Locking your computer when you step away is good, but it’s not failsafe—if you’ve watched any movie or TV shows with hackers, you know anyone with a malicious USB stick can compromise your device.
https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2019/01/new-chrome-os-feature-blocks-usbs-on-locked-chromebooks/
Cyberattack from outside the U.S. hits newspapers across the country, preventing distribution, source says.
https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-times-delivery-breakdown-20181229-story.html
If you’re one of those people who think privacy isn’t really an issue for you because you have nothing to hide, you should read this.
This is a very good read. The people from Signal speak about their frustration with the Australian “Assistance and Access” bill.
Source: Setback in the outback
Related: New Australia data encryption laws
Making your Chromebook more secure.
Source:
How to configure your Chromebook for ultimate security
How Chromebooks became the go-to laptops for security experts
In my opinion everyone should be using a password manager. I prefer a password manager that is cross platform and installed locally on your computer. Check out KeePassX.
KeePass Cross-Platform Community Edition
On my phone I’ve installed KeePass2Android
This is an excellent article for explaining why it’s important to update your software.
I don’t support these new laws.
Source: Australia data encryption laws explained
Source: In the New Fight for Online Privacy and Security, Australia Falls
I think we can all relate to this.
What’s the point of securing your private data with encryption if authorities can force you to hand over your passphrases. This law wouldn’t be open to abuse would it.