Information security resources for laypeople
This blog contains a list of information security resources tailored to the average user. It will be regularly updated
Security
Be careful how you share files. Unguessable doesn't mean unleakable
A lot of online sharing services have this convenient feature to share content
via an unguessable link. Even if the recipient of the link doesn't have an
account for the used
Some common misconceptions about password managers and their alternatives
Recently I wrote a blog about why password managers are not the best solution
for everyone
[https://johnopdenakker.com/secure-password-management-password-managers-not-the-best-solution-for-everyone/]
. TL;DR: because they pose a usability barrier for less tech savvy people.
How to answer (shitty) security questions
I saw this tweet from Paul Barton. And he is right. These are really terrible
security questions.
> These have to be some of the worst “security” questions I have ever seen!
pic.
Improve your user account security with these simple tips
TL;DR:
1. Inventory your user accounts and remove unused ones
2. Change weak and reused passwords
3. Enable 2FA and make sure you configure backup options
Once in a while you should