Lee Munson

Lee Munson is Comparitech's Security Researcher. Lee is a regular contributor to the Sophos’ Naked Security blog and Social Media Manager for Brian Honan’s BH Consulting. He is also the proud winner of the Best UK Security Blog and Best European Security Blog at the 2015 European Security Blogger Awards.

Do Mac computers need antivirus protection?

By Lee Munson in Information Security, on January 27, 2022 at 5:45 pm

MacOS malware exists and it’s important to know the risks. We explore why you should consider a Mac antivirus,

What is social engineering and how can you avoid it?

By Lee Munson in Information Security, on March 11, 2019 at 11:19 am

It’s not only machines that can be hacked – criminals can use social engineering to “hack humans” too. Find out more about this tactic and how to avoid it.

15 Tips for beefing up your security and privacy on Facebook

By Lee Munson in VPN & Privacy, on October 28, 2017 at 4:04 pm

The top 15 tips for protecting yourself and your sensitive information when using Facebook, including controlling who can see what.

If your account or email has been hacked, here’s what to do

By Lee Munson in Information Security, on September 15, 2017 at 6:41 am

If you know or suspect one of your accounts or your email has been hacked there are steps you can take to limit the damage and prevent a recurrence.

Securing your wireless router and your WiFi network

By Lee Munson in Information Security, on August 25, 2017 at 8:16 am

If you’ve come here to learn how to secure your wireless router and network I’m sorry to have to tell you that it can’t be done. Not completely anyway. Read through this article though and you’ll learn what you need to do to make things much, much harder for the bad guys. And that may just be enough to force them to choose another target.

Who is your unsung IT Security Hero?

By Lee Munson in Information Security, on July 27, 2017 at 4:56 pm

The Eskenzi PR Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards are your opportunity to give praise and recognition to the real talent in the information security industry.

What is Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and how should your business prepare for it?

By Lee Munson in Information Security, on May 23, 2017 at 11:40 am

How to comply with the GDPR. An overview of the rules, requirements, processes, and exemptions you need to know to protect customers’ privacy before 2018.

Every business can plan to prevent ransomware, here’s how

By Lee Munson in Information Security, on May 18, 2017 at 9:28 am

Wannacry might just be the wake-up call your business needs to put a plan in place to avoid ransomware. We list some practical tips every business can use.

How to take action against the Snooper’s Charter this Data Privacy Day

By Lee Munson in VPN & Privacy, on January 27, 2017 at 9:32 am

Fight for your right to privacy by sending your ISP a subject access request, signing the petition to repeal the Snooper’s Charter, and contacting your MP.

Buyer beware: Amazon scammers posing as real merchants to swindle customers

By Lee Munson in Information Security, on January 5, 2017 at 11:34 am

Fraudulent merchants purposefully fail to fulfill orders. When emailed for assistance, scammers then request payment outside of the Amazon system.

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