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

Common tech support scams: How to identify and avoid them

By Dave Albaugh in Information Security, on Juli 3, 2019 at 1:20 pm

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.

Biggest data breaches in history

By Dave Albaugh in Information Security, on Dezember 13, 2018 at 6:04 am

Just how safe is your personal information? With more than thousand reported data breaches since 2004, the odds are not in your favor.

Common phishing scams and how to recognise and avoid them

By Dave Albaugh in Information Security, on November 29, 2018 at 2:08 pm

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.

Der ultimative Leitfaden für das anonyme Browsen mit Tor

By Dave Albaugh in VPN & Datenschutz, on September 27, 2018 at 2:41 pm

Was ist Tor, wer nutzt es – und ist es legal? Wir schauen uns an, wie Tor funktioniert, wie gut es bezüglich der Wahrung Ihrer Anonymität ist und welche Alternativen es gibt.

6 Best VPNs for iPad with great iOS apps (updated for 2021)

By Dave Albaugh in VPN & Privacy, on September 17, 2018 at 8:56 pm

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.

What is W2 phishing?

By Dave Albaugh in Information Security, on Juni 11, 2018 at 10:41 am

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.

Die 5 besten VPNs für macOS-Nutzer und einige, die man meiden sollte

By Dave Albaugh in VPN & Privacy, VPN & Datenschutz, on Mai 22, 2018 at 4:49 pm

Es gibt eine große Auswahl, wenn es um VPNs für Mac-Nutzer geht. VPNs sind jedoch nicht alle gleich und einige sollten Sie am besten meiden.

A beginner’s guide to using Tor for anonymous browsing

By Dave Albaugh in VPN & Privacy, on August 23, 2017 at 7:50 pm

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

What is Net Neutrality, why does it matter and how can you fight for it?

By Dave Albaugh in Internet providers, on Juni 15, 2017 at 10:54 am

The big name providers of internet access have been trying to get rid of net neutrality for years. This latest effort by the new FCC chair can only succeed if we do nothing.

Blocking ads and malware with host files on Mac, Windows and Linux

By Dave Albaugh in Information Security, on Februar 28, 2017 at 7:59 pm

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.

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