How to create multiple profiles on Google Chrome

by Russ Michaels | May 2, 2020 | Security, Tech Tips, Windows 10

Google Chrome is the most widely used browser in the world, so there is a good chance you are using this as your main browser. What you probably didn’t know is that you can create multiple profiles. It is a good idea to do this if you share your device with other people (kids, family) without the need to create a new Windows user account. Also, the ability to use multiple profiles can come in handy if you use your PC for both work and personal use and need to keep everything separate. This...

Lets Encrypt vs Paid SSL Certificates

by Russ Michaels | Feb 7, 2020 | Security, WEBBY STUFF, WordPress

Common questions I get asked by clients include:- "why does my website say not secure", "do I need SSL", "why do I need SSL, I don't sell anything on my website" and "what is the difference between paid SSL and free SSL", so I will attempt to answer those questions here as simply as possible. In an age where internet security is more important than ever, it’s vital to let people know that your site is safe to use. A Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate is a type of website encryption key...

cURL error 60: SSL certificate problem: unable to get local issuer certificate

by Russ Michaels | Jan 14, 2020 | Security, Tech Stuff, WEBBY STUFF

I have had this "cURL error 60: SSL certificate problem: unable to get local issuer certificate" error occur a few times now on my Windows server with my WHMCS installations. It primarily has affected payment gateways which are using curl to communicate, which in my case was Go Cardless. Not being a PHP developer, I always tend to forget the cause of the problem when it crops up, so hopefully, this will serve as a reminder to myself as well 🙂 The reason for this error is that curl needs a...

How to Prevent Bypassing CloudFlare

by Russ Michaels | Nov 3, 2019 | Security, WEBBY STUFF

Cloudflare is a free DNS proxy service and has become the ubiquitous solution for any small website/business (as well as hackers, warez, porn or any controversial blogger sites) that want to hide their IP address and by extension, their hosting provider by hiding behind a proxy server. In addition to the anonymising proxy service, it also has a bunch of neat caching, website performance and security features and DDOS protection too which can be a super-easy way to improve the performance and...

40 Surprising Hacking Statistics

by Russ Michaels | Oct 20, 2019 | Security

Did you know that most electronic devices and the majority of the Internet-connected devices (IOT) can be hacked? In this article, we will look at some hacking statistics to illustrate the impact of hackers’ activities in modern society. Naturally, hacks are a great concern for website owners – but the truth is that all Web denizens are susceptible to hacking activity. In the text below you will find some fantastic stats which will help us to find out: Which is the biggest bank heist that was...

Review: CleanBrowsing – DNS Content filtering

by Russ Michaels | Oct 2, 2019 | Kids & Parenting, Reviews, Security

Deploying an effective parental control solution is hard, in fact it seems to be getting harder as technology in this area does not seem to be progressing to cope with the ever-growing number of internet-connected devices we have in our home. In my house, we have over 25 internet-connected devices. Multiple Amazon fire devices, tablets, phones, games consoles, and PC's. All of which I have to make sure are kid-safe by default. In the case of my Fire TV/sticks, there is no simple solution, as...

Password managers are not just for passwords

by Russ Michaels | Aug 22, 2019 | Security, Tech Stuff

Securely store your password and personal data There’s no doubt that using a password manager has saved me a lot of time and headaches – by remembering and filling passwords for me. But what many people do not realise is that password managers like 1Password, LastPass or Dashlane can be used for a lot more than just passwords. There is lots of information besides passwords that most people need to access and use in their day-to-day life, online and offline. Whether you are booking...

Free content filtering for your kids and family

by Russ Michaels | Jun 26, 2019 | Kids & Parenting, Security

I have been on a mission for quite a long time now to find a reliable parental control solution and content filtering solution and created a detailed post on the subject a few years ago. I have tried all kinds of software, most of which has been lacklustre or simply unreliable as it will randomly stop working (Microsoft Family Safety, Bitdefender Parental Controls) or simply doesn't do what it claims and gives you a false sense of security (Qustodio). Avoid iPhones Many parents cannot afford...

Are you sharing sensitive data & passwords on freelancer websites?

by Russ Michaels | Jan 16, 2019 | Security, WordPress

stop sharing your passwords on freelancer websites such as PeoplePerHour and Upwork As a freelancer/consultant, I use freelancer sites like PeoplePerHour or upwork on a regular basis. One of the issues evident in every job I have done is the total disregard for security on these platforms. Most IT or web-related jobs done on freelance platforms are going to involve the exchange of sensitive data, specifically passwords, which is required in order to do the job. Clients will gladly share...

Adult Website Blackmail Scam

by Russ Michaels | Jul 24, 2018 | scams, Security

This week I have started receiving a new blackmail/scam email which seems to be doing the rounds This scam works on the premise that the recipient of the email has been visiting porn websites such as xvideos or pornhub, which of course is most of the male population, and the blackmailer then tells you that he installed malware on your computer via the website and has recorded a video of you spanking your monkey, which he will share with all your contacts if you do not pay the ransom. Firstly,...

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How to create multiple profiles on Google Chrome

Lets Encrypt vs Paid SSL Certificates

cURL error 60: SSL certificate problem: unable to get local issuer certificate

How to Prevent Bypassing CloudFlare

40 Surprising Hacking Statistics

Review: CleanBrowsing – DNS Content filtering

Password managers are not just for passwords

Free content filtering for your kids and family

Are you sharing sensitive data & passwords on freelancer websites?

Adult Website Blackmail Scam

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