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Networked Christianity Aborning

Posted on February 4, 2016 by ehurst

I strive to practice what I preach (see the previous linked post). I believe God will keep the Internet alive and that He has called me to engage computer security (CompSec) and networking security (NetSec) in particular. This is behind … Continue reading →

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NSA and Your Security

Posted on January 29, 2016 by ehurst

If you genuinely need privacy, use the one-time pad. Recently the NSA came clean on a few issues at one of the many tech conferences taking place annually. Obviously they aren’t going to tell the whole story, but there’s no … Continue reading →

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Prayer Request: Networking Hardware

Posted on January 25, 2016 by ehurst

This is a technology issue. Once again, this is not meant to be a fund-raising appeal, but a genuine request that you pray with me. I continue studying the mechanics of networking and providing services to my readers and supporters. … Continue reading →

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Disavowing Seen and Unseen

Posted on December 30, 2015 by ehurst

The title is a reference to a couple of services run out of Iceland — Seen.is and Unseen.is — that I didn’t know were such nitwits about networking and encryption. I once recommended them, but grew increasingly annoyed at their … Continue reading →

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Desktop CompSec Update (End of 2015)

Posted on November 27, 2015 by ehurst

You have to understand that computer security (CompSec) is a moving target. Every day something new appears to threaten our control over our systems and our sanity. As always, we need to keep in mind that the primary issue is … Continue reading →

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Encryption Back Doors Already There

Posted on November 25, 2015 by ehurst

Perhaps you are aware of this ongoing stupidity from the government. There’s no real debate, of course, just government figures ignoring the obvious. The motives may vary among themselves, but not a single one of them honestly serves your interest. … Continue reading →

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Browser Extensions that Steal Your Privacy

Posted on November 21, 2015 by ehurst

Some browser extensions for Google Chrome and Firefox allow outside parties to track you indirectly. The extensions themselves are passing this information without informing you properly. Yes, they obey some obscure rules, but how many uses know those rules and … Continue reading →

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November Update to Win10 Broken

Posted on November 16, 2015 by ehurst

I’m not mocking Microsoft, just declaring things end-user need to know. There’s a post on Infoworld that seems to describe three big flaws in the most recent updates to Win10 (AKA “threshold 2”). 1. If you have any SD cards … Continue reading →

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Be Not Dismayed

Posted on November 14, 2015 by ehurst

Do not fear; for I am with you; be not dismayed; for I am your God. I will make you strong; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of My righteousness. (Isaiah 41:10 … Continue reading →

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More Win10 Woes

Posted on November 1, 2015 by ehurst

This has nothing to do with whether you should run Windows on your PC or other device. I’m sharing these two items so that you’ll be aware and take appropriate action to maintain control over your computer, instead of letting … Continue reading →

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