Do you feel that Linux is sometimes too loud?Systemd. Timers. Kernel updates.Centralized systems are risky. Cloud are computers you don’t own. Do you want to avoid the Big Tech pipelines?Set up your own private XMPP chat system over Tor on FreeBSD.
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The world is changing fast.Yesterday’s mistake becomes today’s data leak – and tomorrow’s compromise. Privacy is not a default setting.It’s constant configuration and calibration. You know how to install an IRC server as a Tor hidden service.You’ve seen the modern features and modularity of the XMPP protocol. A Tor hidden service protects both the server and the user.This setup is…
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IRC with InspIRCd and Anope works well as an internet-facing service.Your domain name, the TLS certificates and SASL authentication make it secure.Cloaking hides your address from other users. But what about IRC Operators and Network Admins?They can see the addresses/hosts the clients connect from. As an IRC Operator you can increase the trust in your services. You will learn now…
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Sensitive information is everywhere: Names. Password hashes. Emails.Financials. Customers. Quotes.Configurations. Passwords. Every company has their own threat model. Yet – everyone should protect their most sensitive data.
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Your Virtual Private Network isn’t there to watch geo-blocked content.Once VPNs were used to connect networks, like remote offices of a company.Today they protect your information and privacy.This is why your VPN isn’t an optional tool anymore.It’s your shield against the unwanted attention and passive monitoring.
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The adoption of AI agents has accelerated.More data. Faster hardware. More delegated tasks. AI agents thrive in hidden corners of corporate IT.They wait for work in silence – as privileged users. What happens when an outsider gains access to such an agent?Its privileges become the outsider’s access.
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When you hear the word encryption, it often sounds like something only security researchers and intelligence agencies deal with. But in reality, every IT professional – even small teams, freelancers, or home users – should understand the basics of protecting sensitive files. GnuPG (or GPG) is one of the most trusted tools for this. It’s…
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Backups feel safe, but they are only useful if you can restore them when the unexpected occurs.Many operators treat backups as a safety net; few test that net for real resilience.
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Code is the shield and the blade. A single line of script can stop an exploit or create one.
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Our Ghost – DeadSwitch sent us a field-note on Social Engineering. The Signal is below: An innocent email.A casual phone call.They warn of a password change.They demand an account review. You open a form.Your data bleeds.
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Large enterprises?Small businesses?Threat actors watch them. They want your data.They hunt for your money. Whales defend themselves.Dedicated security teams.Budget for tools. Small businesses?Vulnerable.No security team.No IT budget.No shield.Easy targets. For you, protection comes in a different form.
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Computers are an integral part of our lives.They manage our bank accounts.They power the grids that light our cities.Remote work.Messaging.Dating. In the core – there is code.Structures of instructions for the computer. Vibe Coding?You say it normally as a human.AI translates it to the machine. But does it really understand you?
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Password vaults are the Operator’s allies.They keep secrets contained.Versioned.Secure. We’ve tested the blades of Passbolt – the open-source team-focused vault. Vaultwarden is different.Silent.Small.Minimal footprint.
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Free Security Policies for Small Teams “The ghost doesn’t knock. It writes the rules on your firewall and vanishes.”
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You dream of a 9-to-5 grind.Free weekends.Money falling from the sky. Then a friend drops a name: cybersecurity.Suddenly, you see yourself as: Stop dreaming.Think again.
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