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Secure home office–encryption for BYOD

Working from home is awesome, but it can get tricky when using your own devices (BYOD) and Wi-Fi. Here’s the thing: your personal laptop or phone might not have the same security muscle as your work computer. So, how do you keep your company’s data safe? Encryption is your secret weapon! By using encryption on […]

Wi-Fi woes? Blast through interference with 5G

Ever feel like your Wi-Fi is stuck in molasses? It might be getting bogged down by interference! See, your Wi-Fi signal shares the 2.4 GHz band with a bunch of other devices, like microwaves and Bluetooth speakers. All that traffic can slow things down and make your connection spotty. But there’s a solution! Many routers […]

Wi-Fi wars: choosing a secure network

Free Wi-Fi? Sounds amazing, but hold on, not all networks are created equal. Some are like open fortresses, letting anyone in. Yikes! So, how to find the secure ones? Look for the security protocol used. It’s like a password for the network, keeping unwanted guests out. WPA: This is a good start, like a basic […]

Guest Wi-Fi? Apple Makes Sharing a Breeze!

Hosting friends and family often comes with the inevitable question: “What’s the Wi-Fi password?” Sharing that string of complex characters can be awkward, especially if you worry about typos or security. But fear not, Apple users, there’s a smoother way to connect your guests! Unlock the Magic of Seamless Sharing: Voila! Your guest is now […]

Understand man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks

Imagine someone silently intercepting your conversation with a friend, listening to your every word. That’s essentially what a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack is – an attacker secretly intercepts and alters communication between two parties. A common example is when someone steals information from a user connected to a public Wi-Fi network. The attacker can easily intercept […]

Protect your IoT devices by adjusting their default passwords regularly and updating their firmware

To best secure your IoT devices, consider the following: change default passwords, update firmware regularly and isolate them on a separate network. Furthermore, disable unnecessary features, audit device access and, as always, use strong WiFi passwords. And to take extra precautions, here are steps that you can take: Set up intrusion detection systems (IDS) that […]