How to disable telemetry and tracking in Windows 11 with ShutUp10++
Reduce tracking in Windows 11 with ShutUp10++ and native tweaks. A clear, secure, and installation-free guide to improving privacy and control.
Cybersecurity
Mic-E-Mouse: The spying method that “listens” with your mouse
Discover Mic-E-Mouse: How a mouse picks up your voice, real risks, and tips for protecting your privacy.
How to protect documents with confidentiality labels
Learn how to classify and protect data with Sensitivity Labels in Microsoft 365 and Power BI: encryption, policies, Copilot, and DLP. Complete how-to guide.
The Complete Guide to Defender for Office 365: Protect Email and Files
Configure Defender for Office 365: SPF, DKIM, DMARC, policies, Safe Links, and response to protect email and files in Microsoft 365.
Comparison: Google Workspace vs. Microsoft 365 for collaboration and security
We compare Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 in terms of apps, collaboration, security, and pricing. Find out which one is best for your business.
How to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) in Microsoft 365: A complete guide
Enable MFA in Microsoft 365: Security defaults, Conditional Access, methods, and best practices. A clear and comprehensive guide.
Jaguar Land Rover halts production due to cyberattack: situation and reaction
Jaguar Land Rover shutdown due to cyberattack: timeline, impact on factories and suppliers, and government-supported restart plan. Everything you need to know.
XCSSET on macOS: How its new variant works and how to defend yourself
New XCSSET variant on macOS: How it infects Xcode, steals data, and persists. Techniques, modules, and keys to protect your computers.
What is a botnet and how to detect it: an essential guide
What is a botnet, how it works, signs of infection, and how to detect and eliminate one. Practical tips and tools to protect your devices.
Software Telemetry and Privacy: A Complete and Practical Guide
What is telemetry, how it affects your privacy, and how to control it in Windows, Office, and macOS. A practical guide with steps and tips.
How to Decrypt Data Affected by Ransomware: A Complete, Practical Guide
Identify, delete, and recover files after ransomware. Key steps, tools, and tips to minimize damage.
UEFI Bootkit: from the laboratory to reality, with a focus on Bootkitty and BlackLotus
What is a UEFI bootkit, Bootkitty case in Linux, BlackLotus, CVE-2024-7344 and real-life detection and defense measures.
WireGuard from start to finish: practical guide, tips, and real-life cases
Complete WireGuard Guide: Install, configure, and optimize your VPN with split tunneling, mobile devices, and common error resolution.
How to manage digital certificates in different web browsers
Learn how to view, import, and configure certificates in browsers and Acrobat. Clear guide with steps and tips for Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS.
How to use Windows Defender Firewall to protect your IoT network
A practical guide to securing your IoT network with Windows Defender Firewall: profiles, rules, OT sensors, and key settings.
What is lsass.exe: Features, Risks, and Solutions in Windows
Learn what lsass.exe is, its role in Windows and AD, malware risks, and how to resolve high CPU usage and authentication failures.
Brussels rethinks cookies: fewer banners and browser control
The European Commission is considering limiting banner ads and managing cookie consent from the browser. What it proposes and how it would affect you.
How to integrate Windows Hello with FIDO2 keys: requirements, deployment, and management
Enable passwordless logon in Windows with FIDO2 and Login ID. Requirements, methods (Intune, GPO, ppkg), and detailed steps.
What are artifacts in Windows (forensic evidence) and how to analyze them?
What are forensic artifacts in Windows and how to analyze them with key paths, IDs, commands, and tools for DFIR.
How to securely and irretrievably erase data with commands in Windows
Learn how to permanently delete data in Windows: commands, SDelete, cipher, format, and more. Protect your privacy.
Netcat (nc) and Ncat: practical guide with real-life examples
Learn how to use Netcat and Ncat: connections, scanning, transfers, proxies, and shells with clear examples.
How to use strings to extract hidden text in binaries
Learn how to use strings to reveal hidden text in binary and stego with key tips, examples, and tools.
Verify file integrity with Sigcheck: a complete step-by-step guide
Complete guide to verifying integrity with Sigcheck, hashes, and GPG on Windows and Linux. Useful options, commands, and tools.
AccessEnum In-Depth: How-To Guide, Tricks, and Key Uses
Learn how to use AccessEnum to audit file and registry permissions. Tricks, options, and comparisons to strengthen Windows security.
Detecting rootkits with RootkitRevealer: A practical and comprehensive guide
Learn how to detect rootkits with RootkitRevealer: usage, options, signals, and tools to clean and protect Windows.
How to detect malicious processes with Process Explorer and VirusTotal
Learn how to detect malicious processes with Process Explorer and VirusTotal, and strengthen your security with advanced techniques and key tools.
What are WDAC manipulation attacks and how to defend yourself?
What are WDAC manipulation attacks, how do they disable Defender, and how to detect and mitigate them with best practices and telemetry.
Browser fingerprinting: what it is, techniques, uses, and how to mitigate it
What is browser fingerprinting? Techniques, risks, and how to effectively reduce your digital footprint.
Phoenix Rowhammer in DDR5: vulnerability in SK Hynix chips
Phoenix bypasses DDR5 defenses on SK Hynix: root in minutes and key theft. Learn about the risks, mitigations, and what you can do now.
How to disable People Nearby on Telegram and avoid proximity tracking
Learn how to disable People Nearby on Telegram and protect your location from proximity tracking and tools like CCTV.
GrapheneOS vs Android: real security, myths, and decisions
GrapheneOS vs. Android: We compare security, updates, and real-world usage to choose the most secure phone.
Reasons to switch to Proton Mail (and how to do it right)
Privacy, features, and migration: compelling reasons to switch from Gmail to Proton Mail. Advantages, limitations, and practical tips.
How to prevent malicious links in Microsoft Teams
Avoid malicious links in Teams: policies, link protection, MFA, and best practices to protect your collaboration.
How to Use Fortect on Windows: Complete Guide, Features, and Pricing
Learn how to use Fortect: what it does, limitations, pricing, and security. A clear guide to fixing errors and improving performance in Windows.
Cryptocurrency Security Tips: A Practical Guide to Fighting Fraud and Hacking
Avoid crypto fraud and hacks: threats, real-life cases, and key measures to protect your assets today.
How to scan suspicious files, links, and domains with VirusTotal
Complete guide to using VirusTotal: Scan files and URLs, interpret results, and avoid false positives. Tips and uses for Google Workspace.
Heuristic vs. behavioral engines in antivirus: differences, synergies, and limits
Heuristic vs. behavioral antivirus: differences, advantages, and limitations. Discover which protects best and how to combine them for maximum security.
How to prevent Outlook from automatically downloading external images
Learn how to block external images in Outlook and manage exceptions, both web and desktop, with options for users and administrators.
How to activate the ESU program in Windows 10 step by step
Activate ESU in Windows 10: Requirements, free or paid options, and a complete guide for consumers and businesses.
Is it safe to test malware on a virtual machine? Practical guide and limits
Is it safe to test malware on a VM? Configuration, limits, network, snapshots, and tools for a safe and effective lab.
Block USB devices using group policies in Windows
Guide to blocking USB drives in Windows 11 using GPOs, Intune, and the Registry. Allows exceptions and resolves GUID-based locks. Step-by-step and practical.
DirectAccess in Windows 11 Enterprise: Requirements, Deployment, and Best Practices
Learn how to use DirectAccess on Windows 11 Enterprise: requirements, deployment, security, and management with RSAT for remote access without VPN.
How to secure Windows with Credential Guard, BitLocker, AppLocker, Device Guard, and WDAC
Guide to securing Windows with Credential Guard, BitLocker, AppLocker, Device Guard, and WDAC. Requirements, deployment, and best practices.
What is Windows Information Protection (WIP) and how to apply it in your company
What is WIP, how does it protect data in Windows, and how does it integrate with MDM/MAM and Enter ID? A practical and comprehensive guide.
Block USB ports with regedit and other methods in Windows
Block USB ports with regedit, policies, and more in Windows 10/11. Guide with steps, risks, reversals, and practical tips.
ShowOS, the dangerous version of Windows 11 you shouldn't install
What is ShowOS: Risks, flaws, and why you should avoid this modified version of Windows 11.
Using Dynamic Lock Mode with Bluetooth on Windows: A Complete Guide
Enable Dynamic Lock with Bluetooth in Windows 10 and 11. Steps, tests, and alternatives to automatically lock your PC.
How to disable webcam and microphone from BIOS/UEFI: real options, risks, and tricks
Guide to disabling the webcam and microphone in BIOS/UEFI and Windows. Keys, affected brands, and privacy tips.
What is Microsoft Intune for?: Complete guide and real-world uses
What is Microsoft Intune and what is it for?: MDM/MAM, Zero Trust, integrations, and key benefits. A practical guide to protecting and managing your devices.
What is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Features, plans, and how it protects your devices
Learn what Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is and how it protects your endpoints with EDR, automation, and AI.