What is 2-factor authentication? As you understand the growing importance of securing your online accounts, it’s likely you’re hearing about 2-factor authentication (aka “2FA”) more and more. Here’s an explanation of what 2FA is and how you can effectively use it to increase your online security. What is 2-factor authentication? Two-factor authentication is a method by […]
Defeat Email Phishing Scams Using the STOP Method
Email phishing scams are often the biggest threats to our personal online security. And yet most of the time we ignore them because we think we’re too smart to fall for them. Watch out! The best way to defeat email phishing scams is to be alert and prepared…but how do you do that? Using the […]
Fake VPN | Why it’s Dangerous & How to Spot Them
What exactly is a fake VPN? When it comes to the world of the internet and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), it can get really tricky knowing what is genuinely going to keep you secure and what is a total hoax designed to make money or steal your data. It’s important to be able to spot a […]
GeoBlocking | What You Need to Know (+ how to beat it)
Geoblocking, also known as geo-restriction, is the act of completely blocking or limiting access to internet content based on the physical location of the user. Geo-blocking is a common tactic used by international media streaming companies to protect licensing deals. Below I’d like to dive into a deeper explanation answering the questions what is geoblocking […]
How to Watch Netflix in China (despite Netflix blocking VPNs)?
Is it possible to watch Netflix in China? Well, I’ve got some good and bad news for you. The bad news is that Netflix is actively working to keep us from streaming shows while in China. The good news is that with the right tools and a bit of flexibility, it’s not too hard to […]
Password Strength Meters are Flawed (and here’s why)
Password strength meters are used quite often nowadays as a way to judge how secure your password is. You’ll find these meters when you’re creating a password for a new online login, where some websites won’t even let you sign up if what you type is too weak. But how effective are these password meters? […]
