Category: Security Tips

Thoughts Concerning Cryptography, Privacy, Data, and the Future

Lately I’ve been mulling over some thoughts concerning the future of security, privacy, and how it relates to data records. This post will present some ideas for you if you do not know where to start when it comes to cyber security or are looking for ideas on how to keep you and your family’s…


Malware Tips for Non-Tech folks

Today I recorded this video that gives some beginner tips on how to stay safe from malware, adware, spyware, and crapware. If you find your computer getting bogged down with unknown software, ads, toolbars, and other junk, this video is for you. Feel free to post any questions in the comments and I’ll answer.


Tips for memorizing a new password

With all of these apps and devices everywhere, memorization isn’t quite as big of a thing as it used to be. That needs to change. In my previous Security Tips post, I mentioned that you should memorize all of the passwords you can, especially your most critical ones. However, I never gave any tips on…


Public Wi-Fi

This should be a given, but in case it’s not, do not ever do any banking, purchasing, or other financial transactions on public wi-fi and/or large networks! Note that this is a security blog so when I tell you “do not ever,” I mean 99%+ of the time. If your child’s life depends on some…


Keeping you and your family safe from malware

Malware prevention can be a bit tricky because it can require knowledge which is not necessarily difficult to follow, but may not yet be widespread in scope. If you follow the below advice, you will greatly reduce your chances of contracting malware that leaks your data. Before listing the steps, we will have a brief…


Account/Login Security Tips

I’m going to list out as many tips as I can think of that will help your private information remain as secure as possible. As you may or may not have heard, ensuring 100% security is impossible. But this is somewhat normal – after all, chances are your home has windows which can be broken…