settingsMastodon: yet another social network — with a difference
The decentralized Mastodon social network claims to be a different breed of social network. Here’s how it works and how to use it without compromising privacy and security.
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kidsBack to School Security Tips
The new school year is in session. Here are some tips for keeping your kids safe both on their devices and online.
Back-to-school threats: gadgets
A new school year, and a familiar headache for parents: kids’ cybersecurity. In this first post, we discuss how to protect your children’s gadgets from cyberthreats.
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The perils of short links
How URL shorteners work, how they can be used, and the privacy and security threats they pose.
How to spot you’re on a hacked website
Scammers want to steal your passwords and financial data with fake websites. But where do they host them, and how to spot a fake?
2FAKaspersky Password Manager: now with an authenticator
The already impressive list of Kaspersky Password Manager features has been expanded to include a built-in, cross-platform, two-factor authentication code generator.
productsHow to store passwords securely
Where to store credentials: browser or password manager? The latter, of course. Here’s why.
Protection and privacy for Twitch streamers
Detailed tips for those who want to make money from streaming without feeding the trolls.
How to fix TunnelCrack VPN leaks
What caused a mass vulnerability in VPN clients, and how to keep them working.
Disposing of a gadget? Remember to wipe this
What settings do you need to clear before getting rid of a gadget?
How to avoid work-from-home scams
How cybercriminals force victims to work for them with offers of easy money.
Airbnb security: tips for safe travel
Four threats you might face when using Airbnb, and tips for avoiding them.
What makes a messaging app secure?
How to secure chats on your phone, and why encryption alone is not enough
Types of two-factor authentication: pros and cons
What two-factor authentication types are out there, and which ones should be preferred.
What’s the best way to lock your smartphone?
Which screen-locking method best protects your Android smartphone: PIN code, password, pattern lock, fingerprint, or face recognition?
Network-wide protection: how to set up VPN on a router
Get all the benefits of a VPN — not just on your phone, but on your home computer, game console and smart TV too. The easiest way is to enable the VPN feature on your home router.
What is multi-factor authentication?
What multi-factor authentication is, why you should use it, and what “factors” there are.
Know your personal threat landscape
You can apply the concept of a threat landscape as used in corporate security to yourself to make it easier to stay protected.
A digital last-will-and-testament: who gets your accounts?
What happens to your digital assets after you die, and how to make sure they fall into the right hands before you do.