Security
The hidden cybersecurity risk lurking in your browser extensions –
The hidden cybersecurity risk lurking in your browser extensions – blog.barracuda.com
How everyday add-ons can compromise your security without you knowing
Takeaways
Why you shouldn’t sign in with Google or Facebook
Why you shouldn’t sign in with Google or Facebook – howtogeek.com
When you create a new account online, you’ll have the option to sign up with Google, Facebook, or another service. As tempting as that is, you should probably avoid it and create an account based on your own email address or username instead. To explain why, let’s take a look at something called SSO.
Passwords are officially obsolete
Passwords are officially obsolete — here’s why you should make the jump today – makeuseof.com
Our entire digital life is secured by a password, and it’s up to us to use secure and unique passwords that can withstand emerging physical threads. Routine data breaches, phishing attacks, and compromised accounts put user data at risk — especially if you use the same password across multiple accounts.
You’re overpaying for a password manager
You’re overpaying for a password manager — this free one does everything you need – MakeUseOf
On paper, the best password manager will always be the one with the most features. Case in point: 1Password. It offers robust security, a great feature set, and an intuitive UI, and it has never experienced a direct data breach. But it also doesn’t have a free version—not even a barebone basic one. So you’re paying at least $36 a year for the privilege.
Is It Safe to Look, Just Look, at Spam?
Is It Safe to Look, Just Look, at Spam? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Emergency Chrome Security Update
Google Issues Emergency Chrome Security Update to Address High-Severity PDFium and V8 Flaws – Chrome Security Update
A significant security update for the Chrome Stable Channel to address multiple vulnerabilities, including high-severity flaws affecting the browser’s core engines.
I finally disabled UPnP and WPS on my router, and here’s why you should too
I finally disabled UPnP and WPS on my router, and here’s why you should too – MakeUseOf
Tashreef’s fascination with consumer technology began in the school library when he stumbled upon a tech magazine, CHIP, which ultimately inspired him to pursue a degree in Computer Science.
– Scammers Want to Steal Everyone’s Savings, Especially Seniors’ Savings
Scammers Want to Steal Everyone’s Savings, Especially Seniors’ Savings. Here’s How to Protect Yourself. – NY Times
Experts agree that older adults certainly aren’t the only ones being targeted by scammers. “This is not something that’s only happening to older folks — if you have a dollar, the scammer wants that dollar, and they’re going to come after you,” said Megan Squire, a threat intelligence researcher at the digital security company F-Secure.
Please stop using SMS for two-factor authentication
Please stop using SMS for two-factor authentication – Make Use Of
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is one of the best ways to add an extra layer of security to your online accounts. That secret code prevents a whole lot of hacking attempts, and it’s great that many people are using it these days. However, how you get that code is extremely important. If you have been using SMS as I did for the longest time, I have a huge favor to ask you — please stop.
Say Goodbye to Passwords: Passkeys Explained Simply
Say Goodbye to Passwords: Passkeys Explained Simply – youtube.com · Ask Leo! ·
Three Ways Spammers Can Tell If You’ve Opened One of Their Emails
Three Ways Spammers Can Tell If You’ve Opened One of Their Emails – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
6 reasons to add your passport to Google Wallet
6 reasons to add your passport to Google Wallet – androidpolice.com
Having an ID is essential for travel. Whether you’re flying domestically or internationally, you need proper identification.
Don’t use SSDs for long-term storage; do this instead
Don’t use SSDs for long-term storage; do this instead – MakeUseOf
SSDs are fast and reliable for daily use, and I wouldn’t trade mine for use as a boot drive. But you can’t trust them for long-term storage once you understand how SSDs and HDDs differ in the way they store data. NAND cells lose their charge over time without power, which means an SSD sitting in a drawer for a year or two might not have all your data when you plug it back in.
The Great Password Manager Migration
The Great Password Manager Migration: Why Security-Conscious Users Are Abandoning LastPass for Bitwarden – webpronews.com
For years, LastPass stood as the default recommendation when anyone asked about password managers. It was the name that rolled off the tongue of IT professionals, tech journalists, and casual users alike. But a series of security incidents, controversial business decisions, and the maturation of open-source alternatives have triggered a quiet but significant exodus — one that reveals deeper truths about trust, transparency, and the future of digital security tools.
Use a password manager? You’re still not safe (yet)
Use a password manager? You’re still not safe (yet) – How-To Geek
The digital world is messy, noisy, and occasionally hostile, and I’ve tried to stay at least a little security-conscious as more of my life has moved online. For a long time, that meant using a password manager and calling it a day.