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Aaron Phillips

Aaron Phillips is a technical writer from the Boston metro area. He likes Apple phones, Android tablets, Raspberry Pi, streaming media, and smooth transitions from third to first person.

Articles by Aaron
How to make a VPN kill switch in Linux with UFW
Connecting to the internet through a VPN is steadily getting more mainstream as ISPs and governments take an increasing interest in your browsing habits. But what good is a VPN if you forget to use it? Or if the connection drops and you don’t notice? If you’re already committed to browsing the web anonymously, setting up a VPN kill switch on your Linux desktop will make sure your data is encrypted.
By Aaron Phillips in VPN & Privacy on December 4, 2020
WATCH: Bluetooth security flaw lets hackers hijack speakers
A major Bluetooth security flaw affects every wireless speaker we tested, and your own devices are a
By Aaron Phillips in VPN & Privacy on January 19, 2023
Which VPNs evade the Chinese Great Firewall? We got inside to find out
When you’re online in China, someone is always watching you. We tested tons of VPN providers to se
By Aaron Phillips in VPN & Privacy on August 16, 2019
Identify hardware with OUI lookup in Wireshark
Sometimes it’s useful to know the manufacturer of a given device. Wireshark makes it easy to find
By Aaron Phillips in Net Admin on July 25, 2022
Using Wireshark to get the IP address of an Unknown Host
Learn how to use Wireshark to pull the IP address of an unknown host quickly and easily.
By Aaron Phillips in Net Admin on December 29, 2023
Master remote packet capturing: Combining Wireshark with tcpdump
We show you how to use tcpdump to remote capture the data for analysis on your computer with Wireshark - this tutorial includes useful tools and commands.
By Aaron Phillips in Net Admin on August 10, 2023
How to Decrypt SSL with Wireshark – HTTPS Decryption Guide
If you’ve ever tried using Wireshark to monitor web traffic, you’ve probably run into a problem – a lot of it is encrypted transmissions. In fact, most sites are using SSL or Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption to keep their users safe.
By Aaron Phillips in Net Admin on December 28, 2023
WP WebinarSystem vulnerability disclosure
Comparitech's security research team is disclosing a stored XSS vulnerability in the popular WordPre
By Aaron Phillips in Information Security on January 19, 2023
NordVPN is not running a botnet. Here’s how you can tell
NordVPN is pushing back against claims of running a botnet by inviting users to fire up Wireshark an
By Aaron Phillips in VPN & Privacy on March 28, 2022
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