The basic foundation of all security online nowadays can be summed up in two features: a strong password and the use of two-factor authentication (2FA). For years, the standard for 2FA authentication has been the Google Authenticator app, but there are security settings you NEED to understand as well as more secure alternatives (such as […]
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Most Secure Cell Phone Service in 2024 (+ Best Secure Phones)
We’re only as secure as our weakest link, and for many of us, that weak link happens to be our mobile phone. Thankfully, there are other cell phone companies that prioritize security and privacy in a way that major carriers don’t. Below is a look at the best secure cell phone providers on the market […]
Efani Review 2024 | Is this Secure Mobile Provider a Scam?
Our mobile phones have become a key to our digital lives. It has access to our banking, our email communication, our home network and so much more. So how do we go about protecting this key part of our online security from SIM swapping and cell phone hacking? That’s where a secure SIM provider like […]
What is Proton Sentinel (and should you use it?)
In August 2023, Proton announced an enhanced account security feature known as “Proton Sentinel”. But if your data is already encrypted and our account protected by 2-factor authentication, what kind of security does Sentinel add? I’ve noticed two primary benefits that we’ll discuss here, as well as answer the question of whether or not YOU […]
Is PLAID Safe To Use? (are there other options?)
Manually linking your bank account to financial services apps can be a hassle. Conveniently, there are FinTech companies like Plaid that offers to do that for you. But is Plaid safe? Should you use them to connect to your financial institution? Here’s what you need to know. Financial technology has become an integral part of […]