Protection isn't always effective

found on Dump A Day

Something that we must all keep in mind is that there is no protective measure that is perfect. They all fail under the right (wrong) circumstances.

Why we need end-to-end encrypted messaging

found on 9Gag

I think we can all agree that we'd like to be able to speak privately with the important people in our lives and that some of the things we share would be deeply embarrassing if they were revealed to a wider audience. I'm sure we'd all like to be able to enjoy the freedom to communicate that way, but it's hard to feel that free when we hear about how the authorities are spying on our communications.

That mental image, though

found on Reddit

Deterrence is ultimately a mental exercise, it operates on the mind of the people you hope to deter. As such, it's probably a good thing to try things a little off the beaten path because "Danger!" and "Keep Out!" are things people have seen a million times and so are desensitized. This one paints a very evocative mental image, though maybe it sparks a bit too much curiosity.

He won't suspect a thing

found on Reddit

I could see hiding packages from porch pirates, but hiding them from an occupant represents a much different threat model. In the event that you really need to hide packages from your husband, it might be better to use a strategy that focuses on you retrieving them before your husband has a chance to become aware of them rather than hoping the delivery person finds a good hiding spot that you can find but your husband can't. 

The Deliverance Deterrent

found on Reddit

They may not know how to spell, but they sure now how to spook people.

When you need a diversion for your art heist

found on Reddit

I don't know if the shirt is telling the truth, but I'm pretty sure the security guards are going to be watching her like a hawk the whole time she's there.

Or maybe just pull the cable leading into it

found on Reddit

Sure you COULD follow the directions on the sign, but that would risk personal injury and it would take longer which would give the attackers more time. It's easier to defend those machines if you can cut off the attack at a single point.

The unspoken cost of porch piracy

found on eBaum's World

This also demonstrates the importance of continuity planning. Don't wait until you run out of an important resource before you buy more. Instead order more long enough ahead of running out so that you always have some in reserve in case of emergencies like this.

Not so secret entrance

found on Acid Cow

Someone is going to have to do a better job of hiding their secret doors.

No wonder the government is confused about what a backdoor is

found on Reddit

Up is down, left is right, front is back. I suppose it's all a matter of perspective, and if you come at something from the backdoor often enough you start to think it's the default way in and start calling it the front door.

No candy bars for you

found on Izismile

Forgetting your password is completely normal, and you're probably more secure because of it because you can't be tricked or lured into giving it out in exchange for chocolate (as people have done in the past). So long as you employ a memory aid like a password manager or are able to reliably use the Forgot Password feature then you should be good.

When there's a Very Important Pooper visiting

found on Reddit

You might naively wonder aren't all events there supposed to be private - but that would be forgetting that they're called "public" restrooms, not private restrooms.

Keep your private information private

found on eBaum's World

Just in case you can't read the fine print, it says:

No one is interested in your conversation - trust us. Trust us - we DON'T want to know. Please keep your voice low when talking on your cell phone on the CTA, or send a text instead. Keep your personal conversations personal.

That is excellent advice, and I wish people would follow that everywhere. 

Get yours today!

found on Reddit

It's not a limited time offer, and you don't have to worry about supplies lasting, but if you want them then there's no point in waiting.

Cyber threats come in all shapes and sizes

found on FailBlog

If it's not squirrels chewing through power and telco lines, it's Mr. Whiskers here chomping down on the edge of the screen and breaking it. Animals can be threats too. Don't underestimate your adversaries, especially the cute ones you might never have suspected even were adversaries.

Unforgettable

found on Dump A Day

I guess you're either the one they want to remember or the one they want to forget

Deterrent Win

found on Reddit

Apparently this was the result of a tree rather than a dog, but would-be trespassers don't need to know that.

FAFO Security

found on Reddit

Is it a fail or a win? I'm not sure. On the one hand it's not a professional security business so they might not know what they're doing. On the other hand the lack of professionalism might mean things are even more dangerous.

Get to know the signs

from here (image source)

If you've never tried to lift one of those signs before you should give it a try. You might be surprised, and you'll probably never use them like this ever again.

I don't recall learning about One-Time-Pads in driving school

found on Funny Junk

Perhaps they want to make sure you come to a provably secure stop?