I have advocated password managers in a few previous posts. Here are a few considerations when you go about picking one for your own use: How are your passwords stored?…
When is 2FA not 2FA?
24 December 2015
24 December 2015
Security
2FA, access control, authentication, cybersecurity, MFA, security
Security experts strongly recommend using 2-factor authentication (2FA) for accessing critical accounts, such as your bank account. What precisely does this mean? Authentication methods are divided into three factors: Something…
Should we ban encryption so that terrorists can’t use it?
09 December 2015
09 December 2015
Information & Communication, Security
backdoor, cybersecurity, encryption, privacy, security, terrorism
Short answer: No. Read on. A pattern has been emerging in the last few years of terror attacks: An attack happens, then politicians and spying bureau chiefs call for increased…
Did the Paris shooters communicate using Playstation 4?
18 November 2015
18 November 2015
Information & Communication
communication, messaging, security, terrorism
The news has been spreading that the Paris shooters planned their attacks using the Playstation 4. Is this true? 1. There is no reason to believe that it is. 2.…
Do you use a lock with the red and white icon as the one in the picture? If so, I hope that you do not think your luggage to be…
Secure messaging
04 November 2015
04 November 2015
Privacy, Security
cybersecurity, messaing, privacy, security, signal, SMS, whatsapp
We send a lot of communication over messaging services that send a few characters of text per message. Have you ever considered how easy (or difficult) it would be for…
You are concerned about how the use of online social media is eroding your privacy. What measures can you take? Here are a few possibilities. You can choose more than…
We are provided with news all the time about how Facebook and Google are using our information and violating our privacy. Why is this a new concern that appears to…
US retailer Target was infamously hacked in 2013, causing the credit card records of tens of millions of customers to be stolen. Target had its systems assessed and came up with some…
You may be familiar with the standard script that your IT gives you about password complexity: it must have 8 characters or more, at least one small letter, one capital,…