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Resources for Building a Beautiful Progressive JAMstack Blog

Post author By Stephen Ajulu
Post date April 6, 2020

Hey guys? We are back again this time i want to share with you the tools i used to build this project. I would like to thank the creators and team behind these tools. I use these tools regularly in personal and client projects. But they contributed a great deal to this project. Even though […]

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Cyber Security TECH & CYBERSECURITY

The 8 Phases of Cyber Security Testing

Post author By Stephen Ajulu
Post date March 19, 2020

Unlike the previous post: The 5 Phases Of Hacking. This procedure mostly resonates with cybersecurity professionals and/or ethical hackers. 1. SCOPING Determining the rules of engagement for the assessment. 2. Reconnaissance Also known as Information Gathering. Gather Relevant information and enumerate the attack surface. 3. Vulnerability Assessment Also known as Scanning and Enumeration. Identify vulnerabilities […]

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Anonymity TECH & CYBERSECURITY

10 Anonymity Rules

Post author By Stephen Ajulu
Post date March 19, 2020

Use Tor (Encrypted Browser, Proxy and Protocol). Use Tails (Secure OS). Use Signal (Secure Messaging App). Use Burner Emails. Use a VPN (A Non Logging and Non 14 Eyes Virtual Private Network). Don’t Log In Unnecessarily. Use Private Browsing Modes. Use Duck Duck Go (Secure Search Engine with a Strict No Following Rule). Disable Telemetry […]

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Data Security TECH & CYBERSECURITY

10 Internet Safety Rules

Post author By Stephen Ajulu
Post date March 19, 2020

Keep Personal Information Professional and Limited Keep Your Privacy Settings On Practice Safe Browsing Use a Secure VPN Connection Be Careful What You Download and Where You Download From Choose Strong Passwords and Enable 2 Factor Authentication Make Online Purchases From Secure and Trusted Sites Be Careful What You Post Be Careful Who You Meet […]

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LIFE TECH & CYBERSECURITY Work & Careers

Young Kenyan Hackers Making Money Illegally By Targeting Banks

Post author By Stephen Ajulu
Post date February 18, 2020

Kenya has now become a hotspot for cyber fraudsters and criminals. Cybercrime in Kenya is targeting banks and other financial institutions. [Photo/CPO Magazine]

A quick look at how and possibly why young Kenyan techies and nerds are turning into black hat hackers and are targeting financial systems and organizations e.g banks. Hint? This problem stems from the lack of job opportunities and security for the youth especially those in the I.T industry.

TECH & CYBERSECURITY

Privacy-Focused Messenger Signal is Ready To Take On Whatsapp

Post author By Stephen Ajulu
Post date February 18, 2020

Signal continues to experience a stunning growth rate as the Play Store reveals that Signal has been downloaded between 10 million and 100 million times already. Combined with founder Moxie Marlinspike’s statement that more than 40% of Signal users are on iOS, you get a respectable (but still comparatively small) number. Of course, the foundation […]

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TECH & CYBERSECURITY

Avast Antivirus is Selling Users Data

Post author By Stephen Ajulu
Post date February 18, 2020

The popular antivirus program Avast has been selling users data to giant companies like Google, Home Depot, Microsoft and Pepsi, according to an investigation by Motherboard and PCMag. It appears that Avast has been scraping data from its antivirus software and handing it off to its subsidiary Jumpshot. Jumpshot then repackaged the data and sold […]

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Top 15 Essential Open Source Security Software and Tools

Post author By Stephen Ajulu
Post date February 16, 2020

Hey everyone? How are you? Today i would like to touch on security by listing(with links) The Top Open Source Security Tools i personally recommend. Many of these tools can be used by anyone. So let’s hop in! Notice: If you are interested in testing these tools they are all available to download and use […]

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4 Simple Online Security Tips

Post author By Stephen Ajulu
Post date February 14, 2020

Hi! How are you today? Today i want to share with you 3 simple tips to stay secure in the cyber world and protect yourself from hackers. 1. Ditch Old Passwords, Get a Password Managers and TRY ENABLING 2FA. I believe the best way to stay secure i to have a password system. Build a […]

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TECH & CYBERSECURITY

The Best Password Guide: Updated!

Post author By Stephen Ajulu
Post date January 29, 2020

Hi, how are you? Today i would like to update a post i did a few years ago and so here we are. First before i start the post, there will be links down below for those interested in protecting themselves, families, businesses and their data from hackers. If you are in a hurry take […]