Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast
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Access Backup Plan
You're using a password manager. You're even using two-factor authentication. Great! When done properly, this will keep the bad guys out. Unfortunately, if you're not careful, it may also keep you out
Hacking in Space
Right now there are thousands of satellites orbiting above our heads performing crucial tasks. At the end of the day, they're just computers running software - albeit at thousands of miles up and thou
Go Forth, Do Good Deeds
I launched my mission to improve peoples privacy and security almost ten years ago now. Its been quite a journey and Ive learned a lot in that time. One thing Ive realized is that theres only so much I can do on my own. And so Ive encouraged the mor
Making a Difference
At some point, when you care enough about a particular cause, you shift from following the issue to actually trying to advance the issue - to make a difference. The easiest way to do this is to find g
Blocking .zip Domains
Two weeks ago, I told you about the availability of two new top-level domains that also happen to be popular file name extensions: .zip and .mov. The ambiguity will undoubtedly be exploited by ne'er-d
Vehicle Privacy Report
Modern cars are more like smartphones on wheels. Like our cell phones, they are chock full of sensors, computer chips and software, and they're connected to the internet 24/7 via cellular modems. What
Problems with Passkeys
Everyone hates dealing with passwords. This has led to a mad search for 'password-killer' technology. After several failed attempts, there's finally a worthy contender: passkeys. The technology has be
Probing the Ministry of Truth
In the book "1984" (published in 1949), George Orwell envisioned a Big Brother that would control the media and dictate what was "truth". But Orwell didn't predict that "telescreens" would fit in our
Blocking Google Popups
Have you noticed Google getting really pushy lately with offers to "sign in with Google"? You're not alone. Many websites offer the ability to create a free account so that you can "personalize your e
STOPping Mass Surveillance
There's a big difference between mass surveillance and targeted surveillance based on a court-approved, limited-scope search warrant. But advances in technology have made warrant-less, dragnet surveil





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