FREE First Chapter of Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons!
The folks at VPN Mentor have posted a free first chapter of my book – check it out!
Beware Hype and Click-Bait
(It’s been a while since I’ve written a full blog post. I’ve been putting most of my efforts into my weekly newsletter – be sure to subscribe to get weekly tips and news on cyber security and online privacy.) Headline Hyperbole This week, we saw the following headline from The Guardian: “WhatsApp vulnerability allows snooping …
Second interview: IoT
My second interview has posted on the George Orwell 2084 site – this one about the Internet of Things, or IoT. As they say, the “S” in “IOT” is for security. In this interview, we talk about the impact that these newly-connected “smart” devices are having on our lives, particularly with respect to our overall …
Interview on George Orwell 2084: Gooligan
Check out my radio/podcast interview with David Boron at George Orwell 2084. We talked about the Gooligan malware for Android, which has infected over 1 million Android phones so far and is making lots of money for the hackers. Look for another interview in the near future about the Internet of Things and how the …
Ditch Yahoo. Use ProtonMail. [updated]
I’ve been a Yahoo Mail user for 19 years. My Yahoo user ID has only 4 characters in it. It’s been my public (read spam) email address since 1997. I’m sure it’s the longest actively-used email account I’ve ever had. But now it’s time for me to move on. You should, too. Here’s why, and …
Passwords Are Dead (Long Live Passwords)
Check out my guest blog post on DigitalCitizen, discussing some new technologies that claim to be ‘password killers’ – and why we should avoid them at all costs.
The Pros & Cons of Antivirus Software
[Updated Jan 2022] When most people think of protecting their computers, they think of antivirus software. Viruses are a real problem, of course, but how well do antivirus (AV) apps protect you? And are there any downsides to using AV software? Let’s review the pros and cons of antivirus software. The Case for Antivirus Software …
Our Insecure Democracy
I happen to be a rather political person, but I try to keep my politics out of my work in the security and privacy arena because these issues must transcend politics. Our democracy in many ways depends on some basic level of computer security and personal privacy. In no place is this more obvious than …
CONTEST: Spread the Word!
I would like to enlist your aid in getting the word out! I’m doing my best to reach as many people as I can – I feel strongly that people need to have a basic understanding of computer security and online privacy. Obviously my book is one way of reaching people, but right now I’m …
Digital Citizen reviews my book
A wonderfully thoughtful and thorough review of my book has just been published by Digital Citizen. Check it out! http://www.digitalcitizen.life/book-review-firewalls-dont-stop-dragons