ByFrank HAs a cybersecurity architect and security advisor, I remember a time when I thought finding weaknesses in computer systems needed big, fancy computers that cost a lot of money. My own phone was just for calling friends or playing games. But I was always curious if it could do more. Could it help me understand…
ByFrank HHello, friend. I remember a time when I thought my phone was completely safe, like a little secret diary no one else could open. I used it for everything – talking to my family, sending silly texts, and finding my way with maps. But then, I started hearing whispers, like when the wind rustles leaves,…
ByFrank HOne night, I was just lying on the couch, scrolling through my iPhone like usual, when I saw this tiny orange dot at the top of my screen. I hadn’t opened the camera, I wasn’t on a call, and I wasn’t talking to Siri. It caught me off guard. I thought, “Wait a second… what…
ByFrank HA couple of years ago, I learned the hard way just how valuable online privacy really is. I was traveling abroad, using public Wi-Fi at a café to check my bank account, Suddenly, I heard the notification ring from my phone. When I peeked at it, I was shocked to realize it was an alert…
ByFrank HI’ve been in the trenches of infosec for longer than I care to admit, and let me tell you, the password struggle is real. A few years back, I found myself drowning in a sea of sticky notes and “forgot password” emails. It was a mess, and I knew there had to be a better…
ByFrank HI’ve been in the infosec game for what feels like a lifetime, and let me tell you, the journey to finding the perfect VPN and password manager combo was no walk in the park. Picture this: me, bleary-eyed at 3 AM, drowning in coffee, trying to crack the code on seamless security. It’s kinda like…
ByFrank HI never thought I’d be the guy obsessing over VPN setups on smart TVs, but here we are. It all started when I realized my smart TV was not just a window to entertainment, but a two-way mirror allowing networks of advertisers and data brokers to observe me in real-time. Frustrating, right? But that revelation…
ByFrank HEver tried to set up a VPN for your smart home devices and felt like you were wrestling with an octopus? Yeah, me too. Picture this: I’m in my home office, coffee in hand, determined to crack the code on securing my smart thermostat, cameras, and every other gadget that’s making my house ‘smart.’ It’s…
ByFrank HOn a raining and cold afternoon, in the porch of my house in San Jose, California. I was having coffee with an old friend who’s a seasoned journalist, and she casually mentioned how crucial VPNs are for her line of work. That conversation opened my eyes to how journalists and activists navigate the digital landscape…