Dave Albaugh
Dave Albaugh is a freelance Information Infrastructure Master Technician who consults on computer & network security for small businesses, SOHOs & entrepreneurs. He has documented loads of "knowledge nuggets" for different clients on topics such as security, understanding the technology behind the internet, and the infrastructure behind a computer network, all written in non-techie English. When he's not putting out client's fires, Dave is a roadie for his wife's Taiko group and a non-biker motorcycle enthusiast
The fake tech support scam has become even more dangerous with the introduction of ransomware packages and easily installed keyloggers. Learn the danger signs and the way these scammers manipulate actual Windows tools to make people think their computers are infected with viruses.
There is a lot of choice when it comes to VPNs for Mac users, however not all VPNs are created equal and some are just best outright avoided.
Just how safe is your personal information? With more than thousand reported data breaches since 2004, the odds are not in your favor.
Phishing for data continues to be a problem, but it’s no longer restricted to the internet. Here are the major attack vectors and tactics in use today.
We’ve compiled a list of the best five VPNs for Apple devices running iOS. Whether you use an iPad, iPhone or even an iPod Touch, we’ve got you covered with these providers.
The What is Tor, who uses it and is it legal? We take a look at how Tor works, how good it is at keeping you anonymous and what the alternatives are.
Phishing is a nasty business that runs 24/7/365. During tax season, a special type of phishing attack tries to access a company’s W2 files for all current and/or past employees.
Tor is a network of relays and bridges setup to allow people to surf the web anonymously. This guide introduces the reader to a whole new layer of privacy
Ads and malware are served up by thousands of servers on the internet. This How-To shows you how to use your computer’s hosts file to block access to tens of thousands of these servers.
Interested in hardening your databases against SQL injection? We explain three key ways to prevent and mitigate these kind of attacks.