It’s certainly possible to crack a KeePass database, but is it practical? I often wondered this, not just as a security-conscious KeePass user, but as someone who forgot the password to one of my databases. So I looked for an answer. If you look, it won’t...
Password managers really have taken off since 2014. Of course, power users have been using them prior to 2014. One of my favorite password managers is KeePass. It was one of the first ones I used and for good reasons. One of the reasons is KeePass has one of the best...
What’s a Top 5 Passwords list without a good top 5 pins list. Just like passwords though, people usually aren’t as good being unique as they think they are. Some don’t even try. David Harley originally discussed a data set of common PINs compiled by...
Here comes one of my favorite things to look at, the top 5 passwords. It’s a good reminder that people aren’t as unique as they think they are. It may be a pain to come up with a long, complex password, but the extreme convenience you’re using to...
We are all potential victims of internet attacks. The tips below are not a definitive guide to completely avoiding attacks but they will at least help mitigate the attacks. You definitely should NOT try to create a scene or provoke any potential attackers. Try to at...
Facebook has nearly a billion active daily users (as of early 2013). As Facebook grows in popularity, so does the attractiveness of attacking the site and its user base. It’s beyond time to keep your Facebook account safe. This doesn’t mean you...
If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. This old adage teaches a simple truth. You should be skeptical of offers you find on the web. Be wary when you find something like: Constant high pressure to act immediately on a sales page. An insanely high...
The internet is a public place. Don’t be fooled into thinking you are completely anonymous. Before you install any program or browse any website, harden your system to mitigate internet attacks. Software creators often implement an ability to “phone...
Antivirus removal tools are a staple in every tech’s toolbox. Why? You’ll end up using them more than you think. You should uninstall your programs, including antivirus programs, through Add/Remove Programs or you can use applications such as Wise Program...
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