The era of smart devices and advanced tech has ushered in significant transformations in home security systems. Geofencing is one such innovation that has emerged. It is becoming more common in our daily lives, whether we realise it or not. And it's been incorporated into home alarm and camera systems to improve security and offer convenience. No doubt we will continue to see … [Read more...] about Geofencing in Home Security – Pros and Cons
Welcome to our Online & Digital Security Archives
In today's interconnected world, where the internet has become an integral part of our lives, ensuring online and digital security has become more crucial than ever. The increasing reliance on technology and the growing volume of sensitive information stored and transmitted online have made individuals, businesses, and governments vulnerable to various types of threats. At Secure My Stuff Now we discuss, inform and recommend the best practices to reducing your online and digital threats. As our motto states: be smart and stay safe.
Why You Should Consider Secure Email Services
Email is one of the most important tools in our daily lives. We use it to communicate with friends, family, and colleagues. It's often used as part of our login credentials. But did you know that email is also one of the least secure communication tools? Your email messages are susceptible to interception and prying eyes. One of the greatest concerns people have these days is … [Read more...] about Why You Should Consider Secure Email Services
Scary Password Statistics in 2023
I started checking into password statistics. And what I unearthed was quite shocking. Much of the research exposes some very scary statistics about how we create and use passwords. In 2023, the average person will have over 200 online accounts and need a different password for each one. That's a lot of passwords to remember! And if you're using the same password for multiple … [Read more...] about Scary Password Statistics in 2023
Are web browser password managers safe to use?
With the growing number of online accounts, remembering all your passwords can be a daunting task. That's where password managers can not only come in handy but become essential. I don't know about you, but tracking, organising and securing my hundreds of passwords is overwhelming. A password manager takes that responsibility on for you. And for a while now, web browsers have … [Read more...] about Are web browser password managers safe to use?
How To Use Windows Controlled Folder Access & Protect Against Ransomware
Ransomware has become a big enough threat for Microsoft to build in some security measures on their basic Windows 10 and 11 operating systems to specifically counter this risk. The Microsoft Controlled Folder Access is a good measure to take on your Windows machines. But you should also read about other complementary measures you can take to protect yourself from ransomware … [Read more...] about How To Use Windows Controlled Folder Access & Protect Against Ransomware