I have written about apps and services that let you do exactly the same things as services provided by Google, but with one key difference: those tools don’t spy on you like Google does. It is possible to find a good Read >
Category: Security
Germany bans Microsoft Office 365 in schools due to privacy concerns
If an institution where you study, or a school where your children study has adopted Office 365 cloud services, their private data is collected by Microsoft. Due to privacy concerns, a German state has banned the use of Office 365 at Read >
A large botnet consisting of hacked WordPress servers is a steady business for shady entrepreneurs
The world’s most popular content management system WordPress is also the world’s most popular target for hackers. Creative hackers have established profitable businesses whose costs are paid by others.
Enterprising hackers have created a new online business that costs them next Read >
The do’s and dont’s when setting up a self-hosted WordPress site
Installing a basic WordPress system really is a straightforward task, but configuring it to survive unexpected technical problems and inevitable hacking attempts requires some planning.
If you have decided to get all the features that WordPress software has and perhaps tweak the Read >
Security tips for remote workers, digital nomads and freelancers who travel and require 24/7 internet access
Professionals who work and travel appreciate the moment when they get access to a Wi-Fi router with fast internet access. Security experts have warned us for years not to connect to random Wi-Fi hotspots, especially, if the communication isn’t encrypted. Often, Read >
Tips for avoiding security risks in private tourist apartments
Travelers who use accommodation sharing and booking services, like Airbnb or Booking.com knowingly or unknowingly take many risks. Adventures and excitement are part of travel, but when a traveler really needs to rest in a safe haven, nasty surprises are not Read >
90 percent of hacked web sites were powered by WordPress
WordPress is so popular software package for online publications, e-commerce, business sites, blogs, and all types of web sites that it has the major problem that comes with success: hackers. Sucuri, a business specialized in web site security, analyzed infected web Read >
How to activate secure two-factor authentication for online services
It is only a matter of time when one of the web services you are using gets hacked. A common objective for data thieves is to steal databases that include user data, such as names, passwords, phone numbers, birth dates, addresses, Read >
Think twice before buying any of these gadgets if you want to protect your family’s privacy
In addition to phones, tablets, ereaders and computers that we are frequently using, new gadgets that are marketed as home appliances have been discovered to leak private data to corporate marketing databases. Internet software development organization Mozilla examined a range of Read >