Encryption is a method of securing data as it travels from the sender to the receiver over the internet. With end-to-end encryption, all internet traffic or messages are scrambled and can only be unscrambled when it reaches the desired destination. For those who are asking how to encrypt your internet connection…this is how. Encryption converts the […]
How to Choose the Right YubiKey (5 series vs Bio vs Security Key)
When it comes to 2FA keys, the Yubikey is considered the gold standard. But since there are multiple keys that they offer – the 5 series, the new Bio and even the budget security key – choosing the best YubiKey can be a bit confusing. So when you compare the 5 NFC vs Bio, which […]
Are Virtual Mailboxes Safe? Here’s How You Can Know for Sure
Whether you’re an individual or a business, it’s critical to answer the simple question: are virtual mailboxes safe? The truth is that not all of these online mailboxes are created equal, and the more you understand how a virtual address works, the easier it is to make a good decision on which to use. I’ve […]
How to Hide Your Home Address (keep someone from finding you)
If you value your personal privacy, protecting and hiding your home address should be a top priority. This is true whether you want to keep somebody from finding you or you simply want to hide your home address online. Thankfully, there are steps you can take based on three levels of privacy that fit your […]
What is SIM Swapping? (and how to avoid this attack)
“SIM Swapping” is a malicious attack targeting your mobile carrier that allows the attacker to gain control of your phone number to intercept any 2-step authentication or verification codes that may be sent via SMS text. Learn more about your SIM (subscriber identity module), what this sim swap fraud looks like, and how you can […]
What is WireGuard? Simple Explanation of a New(er) VPN Protocol
Wireguard is a (relatively) new VPN connection protocol that has been developed to be faster, simpler, and easier to implement than older VPN protocols such as OpenVPN and IPsec. It was initially developed for Linux but has been adapted for all major platforms and remains an open-source project. Here’s what you need to know. To […]