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?
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.
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
How to Protect Against Ransomware
We live in a time of ever-increasing digital security threats. Ransomware is one of those threats. You've probably heard of it. It's gathered a lot of media coverage with high-profile attacks in recent years. But, the threat isn't just against corporate entities, financial institutions and government departments. Little old you and me - regular Joes - are also increasingly at … [Read more...] about How to Protect Against Ransomware
Best Offline Password Managers of 2023
I thoroughly recommend that you get a password manager. These are usually paid services but there's also free password managers. Modern password managers are typically engineered to sync up data through the cloud. This is a convenient way to organize and store your passwords on any of your devices with ease. And these services are built for security. But there are some of us … [Read more...] about Best Offline Password Managers of 2023
Best Free Password Managers of 2023 Reviewed
Password managers are vital tools in today's digital world. They help protect yourself from hacking. If you're unlucky enough to be a hacking target, a password manager can help avert loss of data, identity and assets! They also make managing your monster list of passwords a lot easier. With the increasing number of online accounts we have, it can be easy to use the … [Read more...] about Best Free Password Managers of 2023 Reviewed