Defend Your Fortress: Signal Usernames for Phone Privacy

December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 Jeff MlakarLeave a comment

Longtime readers of my blog know that Signal is one of my favorite messaging applications for secure and private communications. To this point the emphasis has been more on the security than the privacy or anonymity; however, with a new feature the balance pivots more toward an equilibrium of security and privacy.

Read on to learn about the new feature and why it is important for your privacy.

Signal Stands Firm Against UK Anti-Encryption Bill

September 30, 2023September 30, 2023 Jeff Mlakar1 Comment

In a move that reaffirms their strong and consistent stance on private communication, Signal is poised to leave their business in the UK over a newly passed anti-encryption law. What does this mean for those in the UK who wish to communicate privately and securely?

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The Worsening of WhatsApp – Signal for Privacy

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 Jeff Mlakar3 Comments

WhatsApp isn’t what it used to be. Since the 2014 acquisition by Facebook for $19 billion, there have been noticable changes in the application.

Read on for the erosion of a well secured and private messaging application and the quest for profit that drove their descent.

National Cyber Security Awareness Month – Low Hanging Fruit

October 23, 2018October 22, 2018 Jeff MlakarLeave a comment

Since 2004 the Department of Homeland Security has organized October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month. The goal is to promote cyber security to help keep Americans safe online. Fast forward 14 years and the security landscape has only become more dangerous. More opportunities exist for online abuses than ever before. The proliferation of internet connected devices that comprise the IOT creates additional attack surfaces which often have security as an afterthought instead of baked into the design.

Today I want to focus on the low hanging fruit i.e. the easy wins we can achieve to significantly improve our online safety and security. Read on to see the simple things most people can do to improve their situation.

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