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In today's digital age, we rely on passwords to secure our online accounts more than ever. Whether for social media, banking, or work-related platforms, we must keep our login credentials safe from malicious actors looking to steal our information. But with the increasing frequency of data breaches and cyberattacks, how can you ensure your passwords are secure? The answer lies in password managers - a tool that helps you generate strong and unique passwords and keeps them safe from hackers. In this blog post, we'll discuss why password managers are essential today and how they can help keep your accounts secure against threats lurking on the internet. What is a Password Manager? A password manager software application helps users store and organize their passwords. A password manager typically stores your passwords in an encrypted format so only you can access them. Many password managers also include additional features, such as the ability to generate strong passwords and to automatically fill in your username and password when you visit a website. Using a password manager can help you keep your accounts safe from hackers. Using strong, unique passwords for your online accounts makes it much harder for hackers to access them. Additionally, by using a password manager, you can avoid reusing passwords across multiple accounts. This makes it even harder for hackers to access your accounts, even if they can obtain one of your passwords. Benefits of Using a Password Manager There are many benefits of using a password manager. The most obvious benefit is that it can help keep your accounts safe from hackers. Keeping all your passwords in one place can make it much more difficult for hackers to access your accounts. In addition, password managers often include features such as and encrypted storage, which can further protect your account information. two-factor authentication Another benefit of using a password manager is that it can help you to stay organized. If you have many online accounts, keeping track of all your . A password manager can help you keep track of all your passwords in one place, making it easier to log in to your accounts. passwords can be challenging Using a password manager can help improve your security posture overall. Also, you can ensure that all your passwords are strong and unique. This can help reduce the risk of being hacked, as well as the risk of losing access to your accounts if one of your passwords is compromised. Types of Password Managers There are many different types of password managers that you can use to keep your accounts safe. The most popular type is the LastPass Password Manager, a free program that stores all your passwords in an encrypted database. This type of password manager effectively keeps your passwords safe, using a robust encryption algorithm to protect your data. Another popular type of password manager is 1Password, a paid program that offers several features not found in LastPass. 1Password can generate strong passwords and store other sensitive information, such as credit card numbers and bank account login details. It also has a handy feature called the Security Challenge, which tests how strong your current passwords are and gives you suggestions on how to improve them. If you're looking for something more basic, there are also a number of free password managers, such as KeePass and Password Safe. These programs don't have all the bells and whistles of LastPass or 1Password, but they're still very effective at keeping your passwords safe. How to Choose the Right Password Manager for You When it comes to choosing a password manager, there are a few things you should take into account. First and foremost, you need to consider what devices you'll be using the password manager on. If you only need it for your personal computer, you can choose a less expensive option like LastPass or Dashlane. However, if you need to use your password manager on multiple devices, including your smartphone or tablet, you'll want to choose an option that offers cross-platform compatibility. Another vital factor to consider is how many passwords you need to manage. If you only have a handful of passwords to keep track of, then any of the above options will work fine. However, if you have dozens or even hundreds of passwords to keep track of, then you'll want to choose a password manager with robust organization features, such as Enpass or Bitwarden. It would be best to consider whether you want to pay for your password manager. Some great free options are available, such as LastPass and Bitwarden, but they have some limitations compared to paid options. Paid password managers typically offer more features and better security, so if the price isn't an issue, then it's worth considering one of these options. Alternatives to Password Managers If you're not ready to use a password manager, you can take other steps to improve your password security. One is to use a passphrase instead of a password. A passphrase is a series of words strung together, and they can be much easier to remember than a gibberish password. For example, the phrase "I always forget my passwords!" could become "IAFMpwd!". Another option is to use two-factor authentication whenever possible. This adds an extra layer of security to your account by requiring you to enter a password and a code sent to your phone or email. Make sure you're using different passwords for different accounts. If one account gets hacked, the rest will remain safe. Final Words Password managers are an indispensable tool for online security. Not only do they help to protect your accounts by creating strong, unique passwords, but they also store them safely so you don't have to remember them all yourself. Using a trusted password manager like LastPass, 1Password, or Dashlane, you can rest assured that your accounts and private information will remain secure from hackers. So if security is important to you, use a reliable password manager today!

Keeping Hackers at Bay with Password Managers  

Mantener a raya a los piratas informáticos con administradores de contraseñas

Garder les pirates à distance grâce aux gestionnaires de mots de passe

पासवर्ड प्रबंधकों के साथ हैकर्स को दूर रखना

パスワードマネージャーでハッカーを寄せ付けない

Mantendo os hackers afastados com gerenciadores de senhas

Ngăn chặn tin tặc bằng Trình quản lý mật khẩu

使用密码管理器阻止黑客入侵

The Mucker by Edgar Rice Burroughs, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here . THE MUCKER AT BAY THE MUCKER AT BAY “WHAT has this man said to you, Miss Harding?” cried Theriere. “Has he offered you harm?” “I do not think that he would have dared strike me,” replied the girl, “though he threatened to do so. He is the coward who murdered poor Mr. Mallory upon the Lotus. He might stoop to anything after that.” Theriere turned angrily upon Byrne. “Go below!” he shouted. “I'll attend to you later. If Miss Harding were not here I'd thrash you within an inch of your life now. And if I ever hear of your speaking to her again, or offering her the slightest indignity I'll put a bullet through you so quick you won't know what has struck you.” “T'ell yeh will!” sneered Billy Byrne. “I got your number, yeh big stiff; an' yeh better not get gay wit me. Dey ain't no guy on board dis man's ship dat can hand Billy Byrne dat kin' o' guff an' get away with it—see?” and before Theriere knew what had happened a heavy fist had caught him upon the point of the chin and lifted him clear off the deck to drop him unconscious at Miss Harding's feet. “Yeh see wot happens to guys dat get gay wit me?” said the mucker to the girl, and then stooping over the prostrate form of the mate Billy Byrne withdrew a huge revolver from Theriere's hip pocket. “I guess I'll need dis gat in my business purty soon,” he remarked. Then he planted a vicious kick in the face of the unconscious man and went his way to the forecastle. “Now maybe she'll tink Billy Byrne's a coward,” he thought, as he disappeared below. Barbara Harding stood speechless with shock at the brutality and ferocity of the unexpected attack upon Theriere. Never in all her life had she dreamed that there could exist upon the face of the earth a thing in human form so devoid of honor, and chivalry, and fair play as the creature that she had just witnessed threatening a defenseless woman, and kicking an unconscious man in the face; but then Barbara Harding had never lived between Grand Avenue and Lake Street, and Halsted and Robey, where standards of masculine bravery are strange and fearful. When she had recovered her equanimity she hastened to the head of the cabin companionway and called aloud for help. Instantly Skipper Simms and First Officer Ward rushed on deck, each carrying a revolver in readiness for the conflict with their crew that these two worthies were always expecting. Barbara pointed out the still form of Theriere, quickly explaining what had occurred. “It was the fellow Byrne who did it,” she said. “He has gone into the forecastle now, and he has a revolver that he took from Mr. Theriere after he had fallen.” Several of the crew had now congregated about the prostrate officer. “Here you,” cried Skipper Simms to a couple of them; “you take Mr. Theriere below to his cabin, an' throw cold water in his face. Mr. Ward, get some brandy from my locker, an' try an' bring him to. The rest of you arm yourselves with crowbars and axes, an' see that that son of a sea cook don't get out on deck again alive. Hold him there 'til I get a couple of guns. Then we'll get him, damn him!” Skipper Simms hastened below while two of the men were carrying Theriere to his cabin and Mr. Ward was fetching the brandy. A moment later Barbara Harding saw the skipper return to the upper deck with a rifle and two revolvers. The sailors whom he had detailed to keep Byrne below were gathered about the hatchway leading to the forecastle. Some of them were exchanging profane and pleasant badinage with the prisoner. “Yeh better come up an' get killed easy-like;” one called down to the mucker. “We're apt to muss yeh all up down there in the dark with these here axes and crowbars, an' then wen we send yeh home yer pore maw won't know her little boy at all.” “Yeh come on down here, an' try mussin' me up,” yelled back Billy Byrne. “I can lick de whole gang wit one han' tied behin' me—see?” “De skipper's gorn to get his barkers, Billy,” cried Bony Sawyer. “Yeh better come up an' stan' trial if he gives yeh the chanct.” “Stan' nothin',” sneered Billy. “Swell chanct I'd have wit him an' Squint Eye holdin' court over me. Not on yer life, Bony. I'm here, an' here I stays till I croaks, but yeh better believe me, I'm goin' to croak a few before I goes, so if any of you ginks are me frien's yeh better keep outen here so's yeh won't get hurted. An' anudder ting I'm goin' to do afore I cashes in—I'm goin' to put a few of dem ginks in de cabin wise to where dey stands wit one anudder. If I don't start something before I goes out me name's not Billy Byrne.” At this juncture Skipper Simms appeared with the three weapons he had gone to his cabin to fetch. He handed one to Bony Sawyer, another to Red Sanders and a third to a man by the name of Wison. “Now, my men,” said Skipper Simms, “we will go below and bring Byrne up. Bring him alive if you can—but bring him.” No one made a move to enter the forecastle. “Go on now, move quickly,” commanded Skipper Simms sharply. “Thought he said 'we',” remarked one of the sailors. Skipper Simms, livid with rage, turned to search out the offender from the several men behind him. “Who was that?” he roared. “Show me the blitherin' swab. Jes' show him to me, I tell you, an I'll learn him. Now you,” he yelled at the top of his voice, turning again to the men he had ordered into the forecastle after Billy Byrne, “you cowardly landlubbers you, get below there quick afore I kick you below.” Still no one moved to obey him. From white he went to red, and then back to white again. He fairly frothed at the mouth as he jumped up and down, cursing the men, and threatening. But all to no avail. They would not go. “Why, Skipper,” spoke up Bony Sawyer, “it's sure death for any man as goes below there. It's easier, an' safer, to starve him out.” “Starve nothin',” shrieked Skipper Simms. “Do you reckon I'm a-goin' to sit quiet here for a week an' let any blanked wharf rat own that there fo'c's'le just because I got a lot o' white-livered cowards aboard? No sir! You're a-goin' down after that would-be bad man an' fetch him up dead or alive,” and with that he started menacingly toward the three who stood near the hatch, holding their firearms safely out of range of Billy Byrne below. What would have happened had Skipper Simms completed the threatening maneuver he had undertaken can never be known, for at this moment Theriere pushed his way through the circle of men who were interested spectators of the impending tragedy. “What's up, sir?” he asked of Simms. “Anything that I can help you with?” “Oh!” exclaimed the skipper; “so you ain't dead after all, eh? Well that don't change the looks of things a mite. We gotta get that man outa there an' these flea-bitten imitations of men ain't got the guts to go in after him.” “He's got your gun, sir,” spoke up Wison, “an' Gawd knows he be the one as'ud on'y be too glad for the chanct to use it.” “Let me see if I can't handle him, sir,” said Theriere to Skipper Simms. “We don't want to lose any men if we can help it.” The skipper was only too glad to welcome this unexpected rescue from the predicament in which he had placed himself. How Theriere was to accomplish the subjugation of the mutinous sailor he could not guess, nor did he care so long as it was done without risk to his own skin. “Now if you'll go away, sir,” said Theriere, “and order the men away I'll see what I can do.” Skipper Simms did as Theriere had requested, so that presently the officer stood alone beside the hatch. Across the deck, amidships, the men had congregated to watch Theriere's operations, while beyond them stood Barbara Harding held fascinated by the grim tragedy that was unfolding before her upon this accursed vessel. Theriere leaned over the open hatch, in full view of the waiting Byrne, ready below. There was the instant report of a firearm and a bullet whizzed close past Theriere's head. “Avast there, Byrne!” he shouted. “It's I, Theriere. Don't shoot again, I want to speak to you.” “No monkey business now,” growled the mucker in reply. “I won't miss again.” “I want to talk with you, Byrne,” said Theriere in a low tone. “I'm coming down there.” “No you ain't, cul,” returned Byrne; “leastways yeh ain't a-comin' down here alive.” “Yes I am, Byrne,” replied Theriere, “and you don't want to be foolish about it. I'm unarmed. You can cover me with your gun until you have satisfied yourself as to that. I'm the only man on the ship that can save your life—the only man that has any reason to want to; but we've got to talk it over and we can't talk this way where there's a chance of being overheard. I'll be on the square with you if you will with me, and if we can't come to terms I'll come above again and you won't be any worse off than you are now. Here I come,” and without waiting for an acceptance of his proposition the second officer of the Halfmoon slipped over the edge of the hatchway and disappeared from the sight of the watchers above. That he was a brave man even Billy Byrne had to admit, and those above who knew nothing of the relations existing between the second mate and the sailor, who had so recently felled him, thought that his courage was little short of marvelous. Theriere's stock went up by leaps and bounds in the estimation of the sailors of the Halfmoon, for degraded though they were they could understand and appreciate physical courage of this sort, while to Barbara Harding the man's act seemed unparalleled in its utter disregard of the consequences of life and death to himself that it entailed. She suddenly was sorry that she had entertained any suspicions against Theriere—so brave a man could not be other than the soul of honor, she argued. Once below Theriere found himself covered by his own revolver in the hands of a very desperate and a very unprincipled man. He smiled at Byrne as the latter eyed him suspiciously. “See here, Byrne,” said Theriere. “It would be foolish for me to say that I am doing this for love of you. The fact is that I need you. We cannot succeed, either one of us, alone. I think you made a fool play when you hit me today. You know that our understanding was that I was to be even a little rougher with you than usual, in order to avoid suspicion being attached to any seeming familiarity between us, should we be caught conferring together. I had the chance to bawl you out today, and I thought that you would understand that I was but taking advantage of the opportunity which it afforded to make it plain to Miss Harding that there could be nothing other than hatred between us—it might have come in pretty handy later to have her believe that. “If I'd had any idea that you really intended hitting me you'd have been a dead man before your fist reached me, Byrne. You took me entirely by surprise; but that's all in the past—I'm willing to let bygones be bygones, and help you out of the pretty pickle you've got yourself into. Then we can go ahead with our work as though nothing had happened. What do you say?” “I didn't know yeh was kiddin,” replied the mucker, “or I wouldn't have hit yeh. Yeh acted like yeh meant it.” “Very well, that part's understood,” said Theriere. “Now will you come out if I can square the thing with the skipper so's you won't get more than a day or so in irons—he'll have to give you something to save his own face; but I promise that you'll get your food regularly and that you won't be beaten up the way you were before when he had you below. If he won't agree to what I propose I give you my word to tell you so.” “Go ahead,” said Billy Byrne; “I don't trust nobody wen I don't have to; but I'll be dinged if I see any other way out of it.” Theriere returned to the deck and seeking out the skipper drew him to one side. “I can get him up peaceably if I can assure him that he'll only get a day or so in the cooler, with full rations and no beatings. I think, sir, that that will be the easiest way out of it. We cannot spare a man now—if we want to get the fellow later we can always find some pretext.” “Very well, Mr. Theriere,” replied the skipper, “I'll leave the matter entirely in your hands—you can do what you want with the fellow; it's you as had your face punched.” Theriere returned immediately to the forecastle, from which he presently emerged with the erstwhile recalcitrant Byrne, and for two days the latter languished in durance vile, and that was the end of the episode, though its effects were manifold. For one thing it implanted in the heart of Theriere a personal hatred for the mucker, so that while heretofore his intention of ridding himself of the man when he no longer needed him was due purely to a matter of policy, it was now reinforced by a keen desire for personal revenge. The occurrence had also had its influence upon Barbara Harding, in that it had shown her Mr. Theriere in a new light—one that reflected credit upon him. She had thought his magnanimous treatment of the sailor little short of heroic; and it had deepened the girl's horror of Billy Byrne until it now amounted to little short of an obsession. So vivid an impression had his brutality made upon her that she would start from deep slumber, dreaming that she was menaced by him. After Billy was released for duty following his imprisonment, he several times passed the girl upon deck. He noticed that she shrank from him in disgust and terror; but what surprised him was that instead of the thrill of pride which he formerly would have felt at this acknowledgment of his toughness, for Billy prided himself on being a tough, he now felt a singular resentment against the girl for her attitude, so that he came to hate her even more than he had before hated. Formerly he had hated her for the things she stood for, now he hated her for herself. Theriere was often with her now, and, less frequently, Divine; for at the second officer's suggestion Barbara had not acquainted that gentleman with the fact that she was aware of his duplicity. “It is just as well not to let him know,” said Theriere. “It gives you an advantage that would be wanting should he suspect the truth, so that now you are always in a position to be warned in plenty of time against any ulterior suggestion he may make. Keep me posted as to all he tells you of his plans, and in this way we can defeat him much more easily than as though you followed your natural inclinations and refused to hold communication of any sort with him. It might be well, Miss Harding, even to encourage him in the hope that you will wed him voluntarily. I think that that would throw him entirely off his guard, and pave the way for your early release.” “Oh, I doubt if I could do that, Mr. Theriere,” exclaimed the girl. “You cannot imagine how I loathe the man now that I know him in his true colors. For years he has importuned me to marry him, and though I never cared for him in that way at all, and never could, I felt that he was a very good friend and that his constancy demanded some return on my part—my friendship and sympathy at least; but now I shiver whenever he is near me, just as I would were I to find a snake coiled close beside me. I cannot abide treachery.” “Nor I, Miss Harding,” agreed Theriere glibly. “The man deserves nothing but your contempt, though for policy's sake I hope that you will find it possible to lead him on until his very treachery proves the means of your salvation, for believe me, if he has been false to you how much more quickly will he be false to Simms and Ward! He would ditch them in a minute if the opportunity presented itself for him to win you without their aid. I had thought it might be feasible to lead him into attempting to take the ship by force, and return you to San Francisco, or, better still possibly, to the nearest civilized port. “You might, with propriety suggest this to him, telling him that you believe that I would stand ready to assist in the undertaking. I can promise you the support of several of the men—quite a sufficient number with Divine and myself, easily to take the Halfmoon away from her present officers.” “I will think over your suggestion, Mr. Theriere,” replied Barbara, “and I thank you for the generous impulse that has prompted you to befriend me—heaven knows how badly I need a friend now among so many enemies. What is it, Mr. Theriere? What is the matter?” The officer had turned his eyes casually toward the southeast as the girl spoke, and just now he had given a sudden exclamation of surprise and alarm. “That cloud, Miss Harding,” he answered. “We're in for a bad blow, and it'll be on us in a minute,” and with that he started forward on a run, calling back over his shoulder, “you'd better go below at once.” About HackerNoon Book Series: We bring you the most important technical, scientific, and insightful public domain books. This book is part of the public domain. Edgar Rice Burroughs (1995). The Mucker. Urbana, Illinois: Project Gutenberg. Retrieved October 2022 https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/331/pg331-images.html This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org , located at https://www.gutenberg.org/policy/license.html.

THE MUCKER AT BAY

Beasts at Bay

Although privacy becomes a priority among browser-creators, they may not go that far as you think. You may want to be as anonymized as possible or fighting in any chance to avoid ads on the internet. So let’s take a look at how to tweak your browser settings to enhance your internet privacy. Not long ago, I shared . It has elevated privacy protection on the big tech companies’ priority list by revealing how companies compile data as you are online. the data collection problems of Facebook What’s their goal? To build a detailed user profile so that you can become the target of more accurate, clickable, and thus profitable advertisements. In the last WWDC 2021, Apple has made privacy a top priority in its products, including Safari. What are the alternatives? For startup company Brave, privacy is their goal; And Mozilla and Microsoft have begun promoting privacy as a way to separate their browsers from Google Chrome. You can give yourself a privacy boost for all of the browsers listed here by changing the default search engine. For instance, . Although its search results may not be as valuable or extensive as Google’s, DuckDuckGo is a longtime favorite among the privacy-focused for not tracking user searches. try DuckDuckGo Other standard measures that boost privacy include: disabling your browser’s location tracking disabling search engine autocomplete features turning off password autofill regularly deleting your browsing history In the meantime, here are some simple settings you can change in your browser to help keep you off from advertising trackers. Chrome Sadly, the world’s most popular browser is also thought to be the least private when used with default settings. However, Chrome is flexible and open-source that has allowed developers to release privacy-focused extensions to avoid trackers. In the : Chrome Web Store Click on the left Extensions Type the name of the extension you’re looking for into the search bar Once you find the correct extension in the search results, click . Add to Chrome A dialog will pop up explaining which permissions the extension will have for your browser. Click to bring the extension into your browser. Add extension If you change your mind, you can manage or remove your extensions: Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu on the right More Select and then More Tools Extensions Click to see more about the extension Details Here are four extensions to look at as you get started: , Cookie Autodelete , uBlock Origin , and Privacy Badger HTTPS Everywhere Another bonus tip is, One thing I would typically do is do Google Search using a private window. It can prevent Google from mapping my Google account with my searches. use a “private window” or “incognito mode” to surf if you do not need to log in or do not want to leave traces. In the same three-dot menu in Chrome, you can also by: block third-party cookies Select Settings Scroll down to the section Privacy and security Click Cookies and other site data Select . Block third-party cookies Safari Safari, by default, turns on its exclusive tool. However, the tool hasn’t always worked as expected since its . Moreover, Google researchers spotted . Intelligent Tracking Prevention 2017 debut how Intelligent Tracking Prevention itself could be used to track users Starting from Safari 14, it will tell users which ad trackers are running on the website and give you a 30-day report of the known trackers. Safari will also record which websites those trackers came from. In WWDC 2021, Apple announced , which blocks unwanted trackers. In addition, in Safari 15, Apple is also blocking trackers from locating a user’s IP address on Safari. As a result, user activity associated with a fixed IP address (i.e., your home IP address) will no longer possible be used to build a “profile” about the user. “ Enhanced Intelligent Tracking Protection ” Cookies can be helpful, not just invasive. Still, you can block them all together for more robust privacy — both first-party cookies from the website publisher and third-party cookies from others like advertisers. To do so, check the box beside . Block all cookies To check that blocking is on: Open Safari and click Preferences Click Privacy See if the box beside is checked. Prevent cross-site tracking On the same interface, you can also : manually delete your cookies Click to see which sites have left their trackers and cookies hanging out in your browser. Manage Website Data Click next to any of the individual trackers, or Remove Remove the whole list by clicking at the bottom of your screen. Remove All Privacy-focused extensions for Safari (install via App Store): Adblock Plus Ghostery Lite for Safari Edge Microsoft’s Edge browser is the default browser built-in from Windows 10. It includes some simplified privacy and tracker blocking options on its options. Unfortunately, simplified settings also mean that it is not much you can do. Tracker Prevention To check your settings in Edge: Select the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner Select Settings From the menu that then appears on the left, select Privacy and services Microsoft provides three privacy settings to choose from: Basic, Balanced and Strict Besides, Edge’s Strict setting may interfere with some sites functions but block the most significant trackers. For the Basic setting, it will still block trackers used for crypto mining and fingerprinting. By default, Edge uses the Balanced setting. Privacy-focused add-ons for Edge: Ghostery uBlock Origin Cookie AutoDelete Privacy Badger HTTPS Everywhere Firefox Firefox’s default privacy settings are more protective than those of Chrome and Edge, and the browser has more privacy options, among others. is a popular choice and on the web for a while as it is fast and easy to use. In addition, it has built-in “trackers blocking” features and password vaults for users to protect their identity. Firefox From inside Firefox’s main menu: Select Preferences Once the Preferences window opens, click Privacy & Security From here, you’ll be able to choose between three options: Standard, Strict, and Custom. , the default Firefox setting, blocks trackers in private windows, third-party tracking cookies, and crypto miners. Standard The setting may break a few websites, but it blocks everything blocked in Standard mode, plus fingerprints and trackers in all windows. Strict is worth exploring for those who want to fine-tune how trackers are being blocked. Custom To apply your new tracking settings, click the button that appears. Reload All Tabs Privacy-focused Extensions for Firefox: uBlock Origin Privacy Badger NoScript Security Suite HTTPS Everywhere Brave is a newcomer in the browser arena. It making the browser the best privacy-preserving web browser. For example, Brave blocks all ads, trackers, third-party cookies, and fingerprinters by default while maintaining good performance. Brave Web Browser does not store any record of people’s browsing history, Brave also offers a built-in , a heavy-duty tracker blocking option, and . Tor private browsing mode a built-in VPN+Firewall for iOS users Inside Brave’s main menu: Select Preferences Select the panel on the left Settings Select to see a list of privacy options on the right side of the screen Shields Select the view, and you’ll be able to choose which kinds of trackers to block. Advanced By scrolling down, you’ll also be able to block login buttons and embedded content from . Facebook, Twitter, Google, and LinkedIn Explore on the left, and select or even more protection and privacy fine-tuning. Additional Settings Privacy and security f Another advantage of Brave is . Therefore, you can switch from memory-hungry Chrome to this one. the support of the Chrome extensions Mobile Users For Android and iPhone users, extensions or add-ons are not supported at this moment. So you’ll need to use alternative browsers like: (Also support ) DuckDuckGo’s app iOS (Also support ) Focus by Firefox iOS and “ ” (for iOS only) Brave Brave Firewall + VPN, powered by Guardian supplement both iPhone and Android device’s built-in measures to track a lost or stolen phone. It aims to build on those capabilities with tools that help to track and recover a lost smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Prey Project The app provides a concept of control zones — specific areas on a map the device shouldn’t leave. We can configure a zone with security actions (for example, a lock ) that trigger when a device moves in or out of the area. If a device is missing, you can: lock the screen remotely send an alert to contact the owner set off an alarm that will ring like gangbusters so you could hear it if the stolen phone is still nearby. When a device goes missing, Prey generates a report that includes: GPS tracking coordinates active nearby Wi-Fi locations, and hardware information about the device (IP, MAC address, and serial number) When available, the app will also take a photo of the perpetrator. Remarks: A free plan lets you track up to three devices in a single control zone, take basic security actions, and receive evidence reports, but no data protection or reactive security. Thank you for reading. May InfoSec be with you🖖.

Keep Trackers and Advertisers at Bay with these Browser Privacy Tips

One of the common ways hackers target online users is by cracking their passwords. In this article, I will share tips on how to ensure your passwords are secure to keep hackers at bay. Securely store your password. Having to memorize well-crafted or complicated passwords each time proves extremely difficult to many people, which makes them create simple passwords. Simple passwords are a target by hackers. Storing or securing passwords is simplified thanks to reliable password managers such as NordPass, that can keep track of your passwords to ensure their security. A good password manager creates unique passwords for all your accounts. If there's a breach on one of your accounts, hackers won't have access to your other accounts. Instead of memorizing all your passwords, you only need to remember one master code that you can record offline. Adopt a two-factor identification A is like having an extra security blanket. It is whereby when you enter your password or when using a personal device, you are required to key in an additional code or key or password for identification. two-factor identity The purpose is to test someone's identity even when they have access to the device or password. An example of two-factor identification is adding an option where you have to receive an email or SMS notification on your phone number if there is login in your account. However, there are cases of cell phone system hacking. To combat that, you can use a more secure two-factor identification such as Google Authenticator. Do not trust browsers. You have probably clicked on "remember my password the next time" a couple of times on different browsers. It is like securing your house with sturdy locks, then giving your keys away to a stranger. Of course, some people have the notion it is convenient and that they are using a personal device. However, having a well-crafted password will not do you any good if the only thing a malicious person needs is your computer or mobile phone to hack into one of your accounts. The option offers convenience, but your password's security is often undocumented, making it a risk. The best thing is to use a password manager if you have a problem with memorizing the password. Change your password regularly. Modifying your password from time to time is a cheap but a golden way of buying your digital security. If a malicious person has gained access to your account, it will not stay compromised for long, as you will more likely change the password before they interfere with your account. Change your passwords more on your primary accounts as they contain more critical information. Moreover, when you identify a case of malware, virus, or anything suspicious in one of your devices, it is vital to change your passwords on all of your vulnerable accounts. However, new research shows that changing your passwords more often can compromise your digital insecurity. A password security expert, Mark Brunett, said, "with a strong password, there is little to be gained by changing it every few months." Additionally, you can easily forget the new passwords. Changing your passwords is a security measure, but ensure you do not go overboard. Utilize biometrics if it is an option Biometrics is the use of fingerprints or handprints as your password. Today, tech companies are highly advanced and are releasing mobile phones, tablets, and laptops that allow you to log in using your fingerprint. It is an excellent way to ensure your password is safe as handprints are not imitative. The best part of it is that with a finger or handprint, you don't have to worry about forgetting passwords. In addition to this, many tech companies are launching voice recognition as a way to enhance cybersecurity. Voice recognition is a password essential you should utilize as it is an authentic way that is unhackable as only your voice can unlock your password. If biometrics and voice recognition is an option with your devices and accounts, take it.  Francesca McDonagh, head of retail and wealth management for HSBC UK, told Bbc that, "The launch of voice and touch ID, makes it easier for customers to access their bank account, using the most secure form of password technology." Don't share your password. It is a constant reminder we get every day. Please don't share your password; you never know who the other person is and their motive. Many people are too trusting and freely give out their passwords to service providers behind counters, especially in cyber cafes. One-third of the population in the US has shared their passwords with their banking service providers. Ensure you avoid falling into that category by keeping your password to yourself. Use different passwords for different accounts. When you use the same password for different accounts, you increase your online vulnerability. There are millions of hackers trying to hack different accounts, and if your password is the same, you are likely to fall for more than one of them. Again, with the same password, if one of your accounts has a breach, all others will be hacked. If you worry about forgetting the different passwords, a will come in handy. password manager like NordPass Avoid storing your accounts' passwords in devices. Do not save your password in your device, say a phone, tablet, iPad, or laptop. Why? In an unfortunate case whereby the device gets lost, a thief can scroll through and find out about your passwords and use them to hack into your several accounts. It can cause a severe problem as you risk your money and your other confidential information. If you have to, use the analog way of writing it down on a safe book like a diary or any other material that only you can access. Plus, do not write it directly; write something else that will remind you of the password. For example, if it is the name of a place, you can write 'my ultimate/favorite destination.' With a password manager, you don't have to go to such extends as it synchronizes your passwords across all your devices. TAKE AWAY With modern digitalization, cyber hacking has become a serious concern for everyone. Even after ensuring your passwords are safe, be on the lookout for phishing attempts. Do not click or open attachments or without verifying first.

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A magic weight loss pill? Well, scientists from Baylor College of Medicine and Stanford School of Medicine think they've found it. Scientists have pinpointed the molecule that could effectively reduce food intake and obesity in mice. The research's idea isn't to take exercise off the table but to benefit people who are physically unable to exercise adequately. In this thread, our community discusses their thoughts on weight loss pills, their repercussions, and the new finding by Baylor College of Medicine and Stanford School of Medicine. This Slogging thread by Mónica Freitas, Sara Pinto and Jack Boreham occurred in slogging's official #random channel, and has been edited for readability. Mónica Freitas Jun 20, 2022, 1:32 PM COMMON SKINNY LEGENDS! Exercise pill: Scientists identify molecule that could help drugs replace workouts https://www.euronews.com/next/2022/06/15/exercise-pill-scientists-identify-molecule-that-could-help-drugs-replace-workouts Mónica Freitas Jun 20, 2022, 1:33 PM " It’s a question we may be a step closer to grappling with, after researchers said they identified a molecule in the blood that is produced during exercise. The scientists from Baylor College of Medicine and Stanford School of Medicine pinpointed the molecule, which they found could effectively reduce food intake and obesity in mice. The idea of the research isn’t necessarily to take exercise off the menu - the researchers say it could really benefit people who are physically unable to exercise adequately." If you could take a pill to get the benefits of exercise, would that be the end of your fitness regime? Mónica Freitas Jun 20, 2022, 1:33 PM “Regular exercise has been proven to help weight loss, regulate appetite and improve the metabolic profile, especially for people who are overweight and obese,” said one of the authors of the paper, Dr Yong Xu, a professor of pediatrics at Baylor College. Mónica Freitas Jun 20, 2022, 1:34 PM "If we can understand the mechanism by which exercise triggers these benefits, then we are closer to helping many people improve their health”. The paper, published on Wednesday in the journal Nature, shows how mice that had been fed a high-fat diet to make them obese suppressed their food intake by about 50 per cent after being given the molecule." Mónica Freitas Jun 20, 2022, 1:35 PM "To discover the relevant molecule, the team collected and analysed blood samples taken from mice that had been running on treadmills. They found from exercising the mice an increased amount of an - a byproduct of the lactic acid produced through exercise - and phenylalanine, one of the building blocks of proteins. When administered to the mice for 10 days, The team also found robust elevations in plasma Lac-Phe levels following physical activity in racehorses - and humans. " amino acid called Lac-Phe Lac-Phe reduced cumulative food intake, lowered body fat and improved glucose tolerance. Data from the human test showed that sprinting induced the biggest increase in the molecule, followed by resistance training and then endurance training. Mónica Freitas Jun 20, 2022, 1:40 PM We may be on the brick of having a miracle pill to turn us all into skinny legends without having to sweat so much. Of course, the scientists' prerogative is to make this an option for people that can't work out or do it effectively - people with mobility issues, older people, etc. Mónica Freitas Jun 20, 2022, 1:43 PM Many people would go for this solution if they had the chance and if, after stopping taking the medication, they didn't get all the weight back. However, the most mesmerizing part of this news piece is mice running in little treadmills. Mónica Freitas Jun 20, 2022, 1:43 PM What do you think about this? Would you take the pill? Would you adopt an athletic mouse? Sara Pinto Jun 24, 2022, 7:43 PM Mónica Freitas, hmm, well, I don't think it's the end of workouts as we know them, but I think many people will. This might be perceived as one of those magic pills to get you in shape. It will still bring benefits to people's health, but it won't do all the work alone. Sara Pinto Jun 24, 2022, 7:52 PM Mónica Freitas, now, the important questions: I might try it, but I would use it as a solution. We can't forget the benefits of actual exercise. I would definitely adopt an athletic mouse and build a whole gym for it. Mónica Freitas Jun 28, 2022, 2:27 PM Sara Pinto, I think the main difference between this solution and all the other weight loss pills we know of is that it mimics a natural process we undergo while exercising. I see it as an extra tool people can use to manage their weight (if they wish to). So kind of like protein shakes to help build muscle. Mónica Freitas Jun 28, 2022, 2:29 PM Sara Pinto, in response to your thoughts: I'd try it if it doesn't have side effects (big ones?) We could build a whole Olympics for mice. Jack Boreham Jun 29, 2022, 11:28 AM Without a doubt! If I had a pill to end exercise I would take it. Mónica Freitas Jun 29, 2022, 1:51 PM Jack Boreham, join the lazy party. Sara Pinto Jul 4, 2022, 8:07 AM Mónica Freitas, I agree. I just hope people don't see it as an escape from an actual workout. Regarding your other answers, I hope it doesn't have big side effects too, and I think we would spend hours just watching those cute little mice do their fitness stuff. Mónica Freitas Jul 4, 2022, 4:32 PM Sara Pinto, realistically speaking, lots of people will go for the easy way out. How many weight loss pills don't we see on the market already? This is just another one, one that might be less harmful (I hope) and more in line with what happens in our bodies. Mónica Freitas Jul 4, 2022, 4:33 PM Sara Pinto, that's just the premise for a new cartoon 😂 running mice. 😂 1 Sara Pinto Jul 6, 2022, 12:51 PM Mónica Freitas, is there any idea yet if this will be commercialized? Mónica Freitas Jul 6, 2022, 3:00 PM Sara Pinto, as I've understood, it's still in the trial/research stage. So, there's still a long way to go until it can be approved for consumption and commerce. But, if their marketing doesn't include an ad featuring a running mouse, I don't want it 😂 😂 1

Have Scientists at Baylor and Stanford Found a Magic Weight Loss Pill?

¿Han encontrado los científicos de Baylor y Stanford una píldora mágica para bajar de peso?

Des scientifiques de Baylor et de Stanford ont-ils trouvé une pilule magique pour maigrir ?

क्या बैलोर और स्टैनफोर्ड के वैज्ञानिकों को वजन घटाने वाली जादुई गोली मिली है?

ベイラーとスタンフォードの科学者は魔法の減量薬を発見しましたか?

Os cientistas de Baylor e Stanford encontraram uma pílula mágica para perda de peso?

Các nhà khoa học tại Baylor và Stanford đã tìm thấy thuốc giảm cân thần kỳ chưa?

贝勒和斯坦福的科学家发现了神奇的减肥药吗？

Automated solutions have been around for over a decade in the cybersecurity space. However, their use has been confined to very surface-level areas—it’s time this changed. With the recent advancements in generative AI, the technology has proven to have a higher ceiling for application, including time-consuming yet vital processes like cyber discovery. AI In fact, organizations that automate cyber defense mechanisms will experience a in security breaches by 2026. So, it’s evident that automation will become the norm for many cybersecurity processes. This is especially important given the more targeted and aggressive attacks, such as advanced persistent threats (APTs), that have been launched in the past year. 66% reduction APTs make cybersecurity much murkier. If a company experiences an attack of this nature, they’re as good as gone; the sophistication of these threats can penetrate the most robust systems when mildly overlooked. One of many examples from last year is the highly secure USBs, gaining access to government data via APTs by subtly infecting and taking over every device they connected them to. malicious actors that targeted Here’s where more advanced automation comes in to keep APTs at bay. Let’s see how adopting these new practices can highly benefit your security team and business. Faster and more controlled threat intelligence turnarounds The APT protection market is set to grow by a staggering annually until 2032 when it will be worth $51.5 billion. The increasing severity of these attacks is what’s driving CISOs to spend more of their budget protecting their company’s attack surfaces — starting with proper threat intelligence and asset discovery methods. 18% Automation can speed up asset discovery, and time is of the essence when it comes to data security. A typical discovery process for a company of around 10,000 employees would take a security team a couple of days to finish. By automating this process, the timeline plummets to just one day. Instead of outsourcing this process to cybersecurity companies, in-house security teams can cut the middleman and use threat intelligence tools to automate the discovery process for them. This is possible with SaaS programs that use open source and proprietary codes to create a workflow, allowing companies to run tailored discovery as often as they see fit. The time difference between manual and automated can be a costly APT attack or a safe system. More precise and accurate discovery to bridge the skills gap You wouldn’t begin securing your systems without knowing exactly what needs to be done. It would be a waste of both time and money. This is why discovery is so crucial to threat intelligence and successful cybersecurity practices — it’s the foundation for protecting attack surfaces. And for discovery to be worthwhile, it must be done right. However, the cybersecurity talent shortage is making it harder for companies to properly protect their systems, especially when are being affected by the lack of professionals globally. Automation is helping bridge this gap and giving companies peace of mind for their foundational cybersecurity strategies. 71% of organizations By using threat intelligence SaaS tools that automate discovery, security teams can forego a discovery expert while knowing this crucial piece of the puzzle is still being handled with precision and accuracy by an AI workflow. APTs don’t let up, and minimal human error could open the gates for malicious actors to break in and set up shop. Increased human power in other specialized activities CISOs that human error is their organization’s biggest cyber vulnerability. Discovery can be a very time-consuming task, and human processes can become faulty at any point in the job. Now that threat intelligence automation is a more accessible and developed practice, security leaders shouldn’t have to place their human power in these intensive and often flawed activities. highly agree After adopting SaaS tools for discovery, security teams will rest assured their discovery needs will be handled by software that takes less time and significantly reduces errors in threat detection. What will this translate to? More time applying threat intelligence data into more robust security protocols like vulnerability prioritization and remediation, meeting data security compliance requirements, and other activities that require human input. Keeping APTs away from your company encompasses several steps in your cybersecurity practices. Automation is making it easier for security teams to spend their time on valuable activities while others run on AI workflows with less margin for errors. In this new age of AI and automation, these tools are becoming more affordable and user-friendly to address skills shortages and the increase in complex cyber attacks. Ultimately, automating certain tasks is a win-win for security teams, budgeting, and cybersecurity measures — bringing in convenience, precision, and affordability. , co-founder, Trickest Nenad Zaric

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