5 Tips to Secure Your GPG Key in Linux
GPG keys are a vital part of verifying your online identity. As such, securing it from bad actors ensures that no one can impersonate you in your communications with other people. Most of us are […]
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Token2 is an open-source Swiss FIDO2 security key that brings innovative features at a cheaper price
Token2 is a cybersecurity company specialized in the area of multifactor authentication. Founded by a team of researchers from the University of Geneva with years of experience in the field of strong security and multifactor […]
Apple needs to explain that bug that resurfaced deleted photos: Can we trust Apple’s PR?
It’s understandable that people freaked out last week when photos deleted years ago had suddenly reappeared in their iPhone photo library. While we wait to hear the reason, it does seem to appear that deleted […]
The origins of Bitwarden and how it is fending off the tech giants
Kyle Spearrin had never developed a mobile app or browser extension when he started building Bitwarden as a fun side project in 2015. Nearly nine years later, Spearrin’s humble attempt at a free, open-source password […]
Proton Pass now supports passkeys on all devices and plans: Beating Bitwarden to mobile devices
Passkeys are an easy and secure alternative to traditional passwords that can help prevent phishing attacks and make your online experience smoother and safer. Unfortunately, Big Tech’s rollout of this technology prioritized using passkeys to […]
How to keep your home network secure: Smart tricks and settings
Network security is not just for IT professionals. Even home users need to keep their networks secure to prevent unauthorized people from, for example, hogging their broadband, installing malware that turns connected devices into robots […]
The Mystery of the Apple Zero-Day Vulnerability CVE-2023-38606
I just finished listening to the analysis by Steve Gibson in Security Now episode 955, and it is very interesting. No surprises actually at all, but it does put things more in perspective and out […]
An old Bluetooth vulnerability shows why it is vital that all OS’s get updated regularly
Bluetooth vulnerability exposes Android, Linux, MacOS, and iOS devices. Hackers can access your device without special hardware and run commands without your consent. Security fix for Android 11 through 14 available, but older versions remain […]
The Best Hardware Security Keys of 2023
A hardware security key makes your online accounts even more secure. When you sign in, you’ll have to plug in your key and press a button—or touch it to your phone. They work on websites […]
How To Protect SSH login with Fail2Ban: A Beginner’s Guide
If you have not set your Linux server/VPS (or workstation if you have the SSH service running) for public key authentication only (way quicker and more secure for later use), then this guide may be […]