Security | - Part 2

5 Security Tools You Should Have on Linux

From the start, Linux is already quite secure, especially when compared to other operating systems such as macOS or Windows. Even so, it’s good to build on that, starting with these tools. 1. Firewall Management: Gufw By default, Linux comes with a firewall tool called iptables. However, since it’s quite hard to use, people mostly use… read more »

This Security Software Is Insecure! 5 Tools You Should Get Rid Of

Security software isn’t perfect. Like any app, the developers sometimes accidentally introduce a bug or compromise a user’s safety with a flaw. When these situations arise, we can forgive those responsible. Most of the time, the developers move swiftly and efficiently to fix any issues. But some security software is downright dangerous. Perhaps it’s not… read more »

Meitu Goes Viral Despite Security Concerns

Meitu, a beautifying photo app from a Chinese company called Meitu, has gone viral. It’s everywhere right now, and you may even have downloaded it yourself. However, Meitu asks for a lot of app permissions, and is collecting masses of data on its users. Which is worrying. Occasionally, an app explodes in popularity, lurching from… read more »

What You Must Learn From the Big Security Events of 2016

There is no denying that 2016 is widely regarded as a “bad year”, culturally and politically. But what of the security world — how did 2016 stack up? And what can we learn from the leaks, breaches, and surveillance increases? Leak, After Leak, After Leak While website hacks and data leaks have been a mainstay… read more »

These 3 Discounted Security Services Will Give You Peace of Mind

You shouldn’t have to spend a lot of money to keep yourself secure, and you won’t have to with these deals! Sticky Password Premium Lifetime Subscription ($ 29.99) With the frequency of major hacks and security breeches, using a weak password and just remembering it isn’t an option anymore. You need a password manager. And while… read more »

3 Essential Security Terms You Need to Understand

Technology keeps moving forwards, faster than a speeding-freight-bullet-train-gun — even faster than the speed of light. Okay, perhaps not that fast, but we’ve all had that feeling of missing a watershed moment in technology, or at the very least a new product with a dazzling new specification, and you’ve no idea what anyone at the regional… read more »

Could Your Devices Cause a Massive Security Breach at Work?

Many companies let their employers access important services with their own devices. Most of the time, this doesn’t cause any problems, but it does remove a bit of control. If a big mistake is made, it could end up causing a huge breach! Whether you own a company and let your employees use their own devices,… read more »

Jisiwei S+ Robot Vacuum with Security Cam Review and Giveaway

What do you get if you cross a security camera with a robot vacuum? Well, you get a robot vacuum with a camera on it, obviously. Meet the Jisiwei S+, a $ 400 mid-range autonomous vacuum cleaner that serves double duty as a home security cam. Sort of. Courtesy of TopBrandBox, we’ve got one of these to… read more »

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