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Microsoft Just Changed the Password Game. They just went Passwordless.
Microsoft finally went passwordless. Thats a huge pro for the security world. As more companies do the same, what are some good and bad things about going passwordless.
Ray Alner
May 123 min read
Apple’s Advanced Data Protection Ambitions Clash with UK Policy
The UK government's demand for a backdoor into Apple’s encryption led to the removal of Advanced Data Protection in the UK, weakening the future of securing users data in the future.
Ray Alner
Apr 204 min read
Apple’s Encryption and the UK Government Requesting Backdoors to ALL Apple’s User Data
The UK government recently sent a “technical capability notice” to Apple in an effort to gain a back door to all Apple’s user data.
Ray Alner
Feb 114 min read
Authentication has Gotten Complicated
Authentication has gotten complicated. Username. Password. 2FA Code. Passkeys. Simplification will be key.
Ray Alner
Dec 5, 20247 min read
Is Open Source Facing a Crisis? A Dive into Recent Trends
Open source is changing. The question is, is it facing a crisis of funding? Of extra support from the businesses that use them?
Ray Alner
Nov 26, 20245 min read
Delete Those Old Logins and Links or the Ghosts will Haunt You 👻
Ghost logins & links can cause a problems and allow persistent access to an attacker. Take some steps to stop them!
Ray Alner
Aug 14, 20245 min read
Race to Mediocrity
We have accepted the Race to Mediocrity for too long. It’s time we change direction we are headed.
Ray Alner
Nov 20, 20222 min read
Lets Not Normalize Data Breaches - PLEASE
While the T-Mobile breach is fresh on our memory, lets talk about not normalizing these data breaches. PLEASE!
Ray Alner
Sep 1, 20212 min read
LinkedIn Data Breach... Er Data Scrape
LinkedIn had another "data scrape" happen that affected 700 million accounts. What can the industry do to better protect our data?
Ray Alner
Jul 14, 20214 min read
Why You Should Update to iOS 14.5 (Huge Privacy Update)
Apple has once again taken our privacy seriously again. They have allowed us to select which apps can track us.
Ray Alner
May 26, 20214 min read
Ubiquiti, Coverups & Data Breaches - What Could Go Wrong-er.
Ubiquiti recently had a data breach. Many things could have been done differently. Why did they do what they did?
Ray Alner
May 5, 20214 min read
Discord Potentially Looking for Buyers
Discord is looking for a change, and they want to do it through either an IPO or a merger with a larger corporation.
Ray Alner
Apr 7, 20214 min read
Ridiculous Cost of CyberSecurity Insurance & The Future
CyberSecurity insurance is heading for an all time high. As companies reposition for the future, I also wonder what the future has to hold.
Ray Alner
Mar 3, 20213 min read
iOS 14.4 - Security Update! Install Now!
iOS 14.4 has been released to patch some nasty 0-day exploits. What is the future of exploits and what does the future hold for fixing them?
Ray Alner
Feb 3, 20212 min read
Phishing. Nothing New. Digitally Deadly.
Domain Based Phishing isn't new but the methods they use can wreak havoc on your life in 10 seconds. Don't get caught.
Ray Alner
Jan 6, 20213 min read
Networkless Small Business
Small Businesses. They make up the lifeblood of our nation. I think its fantastic. I also think its interesting to see how small...
Ray Alner
Nov 25, 20203 min read
Adobe #1 in... Security Vulnerabilities
Adobe is well known because of their PDF Reader (and other software. Why are they almost always number one in security vulnerabilities?
Ray Alner
Nov 18, 20204 min read
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