Security
5 Password Managers for Securing Your Data
I am always shocked to see how people leave their financial and personal data vulnerable with weak passwords. This article explains the value of using password managers and the best tools for securing your private data.
How to Secure Your Wi-Fi Devices
An unprotected wireless network poses the same threats whether it is in a house or company. Here are some tips for reducing the dangers to your wireless gadgets.
How to Fix the Most Common Google Play Issues
Google Play is the leading marketplace for purchasing digital stuff on Android devices. This tutorial will show how to fix some of the most common issues you may encounter while using the service.
Security Misconfiguration (Tryhackme)
The Security Misconfiguration vulnerability from Owasp Top 10 is explained in the article along with a Tryhackme demonstration.
Broken Authentication (Tryhackme and Owaspbwa)
With examples from Tryhackme and Owaspba labs, the article describes broken authentication, one of the most critical Owasp Top 10 vulnerabilities.
Sensitive Data Exposure (Tryhackme)
This article explains the sensitive data exposure vulnerability along with an exercise from the Tryhackme platform.
Brute Force Attack (Owaspbwa Lab, Hydra Tool)
Introduction to brute force attacks using Burp Suite and Hydra following some practice problems of OWASPBWA Lab.
Command Injection (Tryhackme and Owaspbwa)
An in-depth guide on Command Injection web security vulnerability along with TryHackMe and OWASPBWA challenges for practice.
HTML Injection (Tryhackme and Owaspbwa)
The blog talks about the most easy-to-learn web security vulnerability HTML Injection.
Bug Bounty Hunting With Burp Suite (Intercept, Repeater & Intruder)
An introduction to the Burp Suite program and three of its primary features (Intercept, Repeater & Intruder).
Broken Access Control (Tryhackme and Owaspbwa)
This article provides you with the information you will need to complete the TryHackMe and OWASPBWA practice labs for Broken access control vulnerability.
How to Identify Online Myths, Hoaxes and Urban Legends
Although adhering to online misconceptions may not directly endanger you, it could make you less vigilant about security precautions.
How to Limit How Much of Your Info People Can Find Online
Here's why it is virtually impossible to remain anonymous online.
How to Use Free Public WiFi Safely: Best Practices
Learn how to use free public WiFi safely with these best practices.
How to Safeguard Your Children From Cyberbullies and Predators
If a child has access to email, utilizes instant messaging software, or makes use of social networking sites, they may encounter cyberbullying and online predators. Here is a guide for how to keep them safe and educated.
How to Improve the Security of Your Home Network
Make it more difficult for a malicious cyber actor to successfully launch an attack by using simple but effective mitigation tactics.
5 Benefits of Cloud Operations Governance in AWS
Cloud Operations Governance in AWS provides many benefits including improved performance, cost savings, and increased security.Learn about the benefits of Cloud Operations Governance in AWS.
How to Safeguard Your Private and Professional Data
Are you concerned that someone else might unintentionally access, edit, and/or destroy your files? This is a guide for how to safeguard your personal data and work files and passwords.
Is Free WiFi Safe? What You Must Know
There's no doubt that free WiFi is a tempting convenience. But is it safe? Here's what you need to know about the security risks of using free WiFi and how to protect yourself using a VPN and other security measures.
Anonymous Browsers: How to Surf the Internet Anonymously
Do you ever feel like someone is watching you as you browse the internet? Well, they might be. Your internet service provider (ISP) could be tracking your every move and selling that information to advertisers. But there are ways to surf the internet anonymously, and in this hub, I'll show you how.
Tor Browsers: How Safe Are They?
There is a lot of discussion about Tor browsers and how safe they are. In this post, we'll take a look at what Tor is, how it works, and whether or not it is safe to use. We'll also provide some tips for staying safe while using Tor. Are you ready to learn more? Keep reading!
Do You Really Need Antivirus for Windows?
Antivirus software is designed to protect your computer from threats like viruses, spyware, malware, and more. A good antivirus can help protect you from being compromised by websites and email scams that attempt to steal personal information.
The Advent of ‘Privacy as a Service’
This article discusses how to process data while maintaining high privacy and ethical standards.
How Do I Fix "Your Connection Is Not Private" on My Website?
"Attackers are trying to steal your information" is the message your website visitors are getting and it's thwarting them and hurting your reputation. This article will explain how to fix the problem.
Security Checklist for Your WordPress Website
Have you recently launched your WordPress website and have no idea how to protect it from cyberattacks? Here is your complete WordPress website security checklist.
How to Install, Use, and Recover Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator, one of the most popular alternatives to Google Authenticator, is an app that allows the generation of temporary codes for accounts protected by multi-factor authentication. This article will show how to use it.
How to Protect Your Accounts From Hackers
Multi-factor authentication has always been the best option to ensure the best security for accounts from hackers. Unfortunately, not every online service offers this feature. Still, you can easily achieve high protection even without this option and in addition to having a strong password.
8 Best LastPass Alternatives You Have to Check Out
Are you looking for some good LastPass alternatives? You've come to the right place.
Online Security in the Office: A Shared Responsibility
Is your workplace safe from cyber-attacks? Education and prevention are the best methods of protection. Read on to learn how to stay safe online at work.
Cyber Security Explained: Everything You Need to Know
Learn the what, why, and how of protecting your computers and online activities. This article is perfect for beginners who just recently became aware of what cyber security is. Whether you're an individual or a small or large business owner, learn why cyber security matters.
Let's Keep This Private
Most users keep their personal data on a public cloud. In this article, we can review the risks of keeping important data on a public cloud, and why a private cloud is much safer.
Don't Overlook Security Now That You're Remote
Hackers are capitalizing on the lack of security of networks that have moved their entire workforce to a remote connection.
What Is the CIA Triad? How to Use It Today
The CIA triad is used by organizations to secure classified data. Apply the CIA framework in your day-to-day life to help keep your information secure from hackers.
Cloudflare Firewall Rules for Securing WordPress
Cloudflare provides up to 5 firewall rules for free that can be used to harden WordPress sites, protect the admin area, and block automated wp-login.php scans before they even reach the host server.
6 Ways to Keep Your Family Safe From Identity Fraud
Thanks to the Digital Age, we're more connected than ever before. Yet, that could also mean we're more vulnerable to exposure. Here are six ways to keep your identity, as well as those of your family members, as protected as possible against identity theft.
The Threat of Fraud on Social Networks
Recent publications note a rise in cybercrime using banking Trojans linked to social networking sites. These instances demonstrate that visiting the Internet is not always an endeavor void of risk.
How to Avoid Identity Theft and Online Phishing Scams
Learn to recognize fake security-threat warnings meant to make you fall for scams that cause you to reveal personal information and install malware on your computer.
Warning: Do Not Open E-Mails With These Characteristics
There are some obvious warning signs for fake e-mails that you should not open. Pay close attention to the signs to keep from being hacked.
How to Secure Online Accounts
Learn what you should do to secure your online accounts. This is important information everybody should know to stay safe online.
Did Your Company Have a Security Breach? Here's What to Do
Cyber-attacks are occurring more and more frequently; companies have to know how to deal with a security breach and do effective damage control.
Are Third Parties a Cyber Risk to Your Business? Be in Control!
Third-party vendors oftentimes pose the greatest risk to a company's cyber security. Be sure you take appropriate safety measures when contracting a thrid-party vendor.
How to Protect Your Company Against Cyber Attacks
Is your company prepared to face cyber attacks? Check out what security measures you should consider to be safe in cyberspace.
The Cyber Threat in the Modern World
The Internet is an invention that has certainly made our lives better. However, it is also used by various criminals and terrorists. Learn about the dark side of the Internet.
Intercepting HTTPS Traffic Using the Squid Proxy Service in pfSense
By default, the Squid Proxy has no visibility of encrypted HTTPS traffic. Enabling HTTPS interception will allow you to monitor and log encrypted web traffic passing through the Squid proxy server.
How to Easily Remove the Svchost.exe Virus
This article covers how to easily remove the SVChost.exe virus, which is known to be connected with various rootkits. All needed downloads to remove the virus are provided.
How to Access pfSense Remotely Using SSH
SSH is a very versatile and secure method for remotely connecting to a pfSense router. SSH can provide remote console access, securely transfer files, and even remotely run applications. This article will walk you through all of the configuration settings for SSH with detailed screenshots.
How to Set Up a Radius Server on pfSense Using the FreeRadius2 Package
In this article, I'm going to explain how to set up a radius server with the FreeRadius2 package on pfSense. FreeRadius is a popular open-source Radius server. Radius servers provide a central authentication source for routers, switches, VPN servers, and other network devices.
How to Configure pfBlocker: An IP List and Country Block Package for pfSense
The pfBlocker package adds the ability to add IP block lists to a pfSense router or firewall. The package combines the functionality of the popular IP Block List and Country Block packages. There are several free block lists that target hackers, viruses, spammers, and botnets.
How to Set Up Intrusion Detection Using Snort on pfSense 2.0
The Snort package allows you to turn a pfSense firewall into a powerful network intrusion detection system. Learn how to set it up here.
How to Block Cyber Attacks on Your Website Automatically
Many websites are breached by cyber-attacks to steal customer data. I implemented a routine on my site to stop them in real-time, and I include a description of that method in this article.