Yohan Perera from Colombo, Sri Lanka writes about Cyber Security, E-Commerce, Social Issues, Family and Relationships, Current Affairs, and Religion
Last year, I warned you about Eclipse Earn, a cryptocurrency scam that used professional websites and fake celebrity endorsements to lure unsuspecting victims. Unfortunately, this scam hasn’t disappeared—it continues to operate under various new names, deceiving more investors. These fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated, and it’s crucial to stay aware of such schemes. Today, I…
This blog has been around for nearly five years, yet this is only my second post about WordPress. The reason is simple: most WordPress content out there is noise—recycled tutorials, shallow listicles, and SEO-driven fluff. I don’t write unless I have something meaningful to say, and when it comes to WordPress, that bar is high….
My friend Nimendra James once remarked that we’re living in an information economy—one where time and data have become the most valuable commodities. Most Sri Lankans may not realize it, but when used strategically, data can be worth more than a mine of gold—especially when it’s data about you. Data can be collected for both…
The Hollywood film Tears of the Sun, starring Bruce Willis as a U.S. Navy SEAL, is set against the backdrop of a fictional civil war and ethnic cleansing in Nigeria. While the film centers on ethnic violence, it echoes the brutal reality many parts of the African Continent continue to face. On the other hand,…
There are many websites owned by Sri Lankans that are WordPress-driven. WordCamp Sri Lanka, held in 2017, saw 183 local users come together to share ideas and grow the community—proof that WordPress has a strong presence here. However, with popularity comes risk. When it comes to WordPress security, most blog posts echo the same advice—use…
On March 6, Al Jazeera’s Head to Head aired an interview between journalist Mehdi Hasan and former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The episode, later released on YouTube, purported to hold Wickremesinghe accountable but exposed Al Jazeera’s own double standards in the process. Hasan, known for his aggressive questioning, selectively framed issues while sidestepping contradictions…
Our daily lives are filled with subtle threats to our privacy, often without us even realizing it. In my 2021 blog post, “Four Mistakes That Could Undermine Your Privacy,” I discussed some of these hidden risks. That same year, I also wrote “I’m Sticking with WhatsApp: Here’s Why?” in response to the mass exodus of…
When I was a toddler, there weren’t many pesticide or insecticide brands available. The only household insecticide we had was Baygon, which we used to deal with houseflies, mosquitoes, and other harmful insects. Aerosol sprays didn’t exist back then. Instead, insecticides were applied using a “Manual Pump Action Sprayer”—a tool that’s now considered a collector’s…
I was compelled to write this blog post after seeing a Facebook post by a psychiatrist in Sri Lanka warning parents about the addictive nature of social media. While her concerns are valid and factually correct, my issue is that many professionals today focus solely on demonizing social media. Instead of repeatedly emphasizing its negative…
In today’s digital age, social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok have become integral parts of our daily lives. These platforms offer a wide range of opportunities for children, from learning and creativity to social interaction. However, with these opportunities come potential risks, including exposure to inappropriate content, online predators, and…
