IT security

In a world increasingly characterized by digital services and online interactions, the security of personal data is becoming increasingly important. A key building block for this protection is a strong, well-chosen password. It is... [...]

The Brute Force method is a fundamental approach within IT security, often used as the last resort to decrypt or compromise systems. Its simple, if time-consuming, functionality makes it both for security experts and... [...]

Net neutrality is one of the cornerstones of an open, democratic information society. It ensures that all data is treated equally regardless of source, destination, content or service. This equal treatment is inextricably linked to the fundamental right to informational self-determination,... [...]

Anonymous VPNs offer effective privacy protection by hiding the actual IP address of users. When connecting to a VPN, all internet traffic is routed through an anonymous server, which means that your identity is... [...]

Backups on desktop computers are not luxury, but essential protection against the sudden loss of important data. Sudden hard drive failure or other hardware defects can cause data to be irretrievably lost if no backup is present. [...]

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a key measure to increase security by providing an additional protective shield against unauthorized access. Instead of relying solely on a password, the process prompts users to... [...]

Osmand is a fully open-source navigation application based on the non-commercial maps of the OpenStreetMap project. The app comes out completely without ads and gives Android users the free choice of whether they want to pay or not. Osman... [...]

The Android and iOS operating systems grant users limited access to profound system functions. This approach protects the software from harmful or unintentional changes, but at the same time limits the flexibility of the devices. Who beyond these limits... [...]

Service providers, state institutions and criminals can theoretically track any Internet access, including the pages visited and the data they have sent. A Virtual Private Network effectively obscures these connections, both on the computer and on the smartphone or tablet. [...]