Hacking

What to do if your Apple ID is hacked and how to prevent it
Your Apple ID is the gateway to the entire macOS and iOS ecosystems. A lot of features on both macOS and iOS rely on an Apple ID — the main one being iCloud....
Sep 26, 2024
8 min read
Has your Gmail been hacked? Here's how to tell and how to recover your account (Header image)
Has your Gmail been hacked? Here’s how to tell and how to recover your account
Google has built some strong security features into Gmail, like two-factor authentification and encryption, making it difficult for cybercriminals to pull off a Gmail password hack. However, not all users activate 2FAs, and...
Aug 14, 2024
11 min read
How to check if your phone is hacked, and what to do if it is
Although Apple’s iOS system is built for privacy and security, any device, system, and network can be hacked — even an iPhone. As alarming as that sounds, don’t worry. There are ways to...
Aug 14, 2024
7 min read
Can your WhatsApp be hacked? Here's why you might be at risk (Header image)
Can your WhatsApp be hacked? Here’s why you might be at risk
With over 2 billion active users worldwide and strong security features, WhatsApp is the world’s most used mobile messenger.  Users love it because it runs on both iPhone and Android and is fast,...
Aug 1, 2024
14 min read
Snapchat hacked? Here's how to tell if your account is compromised (Header image)
Snapchat hacked? How to tell if your account is compromised
Snapchat is one of the world’s most popular social media networks, competing side by side with TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media giants. With 557 million users worldwide, the platform is especially...
Jul 18, 2024
9 min read
Is your TikTok hacked? (Header image)
Is your TikTok hacked? Here are the telltale signs
Are you having a hard time getting into your TikTok account? Has your password suddenly changed, or has someone posted videos without your permission or sent messages from your account? If you are...
Jul 18, 2024
9 min read
What is spear phishing? Extensive guide with real-life examples: Header image
What is spear phishing? Extensive guide with real-life examples
Spear phishing is a targeted attempt to trick you into divulging your personal information. Attackers do this by pretending to be someone you know and are likely to trust. The fact that these...
Jun 26, 2024
11 min read
What is bluesnarfing? Meaning, examples, and how to avoid it: Header image
What is bluesnarfing? Meaning, examples, and how to avoid it
Bluesnarfing is an old-school method for hacking devices and downloading personal information over a Bluetooth connection without the user’s knowledge. These cyberattacks usually give the attacker limited access to data, only including things...
Jun 17, 2024
9 min read
What is whaling? Here's how hackers catch the big fish (Header image)
What is whaling, or whale phishing? Here’s how whaling attacks work
To define whale phishing we must understand the phases of a whaling attack and how it works. In this case, it starts with a cybercriminal, or a group of them, searching for a...
Jun 7, 2024
8 min read
What is bluejacking, and how can you stay safe from it? Header image
What is bluejacking, and how can you stay safe from it?
Bluejacking is where an attacker sends an unsolicited pop-up message to you over Bluetooth. This can be done for a number of reasons. Most of these reasons are relatively harmless, but sometimes, bluejacking...
Jun 7, 2024
9 min read