Newsletter Archives

• What’s hijacking this PC’s broadband connection?

  Posted on December 13, 2020 at 21:10 CST by Fred Langa • Comment in the Forums

  LANGALIST

  By Fred Langa

  A subscriber’s PC auto-connects to an unwanted, unknown, and very slow network — and nothing will set it right.

  That included running Norton AV, resetting the network, changing ISPs, swapping routers, and even using different PCs — but no luck. So the machine’s owner suspected an active hack. Is it?

  Plus: What’s the best tool for definitively checking any single file for malware?

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.49.0 (2020-12-14).

  AskWoody Plus Newsletter, LangaList Anti-malware, AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Slow broadband, VPNs, Web connections

• Is there a DNS Blackhole in your future?

  Posted on August 9, 2020 at 23:05 CDT by Tracey Capen • Comment in the Forums

  PRIVACY

  By Richard Hay

  Managing your online security and privacy is a never-ending battle.

  There is a variety of tools for this task, but each has its limitations. So I decided to experiment with a somewhat lesser-known technique called DNS Blackholes. Here’s my report on a journey of discovery.

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.31.0 (2020-08-10).

  AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Privacy Anonymous mode, AskWoody Plus Newsletter, DNS Blackholes, Personal DNS, Raspberry Pi, VPNs

• Security basics for small-business websites

  Posted on May 25, 2020 at 01:00 CDT by Tracey Capen • Comment in the Forums

  WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT

  By Nathan Segal

  Your company website is truly the digital front door to your business. It’s often potential customers’ first impression.

  If you’re building an online presence, security is a top priority; here are some tips for keeping both your website and your business safe.

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.20.0 (2020-05-25).

  Web Development AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Digital assets, VPNs, Web hosting, Website security