Jon Watson

Linux and internet security expert

Jon es administrador de sistemas de Linux sénior y ahora mismo trabaja en el campo de la seguridad en Internet. Pasa la mayor parte del tiempo revisando problemas relacionados con la seguridad y creando nuevas formas de mitigar o prevenir daños.

Ha publicado artículos en Linux Journal y Linux Magazine y ha trabajado como editor de tecnología para b5 Media.

Articles by Jon
What is packet sniffing and how can you avoid it?
Your internet traffic is susceptible to packet sniffing and analysis as it travels through various r
By Jon Watson in Information Security on noviembre 9, 2020
Linux 2FA: How to secure SSH logins with Google Authenticator and Yubikey
This article explains how to enable Yubikey One Time Passwords and Google Authenticator Two-Factor A
By Jon Watson in Information Security on octubre 12, 2022
The ultimate guide to I2P and how to install and use it
Tor is mature and stable, but if you’re looking to run a full-on dark web site that remains as hid
By Jon Watson in VPN & Privacy on marzo 12, 2018
What is sandboxing and how to sandbox a program
Sandboxing computer programs keeps them separated from each other which prevents the spread of malwa
By Jon Watson in Information Security on August 18, 2020
How easy is it to detect a VPN is being used?
Virtual Private Networks solve privacy problems but they are banned in some situations. This article
By Jon Watson in VPN & Privacy on agosto 30, 2020
The jargon-free guide to computer and internet security
In this article we'll break out the most important aspects of internet safety and security into bite
By Jon Watson in Information Security on June 8, 2022
What is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and do you need it?
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a login system that requires more than just a username and a pass
By Jon Watson in VPN & Privacy on January 4, 2022
The best free rootkit removal, detection and scanner programs
A rootkit is a particularly nasty piece of malware that is extremely difficult to detect and remove.
By Jon Watson in Antivirus on marzo 3, 2022
How to avoid elder fraud: A guide for older people, carers, and relatives
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. 
By Jon Watson in Information Security on June 30, 2020
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