If it wasn’t enough that hackers are able to target your online information from any unsecured network to which they can gain access, it has now come to light that hacker drones are on their way, offering a new method of gaining access to your device. According to recent reports, … Continue reading
Is Flash Going Out With a Bang?
by Paul Davies, July 16, 2015Not one, not two, but we’re now up to three zero-day vulnerabilities that have been discovered in Flash software this week. Which begs the question, can Flash ever shine brightly again? Adobe’s Flash Player has long been considered an institution in IT software. And for many of us, it is … Continue reading →
Could Passwords Become a Thing of the Past?
by Paul Davies, July 8, 2015Here at EasyHide-VPN, we have always emphasized the need for high quality, original passwords to maximize online security. But now it seems Medium.com may be going one step further and getting rid of passwords altogether. The Risk Behind Passwords The key to any online security method is to ensure maximum … Continue reading →
Years of Security Lapses Left Government Personnel Agency Open to Hacks
by Paul Davies, June 19, 2015Capitol Hill came under scrutiny yet again this week when it became apparent how the lack of fundamental online protection at the Offices of Personnel management led to the 2014 hack that left millions of Government employees exposed. In a hearing held in front of the House of Oversight and … Continue reading →
Don’t Become ‘Resigned to the Inevitability of Surveillance’
by Paul Davies, June 9, 2015Marketers and Search Engines in particular have been trying to feed us the same line forever. Both insist that consumers are perfectly happy to hand over private information in return for incentives or a better user experience. However a recent report by the University of Pennsylvania is now fighting back … Continue reading →