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Two-Factor Authentication Devices for 2023
The top five two-factor authentication (2FA) devices as of 2023 can be deduced from various sources. Some of the notable devices mentioned across these sources include:
1. Yubico YubiKey 5 NFC(USB-C – Iphone): Described as the “Best security key overall” by ZDNet.
2. Thetis Fido U2F Security Key: Highlighted by
Phishing, Vishing, and Spam
What Are They and How Can You Protect Yourself?
In today’s digital age, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the different types of cyberattacks that can target you. Phishing, Vishing, and spam are three of the most common types of cyberattacks, and they can all
Apple: What is your Device doing?
Apple has added a tool as of iOS 15.2 that is an effort to increase transparency to users on what their devices are doing. To turn it on, go to Settings > Privacy > App Privacy Report (It is at the bottom). Right away you will see nothing. If
Apple’s Advanced Data Protection (Encrypted Cloud Storage)
Apple’s new Advanced Data Protection is only for iOS 16.2. Update today! This enables end-to-end encryption for a wider variety of data stored on your iCloud account. End-to-end encryption is an important part of data protection currently available.
While it has been used for iMessage for some time
Disable Ad Tracking (Apple)
Turn off personalized ads on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* Go to Settings -> Privacy -> Apple Advertising.
* Turn off personalized Ads
Turn off location-based ads on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* Go to Settings -> Privacy -> Location Services.
* Turn off Location Services
Safety Check and Access Audit (Apple)
One of the biggest headaches is knowing what has access to your data. Apple, with iOS 16 has introduced a new feature that will allow you to audit what has access to your data. The new Safety Check feature can quickly perform a privacy audit and show you who can
Remove Stored Wi-Fi (Apple)
When your Wi-Fi is active on your phone, it will beacon out looking for previous hot spots it has connected to previously. Removing the stored access points on an iOS device takes a couple of steps and will seem like you are about to delete your phone. You are not
Browser Fingerprinting
Browser fingerprinting occurs when you visit any website and exchange information with the site so that it will render properly on your device. The settings provided to the server allow it to send you the parts of the website that you need. You provided all of the data it needs
Disable Siri on iPhone
Permanently Disable Siri on iPhone
To permanently disable Siri on iPhone go to Settings > Siri & Search and turning OFF all options under “ASK SIRI” section.
On the confirmation pop-up, tap “Turn OFF Siri” option to confirm.
Delete the Siri and Dictation History. A popup will ask for confirmation