Internet privacy and how-to guides — learn how to erase yourself from the internet and protect your online activities from snoopers
If you’re anything like the majority of internet users, you probably don’t feel any pressing need to encrypt your internet traffic. After all, you’re no Edward Snowden or Chelsea Manning. You’re not a government target …
You plop down in your cubicle after a long weekend and see that you have a new email. It’s from your boss, though it’s not his work email. A little strange, but maybe he was …
Spear Phishing: How It Works and How to Protect Yourself Read More »
Ever wish that your entire operating system could be anonymous? Sure, you could try to configure your existing computer to be as private as possible. You could spend hours, if not days, finding secure versions …
Whonix OS Review (Taking TOR to the Next Level) Read More »
You’ve got the fastest internet package and the most reliable wireless router… but if you’re not using the best WiFi channel, your connection-boosting efforts may be fruitless! Everyone has a WiFi network these days. It’s …
How to Find the Best WiFi Channel for Faster Internet Read More »
When you want to go covert online, channeling all your web activity through a virtual private network, or VPN, is one of the smartest moves you can make – but is it legal? The short …
No matter where you live, a VPN can provide you with greater peace of mind when using the internet. But when you’re traveling internationally, it becomes an absolute necessity. Internet laws in foreign countries are …
Passports and Privacy: Five Reasons Why You Need a VPN for International Travel Read More »
You provide some of it voluntarily on your social media profiles. Signup forms and surveys request other pieces of it. And even more, is sneakily gathered on just about every website you visit. Regardless of …
So what exactly is the darknet? It sounds so scary that it must be illegal, right? Well, not exactly … let’s explore this further. The darknet is an encrypted network built over the existing internet. …
What Is the Darknet (aka the Dark Web)? And How You Can Access It Read More »
Ever since the internet became mainstream, a great debate has taken place both in and out of techie circles: which web browser is the best? In the past, positions have been chosen based on UI …
Which Is the Most SECURE & PRIVATE Web Browser? Read More »
You’ve heard all the warnings from your parents and teachers a million times: social media is a distraction from learning and has no place in school. But the reality is that sometimes you just want …
Classroom Censorship: How to UNBLOCK Instagram at School Read More »
Browser fingerprinting has recently become a buzzword in the online privacy community. But do you know what, exactly, it is? If not, we don’t blame you. It’s a little-known – but extremely powerful – way …
How Browser FINGERPRINTING Works (and How to STOP It) Read More »
What Is Internet Privacy? On Big Data Tactics and Personal Data Protections A few years ago, you’d rarely hear about internet privacy outside of industry journals and techie blogs. Today, it’s absolutely everywhere, from coffee …
We’ve all got that one friend who’s, frankly, terrible at computer security. It can be pretty painful watching them close 20 pop-up ads and spammy notifications every time the computer turns on. You can’t help …
We entrust websites with a lot of personal information. From your preferred entertainment to your deepest secrets, it’s all stored in your browser and search histories. And the government is well aware of this. Law …
Sing a Song of Security: Warrant Canaries and Why They’re Important Read More »
You’re sick of paying hundreds of dollars a month for the privilege of watching ads on cable. Your cord-cutting research has led you to try out various streaming services. But those aren’t really scratching that …
We can all agree that connectivity is one of the most critical parts of computing. It’s not just about getting online and exchanging data. The various apps on our computers connect with one another, too, …
Qubes OS Review: Squaring Up Against Malware and More Read More »
When you want a little extra privacy online, your first instinct is probably to open up an Incognito browser window. That dark background, shadowy figure icon and the name “Incognito” sure do make you feel …
Ever wished that digital security was more accessible? That you could effectively protect your files and data from threats without spending half your time looking up technical terms? Or that your OS itself could provide …
Subgraph OS Review (SIMPLE on the Surface, SOLID at the Core) Read More »
Penetration Testing Web Resources Resources to practice penetration testing and to prepare for the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification. VulnHub https://www.vulnhub.com Reading about digital security can only get you so far. VulnHub provides the …
Penetration Testing and Capture the Flag (CTF) Labs Read More »
Your regular OS usually works just fine, but you can’t help but be a little worried about security. All those news stories about malware, hacking, data harvesting and other digital nastiness just get to you …