July 15, 2024 How & Why to Block Ads Ads on the web are beyond annoying – they are actually a threat to your privacy and sometimes even your security. Ads pay for…
May 20, 2024 How to Choose a PIN Security experts talk at length about how to choose a good password – but we don’t often talk about how to choose a good…
November 6, 2023 The Rise of Cellular IoT Connecting all our stuff to the internet – making devices “smart” – brings with it a lot of risks. Besides the more obvious cybersecurity…
September 25, 2023 iOS 17 Security & Privacy Apple has just released a major update to its mobile operating system: iOS 17. There are tons of fun new features, but today I’ll…
July 3, 2023 Access Backup Plan You’re using a password manager. You’re even using two-factor authentication. Great! When done properly, this will keep the bad guys out. Unfortunately, if you’re…
May 22, 2023 Problems with Passkeys Everyone hates dealing with passwords. This has led to a mad search for ‘password-killer’ technology. After several failed attempts, there’s finally a worthy contender:…
March 20, 2023 Solving Your Password Problems If for some reason you haven’t started using a password manager yet, it’s time to make the move. But how can you trust all…
June 20, 2022 Moving Beyond Passwords Everyone hates dealing with passwords, and yet they’ve been the de facto standard of computer authentication for decades. But there’s light at the end…
June 13, 2022 Peppering Your Passwords I preach about using password managers constantly – because they really are a fantastic tool for increasing your security. Humans suck at creating memorable…
May 23, 2022 Tomatoes & Telegraphs There’s a lot we can glean from history but sometimes it’s not as obvious as you might think. For example, did you know that…
