Journal · week 17 · 2026

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The restaurant QR code is not always the one you think.

A sticker placed over the original, and the menu becomes a fake payment page. We spent a month observing this in Lyon, Paris and Bordeaux. What we learned — and how to stay safe.

By Mohamed ESSID·April 24, 2026·8 min read
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7 articles · updated April 24, 2026
Security basics · April 18, 2026 · 6 min read

Why your bank still asks for a password in 2026.

Spoiler: it's not about security. A breakdown of PSD2 regulatory constraints and what you can actually do to work around them.

By Mohamed ESSID·Read
Security basics · April 11, 2026 · 5 min read

Three VPN myths you need to stop repeating.

No, a VPN doesn't make you anonymous. No, it doesn't "encrypt the internet". And yes, it's still useful. A no-nonsense guide.

By Mohamed ESSID·Read
Security basics · April 3, 2026 · 7 min read

Android permissions: what it really means when an app asks for your microphone.

Android explains permissions poorly. We translated the seven most dangerous ones into plain language, with the questions to ask before tapping "Allow".

By Mohamed ESSID·Read
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Phishing · March 27, 2026 · 9 min read

The "Parcel awaiting delivery" SMS: anatomy of a scam that still works.

Why does this old trick keep fooling thousands of people every month? We break down the system, from the sending server to the stolen bank details.

By Mohamed ESSID·Read
Passwords · March 20, 2026 · 6 min read

A strong password is useless if your email is compromised.

Email is the master key to your digital life. How to protect it for real — without becoming paranoid.

By Mohamed ESSID·Read
VPN · March 12, 2026 · 7 min read

Is the train station Wi-Fi really dangerous in 2026?

You hear everything and its opposite. An honest answer, based on what HTTPS actually protects today — and what it still doesn't.

By Mohamed ESSID·Read
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