Category: Security

Apr 06, 2016

End-to-end Encryption for WhatsApp

A lot of technology providers have promised to protect users' privacy, primarily through the use of encryption. Alphabet (I'll never

Apr 05, 2016

Another Tool to Prevent Ransomware Infection

The carbon-based units (humans) are the largest risk for ransomware infection. You can train and train, but some idiot is

Mar 30, 2016

Running Old Software Makes You Vulnerable to Ransomware

A March 25th advisory from the FBI asked for help in combating specific ransomware known as MSIL/Samas.A that is targeting

Mar 29, 2016

Tips to Help Prevent Ransomware Infections

It seems like we hear about a new ransomware infection every single day. It doesn't have to be a big

Mar 23, 2016

Microsoft Provides Tighter Controls for Macro Execution

It seems like more and more vendors need to focus on solutions that protect users from themselves. Distribution of malware

Mar 22, 2016

Secure Cloud Storage with Zero Knowledge

Protecting your data is very important these days. The battle between Apple and the FBI is another recent example of

Mar 21, 2016

Update, Update, Update – An Easy Task to Stay Safe

I just got back from ABA TECHSHOW, where security issues were a dominant topic. I lost count of the number

Mar 17, 2016

Your Ears are the Next Biometric

It's possible to enable system access using biometric scans of fingerprints, voice and irises. The new biometric on the block

Mar 16, 2016

Which VPN is Right for You?

Lifehacker has its favorites for providing Virtual Private Networking (VPN) services. The information is a little dated for a modern

Mar 07, 2016

Apple Users are Targeted in First Known Mac OS X Ransomware Attack

So much for Apple users thinking that they are immune to viruses, Trojans, malware and other infections. Ransomware has finally

Mar 02, 2016

Another Reason to Abandon SSL

I've already written that SSL is dead and we should all be using TLS. We've already heard about attacks on

Mar 01, 2016

Think Again about Connecting to the Airplane Wi-Fi

I travel a lot, primarily by flying to my destination. I use the travel time to "disconnect" and relax by