Jon Watson
Linux and Internet Security Expert
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.
Articles by Jon
Internet privacy is a problem for law enforcement as they tend to have a long list of enemies. This
By Jon Watson
in VPN
on May 24, 2021
Elder financial fraud targets elderly victims and is a huge problem resulting in massive losses. We explain what the different types of elder fraud are and how to avoid them.Â
By Jon Watson
in Information Security
on June 30, 2020
This round up of practical tips will help secure your Linux desktop.Â
By Jon Watson
in Information Security
on March 15, 2022
The terms Virtual Network Computing (VNC) and Virtual Private Networking (VPN) sound similar but are
By Jon Watson
in VPN
on March 7, 2022
Email scams continue to be common, but most of them are easy to avoid if you're aware of them. We'll list some of the most common scams and discuss the steps you can take to avoid getting caught out.
By Jon Watson
in Information Security
on June 20, 2023
Disabling Flash is a common step in securing a computer because Flash is so insecure. There have bee
By Jon Watson
in Information Security
on August 22, 2018
How you can be identified even when using Tor, including Javascript, Flash, WebRTC, DNS leaks, doxin
By Jon Watson
in VPN & Privacy
on May 17, 2021
Credit card fraud is big business both online and offline. This article provides information on how
By Jon Watson
in Information Security
on September 11, 2018
Encryption should be a part of your email strategy. This article explains how to use Hushmail to enc
By Jon Watson
in Information Security
on May 15, 2017