Online By Design

11/20/2025

I can't say that this is a surprise to me. With the increasing use of in plus the increasing bloat and complexity of and other middlemen platforms, major online service outages are going to become more and more of a norm.
Clean up and optimize your code. Reduce bloat. Monitor your systems. Don't trust a statistical model based bot to do it all for you.

Microsoft said today that the Aisuru botnet hit its Azure network with a 15.72 terabits per second (Tbps) DDoS attack, launched from over 500,000 IP addresses.

10/07/2025

Most phones leak massive amounts of metadata even when you think you’re secure. In my latest guide, I show you how to fortify and ghost your Android phone.

🔒 Step-by-step setup for privacy-minded users
⚙️ Tools, settings, and app tweaks that actually work
🛰️ Built for people who want control, not compromise

Android as an online ghost: anonymous setup, anti-hacking hardening, Private DNS + WireGuard, CoMaps, Proton & FairEmail, Google Voice, de-Google swap

10/07/2025

09/20/2025

MEGA is the cheapest AND most secure (zero knowledge encryption, like Proton) cloud storage SaaS platform that I have found... as well as the most operating system friendly. Linux, Android, Windows, iOS, OSX. They also have the most flexible VPN I have found anywhere. It will absolutely work on any device which can support a WireGuard VPN connection... FLAWLESSLY. No lag. Additionally, their downloading and uploading is extremely snappy. There's also a secure password manager and secure chats/video chats which you can sponsor with your contacts (like Zoom, but cheaper).
I don't need the extra free storage that comes with a referral because I have the Pro plan... but I noticed that this referral lets me offer an additional 5GB to the free 20GB you get with signup. And I really adore this service... I am actually downgrading my Proton Suite account just to accommodate MEGA. You know it is damned good if I am pulling back from Proton... I have been a fierce loyalist to their company for 15 years.
Soooo if you want to obtain some free secure storage that is away from the not so secure cloud giants (Apple, Google, Microsoft, Dropbox, etc), shoot me an email because it's email invite only (feel free to use an email alias - I am).
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✨ At Online By Design LLC, I specialize in managed support for individuals and small businesses — from web design and hosting to secure systems and digital content. My focus is on affordable, reliable, and transparent tech solutions that make your online presence seamless and stress-free. If you’re ready to simplify your digital world, let’s connect: https://Online-By-Design.com

08/12/2025

While the customer is not always right, the customer is always the customer. If they're wrong, allow them to be wrong with dignity and respect.

06/21/2025

🚨 1.6 Billion Logins Compromised Across Apple, Google, Facebook & More
Your data may already be circulating on the dark web.

A massive data breach has exposed 1.6 billion login credentials—including emails and passwords linked to major platforms like Apple, Facebook, and Google. This isn’t just a headline—it’s a wake-up call.

🔒 At Online-By-Design.com, I help small businesses and individuals secure their digital presence, monitor for breaches, and implement practical solutions that protect their identity and customer data.

📌 If you've reused passwords across platforms, now is the time to take action:
✔️ Change passwords
✔️ Enable multi-factor authentication
✔️ Run a security checkup on all accounts

Need help? Let's talk about how to protect your website, your accounts, and your future. Your digital safety isn’t optional—it’s critical.

https://www.newsweek.com/16-billion-logins-stolen-data-breach-apple-facebooks-google-2088231

Researchers said that the breach could be the largest of its kind in history.

06/11/2025

Learn how to leverage information systems to boost business efficiency, enhance customer service, and scale smarter—plus tips on system integration and support....

Learn how to leverage information systems to boost business efficiency, enhance customer service, and scale smarter—plus tips on system integration and support.

06/08/2025

Even on a network with "clean" devices, at least 30% of your network traffic is made up of trackers built into the software and websites you use every day.

Think you're safe? Think again.

Protect your data. Protect your business.

06/07/2025

Think your Instagram account was hacked? Learn how to detect the signs, secure your data, recover access, and prevent future attacks with expert security tips....

Think your Instagram account was hacked? Learn how to detect the signs, secure your data, recover access, and prevent future attacks with expert security tips.

06/07/2025

In business, only a few leaders create lasting value. This guide explores the core qualities that set great leaders apart—and how to become one yourself....

06/05/2025

We’ve been taught that standing alone makes us strong, that freedom means doing whatever we want, and that survival belongs to the loudest voice in the room.

But that’s not strength. That’s fear in disguise.

True strength is built in community.
True freedom comes with responsibility.
True survival demands wisdom.

We don’t thrive by dominating—we thrive by connecting, grounding, and choosing the long game over the quick win.

Let’s start building a future rooted in truth, not ego.

04/22/2025

EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS/CUSTOMERS COME FIRST - NOT SHORT-TERM PROFITS! You CANNOT build a sustainable company with loyal employees and clients/customers if you are lying, manipulating, and abusing them. Period.

Just FYI, most of this is ILLEGAL FOR AN EMPLOYER TO DO TO YOU. It is classified as WORKPLACE ABUSE/BULLYING. If you experience this... CONTACT BOTH HR (if there is one) AND THE EEOC IMMEDIATELY. It is their job to protect you, and if HR drops the ball, you can sue the entire company including the ones who abused you.

Here’s how to identify emerging, moderate and severe gaslighting, and how to deal with them.