Fake public Wi-Fi: how the evil twin attack steals your passwords
You connected to the 'Mall_Free' Wi-Fi. So did the attacker. How the evil twin impersonates legitimate networks, and how …
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Information security in plain English: scams, hardening and privacy — plus retrogaming, games and geek culture.
2FA with TOTP: how to turn it on in Gmail, Instagram and WhatsApp
Learn what TOTP is, why it's safer than SMS and how to enable two-factor authentication in 5 minutes on Gmail, Instagram …
OPSEC: what it is and how to apply it to protect your privacy
OPSEC was born in the US Army during the Vietnam War and made its way into civilian life. Understand the 5 principles …
Credential stuffing: what it is and how to protect your accounts
In June 2025, 16 billion leaked credentials were found online. How credential stuffing works, and how to protect your …
What is SIM swap: the phone-number scam that empties your bank account
SIM swap is when a criminal transfers your mobile number to a new SIM card and starts receiving all of your text …
How to use Bitwarden and stop reusing passwords (a practical guide)
Reusing passwords is an attacker's favourite shortcut. How to set up Bitwarden — free and open source — and have a …
How to secure your Wi-Fi router: 9 security settings
A default password, WPS switched on and outdated firmware make the router the easiest door to break down. Here are 9 …
A safer Windows 11: 10 settings to enable today
Defender and the firewall are on by default, but BitLocker, Controlled Folder Access and Core Isolation stay switched …
The "hi, mum" WhatsApp scam: how it works and how to avoid it
Photo, name and even the way of writing, all copied. Here are the two scams behind "hi mum, I've changed my number" and …
Edward Snowden: the NSA leak that redefined privacy
Thirteen years ago, Edward Snowden exposed the NSA's mass surveillance. Here's what he revealed, the fallout abroad, and …