Thexyz
By Perry
Lighthearted privacy and security advice from Thexyz and guests.
ThexyzMay 31, 2018
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Spear phishing is on the rise
Latest episode of Perry on Privacy
Sep 04, 201808:55
Is your email address holding you back?
Sep 01, 201805:07
Facebook has lost its cool and decentralization is on the up
Aug 27, 201809:55
Behavioural Biometrics
Aug 23, 201806:00
How to improve your gaming experience with a VPN
Latest episode of Perry on Privacy
Aug 20, 201804:12
Spam click through rates are up
Aug 18, 201806:24
5 tips to help your child think about privacy
Aug 17, 201806:26
Google still tracks you, even if you turn it off
Aug 16, 201805:15
The internet weeps the loss of another email client: Newton Mail
Aug 09, 201805:38
SMS vs email
Aug 06, 201811:48
What are Dark Patterns?
A dark pattern is a user interface carefully crafted to trick users into doing things they might not otherwise do, such as buying insurance with their purchase or signing up for recurring bills. Normally when you think of “bad design,” you think of the creator as being sloppy or lazy — but without ill intent. Dark patterns, on the other hand, are not mistakes. They’re carefully crafted with a solid understanding of human psychology, and they do not have the user’s interests in mind.
Aug 05, 201804:30
How to remove yourself from search engine results
Aug 02, 201803:11
Gmail’s new “confidential mode” is not so great for privacy and the open source web
Jul 31, 201805:56
Should I really leave my phone at home when traveling to the USA?
Jul 25, 201804:11
How to get cheaper flights by using a VPN
Jul 24, 201802:32
Legal battle against Canadian media giants demonstrates severe consequences facing developers accused of copyright infringement
Earlier this year, a coalition of Canadian media groups including Bell, Rogers, Quebecor, and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, presented a controversial proposal to the Canadian telecommunications regulator to implement a website-blocking system and independent agency to respond to online piracy. While the “FairPlay Coalition” is seeking additional tools to respond to piracy and copyright infringement, … Continue reading "TV Addons: Legal battle against Canadian media giants demonstrates severe consequences facing developers accused of copyright infringement"
Read the full article here: xyz.am/p493
Read the full article here: xyz.am/p493
Jul 11, 201807:08
Why the Toronto Star pay wall will not work
Jul 10, 201805:22
Some simple tips to help protect your privacy
Mashable article about covering your webcam - xyz.am/p2442
66 Ways to Protect Your Privacy Right Now - xyz.am/p0243
66 Ways to Protect Your Privacy Right Now - xyz.am/p0243
Jul 09, 201806:22
Google grants third party developers access to your personal gmail data
Jul 07, 201804:42
Major Changes in Sales Tax Due to Supreme Court Ruling
Sales tax, as you know it, has changed overnight. The United States Supreme Court has just overturned 26 years of law in their South Dakota v. Wayfair decision.
Jun 26, 201805:22
FileZilla now includes bundled adware
Jun 25, 201802:07
Supreme Court rules police need a warrant for your cell phone location data
Read the full story here: xyz.am/d03234
Jun 24, 201808:05
How to access Facebook messages without Messenger
In this episode I demonstrate how to access Facebook messages without installing the Messenger app.
Jun 20, 201805:04
Email aliases are your friend
Latest episode of Perry on Privacy
Jun 20, 201802:50
Parental controls for video game addictions
Video game addictions are common and I am often asked by parents how to deal with them. Here is my idea on Parental Controls.
Jun 20, 201805:38
What would you sell your personal data for?
You can download the powerpoint doc I referenced here: xyz.am/syzygy
Jun 19, 201803:46
The perks of a short email domain
Get an @xyz.am email address or get in touch with me for a free alias - www.thexyz.com/domains.html
Jun 18, 201807:20
Speed up your website and increase privacy by removing Google Analytics
Jun 12, 201806:51
1.1.1.1. DNS resolver by Cloudflare and why you should be using it
Get started here: https://1.1.1.1/
Jun 08, 201805:20
How private is free Wi-Fi
FIFA public Wi-Fi guide: which host cities have the most secure networks?
securelist.com/fifa-public-wi-fi-guide/85919/
securelist.com/fifa-public-wi-fi-guide/85919/
Jun 08, 201806:46
Facebook getting worse at Privacy and VPNfilter router bug worse than thought
Jun 07, 201806:23
Which Web Browser best respects my Privacy?
You might think that by enabling "Private browsing" you have everything in place for a private browsing experience, well due to a process know as "Fingerprinting," a website can potentially identify a large amount of information about a user, even when using Private browsing mode. Due to how browsers are designed to work, there is not much that can be done to fully protect your privacy. Here is a list of 7 popular browsers in order of the most private.
Here is a link to a list of these browsers: blog.thexyz.com/2018/06/which-web-browser-best-respects-my.html
Here is a link to a list of these browsers: blog.thexyz.com/2018/06/which-web-browser-best-respects-my.html
Jun 05, 201805:19
I'm secure, therefore I have my privacy
Jun 01, 201804:08
Pa$$werds!!
May 31, 201804:32
Update on the Bell Canada GDPR request
May 31, 201805:38
Two Canadian Banks hacked and why I am not surprised
UPDATE: A teller at BMO recently informed me that the Bank of Montreal had fixed the 6 digit password issue. I just tested it and they still only allow 6 digit passwords. I'm I crazy for leaving my money here?
Links to both statements can be found in the article below:
www.thankyourobot.com/2018/05/two-canadian-banks-annouce-they-have.html
Links to both statements can be found in the article below:
www.thankyourobot.com/2018/05/two-canadian-banks-annouce-they-have.html
May 29, 201805:44
Where do you save your files?
May 28, 201805:25
How will the Google Sidewalk Labs project handle privacy?
May 28, 201803:36
Thoughts on Digital Culture
Just thinking out loud today and going off on a tangent about best practices for online management of your data and security.
1. Read terms
2. Use password manager
3. Enable 2FA
4. Get your own domain name
1. Read terms
2. Use password manager
3. Enable 2FA
4. Get your own domain name
May 27, 201814:19
Happy GDPR Day!
Hooray for better privacy and protection. Well almost.
GDPR is here and I am already starting to file requests to remove my personal information from poorly secured servers.
GDPR is here and I am already starting to file requests to remove my personal information from poorly secured servers.
May 25, 201818:16
Which companies are already failing at GDPR?
One day to go until the GDPR act comes into effect. I decided to check Twitter for some epic #GDPRfails and here is what I found...
www.ptoone.com/2018/05/which-companies-are-failing-most-at.html
Either way I think it is good to increase awareness and discussion about the privacy and security of our data. This list of GDPRfails shows how even the largest tech companies with biggest budgets are failing at protecting your personal data and information.
www.ptoone.com/2018/05/which-companies-are-failing-most-at.html
Either way I think it is good to increase awareness and discussion about the privacy and security of our data. This list of GDPRfails shows how even the largest tech companies with biggest budgets are failing at protecting your personal data and information.
May 24, 201807:27
Download your data from Apple with new GDPR policy
Apple is planning to roll out this feature worldwide in the coming months. "We intend to provide these capabilities to customers around the world in the coming months," the company wrote.
support.apple.com/en-gb/HT208501
Here's the List of Data that You can Download:
App Store, iTunes Store, iBooks Store and Apple Music activity
Apple ID account and device information
Apple Online Store and Retail Store activity
AppleCare support history, repair requests and more
Game Center activity
iCloud Bookmarks and Reading List
iCloud Calendars and Reminders
iCloud Contacts
iCloud Notes
Maps Report an Issue
Marketing subscriptions, downloads, and other activity
Other data
iCloud Drive files and documents
iCloud Mail
iCloud Photos
support.apple.com/en-gb/HT208501
Here's the List of Data that You can Download:
App Store, iTunes Store, iBooks Store and Apple Music activity
Apple ID account and device information
Apple Online Store and Retail Store activity
AppleCare support history, repair requests and more
Game Center activity
iCloud Bookmarks and Reading List
iCloud Calendars and Reminders
iCloud Contacts
iCloud Notes
Maps Report an Issue
Marketing subscriptions, downloads, and other activity
Other data
iCloud Drive files and documents
iCloud Mail
iCloud Photos
May 23, 201801:47
Will you get a corporate surveillance box for you kid?
Top child safety experts have warned over the risks of a new gadget designed to chat with kids alone in their bedrooms. Here is a press release that Amazon responded to: www.commercialfreechildhood.org/experts-and-advocates-caution-parents-steer-clear-new-amazon-echo-dot-kids
May 22, 201804:35
Email is King and it always will be
Email have survived several waves of "email killing apps" and it is still the key to your online world.
May 19, 201805:07
Ethical, privacy-conscious alternatives
Here is the link I mention in this podcast: switching.social
May 18, 201803:13
Data Portability
The right to data portability allows individuals to obtain and reuse their personal data for their own purposes across different services. It allows them to move, copy or transfer personal data easily from one IT environment to another in a safe and secure way, without affecting its usability.
May 17, 201803:08
9 Steps to Security in the Digital Age
May 16, 201806:12
Is Google Malware?
This topic caught my eye too. www.gnu.org/proprietary/malware-google.en.html
May 15, 201804:41
The flawed CRTC alert ready system
This is a rather annoying episode created to highlight the flaws in the new Alert Ready system in Canada. There are so many faults in this system it is hard to focus on how to improve it. The handling and implementation of this system should also be a case study for governments thinking of introducing the same system, to show how NOT to do it.
May 15, 201806:26
Destiny
A bit of story time today. Because who doesn't want to control their destiny?
May 13, 201800:00