Jon Watson
Jon is a senior Linux systems administrator currently working in the Internet security field. Most of his time is spent reviewing security related issues and developing ways to mitigate damage or prevent them from happening in the first place. He has articles published in Linux Journal and Linux Magazines and was previously the Tech Channel editor for b5 Media.
There is much debate about Linux antivirus. Opponents of it state that its heritage as a networked, multi-user operating system protects it. The reality is that there’s simply no reason to not install antivirus on your Linux desktop other than hubris.
Tor is mature and stable, but if you’re looking to run a full-on dark web site that remains as hidden as possible, I2P may be the better choice.
Sandboxing computer programs keeps them separated from each other which prevents the spread of malware and makes systems more stable.
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) solve a lot of privacy problems. Since a VPN usually encrypts your traffic between your computer and the VPN provider, it makes it very difficult for an observer to view your traffic to see what you’re up to. However, there are many people who want to be able to hide the […]
In this article we’ll break out the most important aspects of internet safety and security into bite-sized chunks and offer some practical advice on each.
A Man in the Middle attack is where a bad guy plays two parties against each other without either party knowing. This guide helps avoid becoming a victim.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a login system that requires more than just a username and a password. 2FA greatly enhances security and is easy to use.
Many media streaming services will only allow certain content in specific countries. The most common way to enforce those restrictions is to examine the viewer’s IP address and attempt to geo-locate it to a region. VPNs are a common way to circumvent these geo-location tactics, but VPNs can slow down traffic. That’s fine for normal […]
This guide explains how to install and configure both a DD-WRT OpenVPN server and the OpenVPN client on the open source DD-WRT router.
Large swaths of personal data is routinely stolen from companies and governments with alarming frequency. It seems like these organizations simply have no clue how insecurely their data is stored, and even less of a clue how to prevent data theft. With few exceptions, these data thefts are made possible by poor code, poor configuration […]