How To Set Up Your Own VPN In 10 Minutes (With Vultr)
You can set up a fully-functioning VPN server in 10 minutes, using the hosting service Vultr.
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How To Hide OpenVPN Connections In China
If you are using OpenVPN in China, even on port 443, you may find that your connections are unstable. The problem is that Chinese government can detect the difference between “normal” SSL encryption and VPN encryption.
Getting Started With Ethereum
Ethereum is a decentralized computing platform and crytocurrency. Ethereum uses Bitcoin’s blockchain technology to create a protocol for “smart contracts”.
Master Password: An Offline Password Manager That Doesn’t Require Syncing
I’m currently testing these new privacy-friendly tools in the GreyCoder lab…
Three Hardware Wallets For Storing Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies
Here are three hardware wallets that can be used for the long term storage of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. These devices are separated from your computer — and thus virtually hacker proof. I recommend storing these wallets in a fireproof safe. Update 2021: I recommend the Ledger Nano X as a best hardware wallet now.
A Field Guide To Malware In 2016
Malware is used for a wide variety purposes from sleazy business practices to blatant crime. Discussions of malware often mix up the technology of malware and their uses. You will see below that the same technology can be used to direct ads to you that normally you would not see, or steal your credentials to …
A Guide To Avoiding Ransomware (Part 1)
Ransomware is malicious software that allows a hacker to access an individual or company computer, encrypt your data resident on it and then demand some form of payment to decrypt it. This lets hackers hold your data hostage – and hence the term “ransom”. Victims can regain access to their files only by paying the ransom, or by restoring from a backup that was hopefully not on a network that was accessible to the compromised computer.