after by professionals in the field, and for good reason. In 2005, the US Department of Defense issued a directive requiring...
