Monthly Archives: September 2014

Living With Google Two-Factor Authentication

Posted on 2014-09-24 by mike

If you have not already heard, Google allows two-factor authentication (“Google 2FA”) for access to their services – which includes our own Google domains. This adds greater security to accounts by requiring what is in effect a second password that … Continue reading →

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How Effective Is Anti-Virus Detection?

Posted on 2014-09-02 by mike

Out of amusement I decided to take one of those strange email spams telling me about an order that I never made (“Order no. 7160668120”), and see if the attachment was detected as a virus. To make things interesting, the … Continue reading →

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Staying Safe with USB Storage

Posted on 2014-09-02 by mike

When considering any kind of USB storage, it is worth remembering that encryption is not just required (if you are storing personal data) but a pretty good idea everywhere. If you lose a USB memory stick or a larger USB … Continue reading →

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Diagnosing A Phishing Attack

Posted on 2014-09-01 by mike

People are constantly trying to get your account details in one way or another. One of the ways is to simply ask you to tell them your account details. And one of the most common ways of asking is to … Continue reading →

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