When you think of smart home hacking, you probably don’t think of Burger King. In fact, you might not think about smart home hacking at all. Why would someone want to get into your thermostat or your doorbell? But, smart home security is a big deal. And Burger King recently showed us why. What, Exactly, […]
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From the start, Linux is already quite secure, especially when compared to other operating systems such as macOS or Windows. Even so, it’s good to build on that, starting with these tools. 1. Firewall Management: Gufw By default, Linux comes with a firewall tool called iptables. However, since it’s quite hard to use, people mostly use […]
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Security software isn’t perfect. Like any app, the developers sometimes accidentally introduce a bug or compromise a user’s safety with a flaw. When these situations arise, we can forgive those responsible. Most of the time, the developers move swiftly and efficiently to fix any issues. But some security software is downright dangerous. Perhaps it’s not […]
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Meitu, a beautifying photo app from a Chinese company called Meitu, has gone viral. It’s everywhere right now, and you may even have downloaded it yourself. However, Meitu asks for a lot of app permissions, and is collecting masses of data on its users. Which is worrying. Occasionally, an app explodes in popularity, lurching from […]
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There is no denying that 2016 is widely regarded as a “bad year”, culturally and politically. But what of the security world — how did 2016 stack up? And what can we learn from the leaks, breaches, and surveillance increases? Leak, After Leak, After Leak While website hacks and data leaks have been a mainstay […]
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You shouldn’t have to spend a lot of money to keep yourself secure, and you won’t have to with these deals! Sticky Password Premium Lifetime Subscription ($ 29.99) With the frequency of major hacks and security breeches, using a weak password and just remembering it isn’t an option anymore. You need a password manager. And while […]
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