Stating The Obvious
I am great at stating the obvious, but it appears what I think is obvious may not match up with what people think so I like stating the obvious.
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VPNs – Stating the Obvious
What They Can and Can’t Do for YouWhat is a VPN, and How Can It Protect You?Why did the government warn against using commercial VPNs? You’ve seen the ads—“Protect yourself from hackers! Stay anonymous! Stop government spying!”—but how much of that is true? The reality is, most commercial VPNs aren’t the security silver bullet they…
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Burner Phones: What They Are (and What They’re Not)
Every year, as Hacker Summer Camp rolls around, there’s a surge in discussions about burner phones. And every year, I shake my head at some of the misconceptions floating around. Acquiring a Burner Phone the Right Way If you order a phone online with your credit card and have it shipped to your home, it’s…