WHY? Passwords are easier than ever to crack. There are many tools that can be used to crack passwords. Two of the common attacks used by these tools are Dictionary & Brute force. Dictionary attacks use words that can be…
What are VLANs? Most consumer routers only have two networks (WAN & LAN). WAN (external) having 1 physical interface LAN (internal) having 1 – 5 interfaces Virtual Local Area Network or VLANS are network segmentations. If your router or switch…
I’ll show you several ways to take a screenshot on Windows 10. A screenshot is when you create an image of what is on your screen. This can be useful to show someone exactly what you are seeing or to…
There are many Open Source firewalls to choose from. But which one is the best? Best The short answer is: pfSense is the best It’s what I use and recommend when anyone asks. pfSense is based on FreeBSD and you…
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) is the latest wireless protocol standard from the Wi-Fi Alliance. Major Differences Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 5 GHz 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz – OFDMA MU-MIMO (down only) MU-MIMO (up & down) – Trigger-based…
Protecting your home network is more important than ever. Below are my top 10 things to check when trying to improve my network security. 1. Passwords Use complex passwords, do not use easy to guess passwords. Change the default admin…
Using a physical device like a security key for multi-factor authentication will greatly enhance your security. See more on multi-factor authentication. What is a security key and what does it do? A security key is a small device that looks…
Cybersecurity specialist by day, internet vigilante by night. Pierogi, as most followers know him by, is a scambaiter who fights against scammers. Learn more on scam baiting. Personal Information Pierogi’s real name is unknown and that is how he wants…
You hear lots of people recommend using a VPN, but what does this VPN thing do for me? The Basics: How a VPN Works In simple terms, a VPN creates a secure connection between you and your VPN provider. You…
