Sunday, August 4, 2019

How to Protect Your Smarthome from Attack

Did You Know?:

In 2006, William Shatner sold his kidney stone for $25,000, then donated the money to Habitat for Humanity.

 

August 4, 2019

Did You Know?

In 2006, William Shatner sold his kidney stone for $25,000, then donated the money to Habitat for Humanity.

 
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How to Protect Your Smarthome from Attack


Every new device you introduce into your smarthome is another device that can be attacked. You can secure your smarthome with simple steps like locking down your router and taking proper care of the gadgets in your smarthome. Read More »

 
Your Smarthome Setup Might Break, and There’s Nothing You Can Do About It


Your smarthome devices might be running smoothly now, but at any time, a forced update or a change by the manufacturer could potentially break your device, either temporarily or permanently. And there’s nothing you can do about it. Read More »

 
What is Firmware or Microcode, and How Can I Update My Hardware?


Firmware is a type of software that runs on a hardware device, performing low-level tasks. For example, everything from a television remote control to a computer hard drive to an aerial drone runs its own firmware. And microcode is basically firmware for your CPU. Read More »

 
Why You Should Use a Password Manager, and How to Get Started


The majority of people use very weak passwords and reuse them on different websites. How are you supposed to use strong, unique passwords on all the websites you use? The solution is a password manager. Read More »

 
What Is Two-Factor Authentication, and Why Do I Need It?


More and more banks, credit card companies, and even social media networks and gaming sites are starting to use two-factor authentication. If you're a little unclear on what it is or on why you'd want to start using it, read on to learn how two-factor authentication can keep your data secure. Read More »

 
Why Using a Public Wi-Fi Network Can Be Dangerous, Even When Accessing Encrypted Websites


There are a few big problems with using a public Wi-Fi network. The open nature of the network allows for snooping, the network could be full of compromised machines, or  — most worryingly — the hotspot itself could be malicious. Read More »

 
Secure Your Wireless Router: 8 Things You Can Do Right Now


A security researcher recently discovered a backdoor in many D-Link routers, allowing anyone to access the router without knowing the username or password. This isn’t the first router security issue and won’t be the last. Read More »

 
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