The latest articles on DEV Community by Matthew Dressman (@mdress). https://dev.to/mdress https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F205295%2Fa8c540d9-2060-4cde-af4c-5ab52d8c6af0.jpg https://dev.to/mdress en Matthew Dressman Thu, 01 Aug 2019 18:13:50 +0000 https://dev.to/mdress/protecting-your-digital-self-at-hackersummercamp-5f08 https://dev.to/mdress/protecting-your-digital-self-at-hackersummercamp-5f08 <p>As we all prep for #HackerSummerCamp in Vegas next week <em>[aka BlackHat / Defcon / B-Sides / QueerCon / Diana Initiative / etc.]</em>, spend some time reviewing this invaluable resource from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (<a href="https://eff.org">eff.org</a>) on protecting your personal digital security and privacy. </p> <p><strong><a href="https://ssd.eff.org">SURVEILLANCE SELF-DEFENSE</a></strong></p> <p>Here are some key takeaways:</p> <ol> <li><a href="https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/how-use-signal-ios">Use encrypted messaging</a></li> <li>Don't bring your RFID badges unless you absolutely need them. They can be read and copied from significant distances away</li> <li>Disable Bluetooth and automatic connection to WiFi in public places</li> <li> <a href="https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/how-enable-two-factor-authentication">ENABLE MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION!</a> Seriously, do it for every account you care about</li> <li>Examine ATMs and credit card machines for skimmers</li> <li>TRUST BUT VERIFY - be aware of social engineering in all your interactions <ul> <li>figure out a way to corroborate things people tell you or you read online</li> <li>confirm someone is who they say they are, esp hotel security</li> <li>never give out your password, pin, etc.</li> <li>be careful about divulging personal facts that could be used in knowledge-based authentication</li> </ul> </li> </ol> <p>Be smart and look out for each other!</p> security privacy