Linux
Change the default SSH port in Fedora Linux
Reduce brute-force password guessing and scripted attacks on your SSH service running on a Fedora Server by changing away from the default SSH port number.
Security
Hardware
InvizBox review: Tor anonymity in a box
Who needs a simple to set up Tor-enabled Wi-Fi access-point, anyway? Maybe for a guest network? InvizBox is the answer if you do!
Security
My experience with Let’s Encrypt
My early-adopter experiences obtaining free HTTPS certificates from Let’s Encrypt.
Crypto-currencies
Leaked Patreon data used to extort Bitcoins from affected users
Patreon leaked its customers’ email addresses, and Bitcoin extortion spammers has gotten hold of the leaked database.
Privacy
Photos on the gay dating app Grindr are by no means private
Grindr doesn’t use HTTPS-encryption allowing network operators and attacker-in-the-middle (AITM) attackers to intercept private pics in the app.
Authentication and Passwords
Wi-Fi Sense in Windows 10 to reduce users’ network security
Windows 10 introduces a new feature that freely shares all your Wi-Fi passwords with your Outlook, Skype, and Facebook contacts.
MacOS
It’s high time Apple enabled the OS X firewall by default
Microsoft got trashed by the security community for failing to deploy a firewall by default in Windows. Why are Apple products not given the same scrutiny?
Android
CyanogenMod’s one big advantage over stock Android
An Android competitor has much better security and privacy tools than what you get in the original Android from Google.
Security
Updated TLS Ratings for Norwegian banks
I’ve re-reviewed the TLS configurations of Norwegian banks in light of the attention my last review article got. There have been improvements across the board.
Privacy
Do you trust Microsoft with all your passwords?
Windows has become your password manager, but it also syncs all your credentials to Microsoft. Should you trust it with the keys to your digital kingdom?
Privacy
Multiple accounts required to keep Windows private and secure
You shouldn’t use a Windows Administrative account for your everyday use. Setup one basic and one admin account to increase security.
Security
TLS Ratings for Norwegian banks
I’ve reviewed the TLS configuration security of Norwegian banks. Many don’t follow current security best-practices.