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Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Sep 9

This Thursday, my SecureInSeconds newsletter breaks down the wild tools ethical hackers use — and what they teach us about protecting ourselves.

⚡ Gadgets that sniff Wi-Fi, log keystrokes, and even screenshot your screen remotely.

👉 Don’t miss this week’s issue: www.secureinseconds.com

Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Sep 9

🤖💀 Sleeper agents… they’re in AI now.

Models that pretend to be aligned until triggered. Others that fake alignment to avoid retraining.

The blog 👉https://buff.ly/3xoVojb

Free weekly email at secureinseconds.com for more.

#AISafety #CyberSecurity #Anthropic

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Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Aug 19

True story: the last time I found a USB on the ground, my first thought was…
“I wonder what’s on it.” 👀

That spark of curiosity is exactly what hackers prey on with “USB Ninja Drops.”

On Thursday, I’m sending out a free explainer and quick defence plan

Don’t miss it: www.secureinseconds.com

Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Aug 18

🚨 3,000% rise in USB-delivered malware in the past year.
Yes, 3 thousand!

Hackers are literally dropping malicious USBs in public, waiting for curiosity to do the rest

On Thursday, I’m sending my SecureInSeconds subscribers a 60-second defence plan to beat this attack. www.secureinseconds.com

Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Aug 18

Imagine walking past a “lost” USB in your office lobby labeled ‘Confidential_2025.xlsx’…
Would you plug it in?
Hackers are betting you would.
This Thursday I’m breaking down the rise of “USB Ninja Drops” in my SecureInSeconds briefing.
👉 Sign up before then: www.secureinseconds.com

Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Jul 23

Working from home? Your Wi‑Fi is your new office front door. Don’t leave it unlocked.

Tomorrow’s email from www.secureinseconds.com includes a simple Home Network Security Guide – no tech skills needed.

Subscribe now & get my free ebook + bonus SecureAlias credits!

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Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Jul 20

Remote work rocks—until a hacker hits your unsecured Wi-Fi. With 68% of businesses hybrid in 2025, home networks are a top risk. Get my Home Network Security Checklist at www.secureinseconds.com, plus a free "S.E.C.U.R.E." ebook and SecureAlias credits. Subscribe for weekly tips! #Cybersecurity

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Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · May 27

I started SecureInSeconds—a free mailing list where I send out 1-minute tips to help regular people protect themselves online. Not tech jargon. Not fear tactics. Just the stuff you wish someone had told you sooner.
Get your free ebook when you sign up!

👉 Sign up here: secureinseconds.com

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Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Apr 30

🚨 Final Call: Founder Offer Closing Soon!

When we launched SecureAlias this week, we didn’t just launch a product.

We launched a future where your inbox belongs to you.

Founder’s Deal — 60% OFF for life — closes once the first 100 join.

Now’s the time.
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Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Apr 30

From the author of SECURE: Practical Cybersecurity

When I wrote SECURE, my goal was simple:
Make real cybersecurity accessible to real people.

SecureAlias is an extension of that mission.

Join us on Product Hunt and claim your control back:
www.producthunt.com/posts/secure...

Thank you

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Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Apr 29

ICYMI — I launched SecureAlias on Product Hunt yesterday 🎉

Create random email aliases. Stop giving away your identity
Built for privacy-first humans, not just techies

👉 30-day Pro Trial now included
🚀 Feedback welcome: www.producthunt.com/posts/secure...

#Privacy #Cybersecurity #InboxFreedom

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Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Apr 29

Protect your inbox.
Control your identity.
SecureAlias is live. 🚀

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Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Apr 27

What’s the one thing every data breach has in common?
Your email.

You only signed up for a newsletter.

What if you could protect your inbox without giving yourself away?

🛡️ A new era of email privacy is coming.
Invisible. Untrackable. Unbreakable.

👀 this space.
#SecureAlias #EmailSecurity

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Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Apr 27

Tired of giving your real email to every random website? 🚫📧

Meet SecureAlias:
Create unique aliases, block spam, and protect your inbox like a boss
Launch blog + founder deal (60% off!) live:
👉 www.secureinseconds.com/blog/2025042...

Your inbox, your rules 🔥
#Privacy #EmailSecurity #SecureAlias

Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Apr 26

Your inbox isn’t just a mailbox.

Every time you hand over your real email, you leave a trail.

What if you could sign up, but stay INVISIBLE?

🕵️‍♂️ Something new is coming.
Built for those who refuse to be tracked

Stay tuned.
Your inbox, your rules.

#Privacy #Cybersecurity #SecureInSeconds

Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Apr 23

You know that feeling when a site asks for your email…
…and you hesitate?

Now imagine never hesitating again.
No spam. No tracking. No strings.

It’s not magic.
It’s just smart.

secureinseconds.com
#SecureInSeconds #AliasRevealed #OwnYourIdentity #DigitalFreedom

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Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Apr 23

Guess what this does.
(It’s not what you think.)

Privacy is about to get a serious upgrade.
No passwords. No fake names.
Just control.

secureinseconds.com
#SecureInSeconds #AliasDrop #DigitalPrivacy #ComingSoon

Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Apr 18

🐣 Happy Easter!

Wishing you a happy day filled with family, laughter, and just a bit too much chocolate 🍫

Whether you're hosting an egg hunt, chasing sugar-hyped kids or just enjoying a quiet moment with loved ones—I hope today brings you some well-earned rest.

Have a beautiful Easter 💛
– Mat

Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Apr 13

I’ve hit the elliptical 45 mins a day for 6 months
Cardio? Great
Weight, strength, court fitness? Not so much
PT consult exposed old fears & limiting beliefs—turns out my ankles aren’t broken, just underused
“Use it or lose it"
What are you holding back?

Secureinseconds.com

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Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Apr 10

This pixel art is cool, but what it’s saying?
Even cooler.

📘 My book S.E.C.U.R.E. is finally here—your no-nonsense guide to protecting yourself online.

Available now 👉 www.secureinseconds.com/purchase

#cybersecurity #privacy #digitalwellness

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Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Apr 9

My new book is available for free for the next 24 hours at www.secureinseconds.com after that you can purchase it from Friday! Get it now!

S.E.C.U.R.E. - Practical Cybersecurity Guide | Protect Your Digital Life

Learn simple steps to protect your online privacy and stop companies & criminals from tracking your every move. Get your FREE cybersecurity guide today!

www.secureinseconds.com

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Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Apr 9

STOP SCROLLING.
In 24 hours I’m releasing S.E.C.U.R.E.
A book that shows you exactly how hackers piece together your digital life—and how to shut it down.

193 pages.
Zero tech jargon.
Free for 24 hours only.

Grab it now: www.secureinseconds.com

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Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Apr 2

Just submitted my book for printing—surreal yet fulfilling! On Apr 10, subscribers get free early digital access. After that: physical at cost + optional digital add-on. Grab the free version at secureinseconds.com. Your support means the world!

S.E.C.U.R.E. - Practical Cybersecurity Guide | Protect Your Digital Life

Learn simple steps to protect your online privacy and stop companies & criminals from tracking your every move. Get your FREE cybersecurity guide today!

secureinseconds.com

Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Apr 1

Device-free meetings, central to Gino Wickman's EOS framework, stress presence without distractions. This is tough in video calls, so I auto-hide my taskbar, use full-screen mode, silence notifications, and take handwritten notes to mimic a phone-free setting and maintain focus.

Secure in Seconds @secureinseconds.com · Apr 1

Effective communication in video conferencing is tough due to missing visual reactions, making it feel like talking to a void. Encourage camera use, reaction buttons, and direct feedback to enhance connection. Seeing a smile or reaction can greatly improve the experience.