Unconventional Thoughts on Security.
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All Websites are the Dark Web
When the World Wide Web was first used, it was open. All traffic was routed openly, with any middle man able to inspect the source and destination as well as the actual content of the pages. Caching content was easy since requests were easy to view, and content could be stored at any point along…
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The Flaws of Two Factor Authentication
In today’s digital age, security is more important than ever. With the rise of online transactions and data breaches, it’s crucial to ensure that our personal information remains protected. One common method used for securing accounts is two-factor authentication (2FA). However, despite its popularity, 2FA has several flaws that make it less effective than we…
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Why Password Change Requirements are Bad
The main reason that forcing users to change their password on set time intervals is a bad security practice, is that it forces users to choose weaker passwords. The thought process is that a password will get stale, and the possibility that the password has been compromised increases over time. If you are constantly changing…
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The Case Against Auto-Updates
Software updates are a part of everyone’s life. Auto-updates make the lives of software engineers, and the family IT support person easier. Sometimes, though, auto updates create more trouble than they prevent. The list above contains three scenarios where auto-updates create unwanted changes. My father-in-law has complained more than once about his iPhone app updates…
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