Security & Privacy

Posts in the Security & Privacy category from the LionScripts team.

How to Audit Smartphone Apps a Government Mandates You Install

How to Audit Smartphone Apps a Government Mandates You Install

Governments worldwide now require citizens to install specific apps for taxes, travel, and ID. Learn how to audit these mandatory apps for excessive permissions and protect your privacy.

6/30/2026·12 min read
How to Add Passkeys to Your Self-Hosted Apps and Homelab

How to Add Passkeys to Your Self-Hosted Apps and Homelab

Tired of reused passwords across your homelab? Learn how to add passkeys to self-hosted apps like Proxmox, Nextcloud, and Vaultwarden for phishing-resistant security.

6/30/2026·11 min read
How to Lock Down AI Agent Browsers Before Extensions Hijack Them

How to Lock Down AI Agent Browsers Before Extensions Hijack Them

AI agent browsers like Comet and Atlas can act on your behalf, making malicious extensions far more dangerous. Learn how to lock them down before they get hijacked.

6/29/2026·12 min read
How to Audit Browser Extension Permissions Before They Get Hijacked

How to Audit Browser Extension Permissions Before They Get Hijacked

A trusted browser extension can be quietly sold and weaponized overnight. Learn how to audit extension permissions, spot dangerous access, and lock down your browser before you get hijacked.

6/27/2026·12 min read
How to Safely Migrate Your Passwords Out of a Breached Manager

How to Safely Migrate Your Passwords Out of a Breached Manager

Got a breach notice from your password manager? Learn how to safely migrate your passwords, rotate credentials, and lock down your accounts before attackers strike.

6/27/2026·12 min read
How to Verify Open Source Software Before You Install It

How to Verify Open Source Software Before You Install It

Open source isn't automatically safe just because it's public. Learn practical steps to verify open source software before installation and avoid hidden backdoors.

6/26/2026·12 min read
How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication on Every App You Use

How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication on Every App You Use

Passwords leak — that's the baseline. Two-factor authentication adds a second layer of proof and is the highest-return security move you can make. Here's how to enable it on every app.

6/24/2026·13 min read
How to Vet Browser Extensions Before You Install Them

How to Vet Browser Extensions Before You Install Them

Browser extensions can read everything you type and every page you load. Learn how to vet extensions for permissions, publisher trust, and hidden risks before you install them.

6/20/2026·12 min read
How to Buy Software Online Safely: A Practical Guide
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How to Buy Software Online Safely: A Practical Guide

Counterfeit license keys, fake "free" versions, sketchy resellers — the software market has more scams than people realize. Here's how to spot them.

5/23/2026·3 min read
WordPress IP Blocker Pro: The Free Plugin Every WordPress Site Should Run
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WordPress IP Blocker Pro: The Free Plugin Every WordPress Site Should Run

Country-level blocking, IP-level blocking, brute-force protection — all free, all running locally on your site. A complete setup walkthrough.

5/20/2026·5 min read
The Complete WordPress Security Stack: Layered Defense Done Right
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The Complete WordPress Security Stack: Layered Defense Done Right

Four LionScripts plugins that together cover network blocking, content protection, staging-site safety, and webmaster verification. The full stack in one walkthrough.

5/19/2026·6 min read
eDarpan WordPress Protection: Content Theft Defense Done Right
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eDarpan WordPress Protection: Content Theft Defense Done Right

A full walkthrough of eDarpan WordPress Protection — right-click block, image hot-link prevention, view-source bypass defense, and bot scraper protection.

5/15/2026·4 min read