Switching from the default “admin” username in WordPress is crucial for security. By creating a new user with admin privileges and a strong password, you can eliminate a common target for hackers. This simple step enhances your website’s security by closing off a major vulnerability. Be cautious, though; while this action is a positive security measure, it is just one among numerous potential vulnerabilities.
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Social networking is a big part of the surveillance capitalism world. Facebook, twitter and other social networking apps use where you are as a vital aspect of their vision of you.
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Phishing for your personal information so that they can steal your identity happens even at the University Graduate level, here is a phishing example.
Near Field Communication (NFC), is a technology that enables ‘tap to pay’ transactions with mobile phones. The author expresses concerns about NFC’s security, although the technology is said to be only for short-range use. Possible security risks include eavesdropping, data corruption, interception attacks, and device theft. Despite these concerns, the author acknowledges NFC’s practicality and widespread use in point-of-sale terminals. An example of NFC in use is Apple Pay. Yet, the author advises users to be cautious while using NFC-based payment systems, possibly employing methods such as NFC-safe wallets for added security.
In most networks the edge of the network, or the customer facing part of the network is where security must be most vigilant, as this is typically where most attacks or attempts to maliciously enter the system starts (yes, there are always issues with insider attacks, as well).
What is new in the twitter world about security and such? Apple is being naughty as usual.
