Hacking

Has your Facebook been hacked? Here's what you should do: Header image
Has your Facebook been hacked? Here’s what you should do
Facebook is one of the most popular social media platforms. Friends and family use it to connect and share information, pictures, videos, and updates. Sadly, hackers have also discovered how lucrative it can...
Mar 29, 2024
5 min read
How to tell if your Twitter (X) was hacked, and what to do next: Header image
How to tell if your Twitter (X) was hacked, and what to do next
X, formerly Twitter, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, is one of the most popular social media platforms on the planet. But because of its popularity and notoriety, Twitter (X) is also a prime...
Mar 1, 2024
6 min read
What is a credential stuffing attack? The meaning and prevention: Header image
What is a credential stuffing attack? The meaning and prevention
Educating yourself on various types of online threats can help keep you and your information safe. One type of online attack is credential stuffing, a method that threatens your online accounts and login...
Feb 20, 2024
5 min read
Has your email been hacked? Here's what to do right away: Header image
Has your email been hacked? Here’s what to do right away
Email has become the preferred method of communication for most of us. Consequently, it’s a horrifying experience to find out your email account has been hacked or that someone is using it to...
Feb 8, 2024
5 min read
What is an exploit? Definition, types, and infamous examples: Header image
What is an exploit? Definition, types, and infamous examples
There are so many terms used in cybersecurity that it’s sometimes hard to keep them all straight. Most people have heard about “exploits,” but some of us may not fully understand what they...
Feb 2, 2024
5 min read
What is social engineering in security and how do you recognize it? Header image
What is social engineering in security, and how do you recognize it?
Social engineering is a manipulative technique that cybercriminals and hackers use to gain access to systems, information, or credentials. It has been a major threat since the earliest days of the internet, and...
Dec 14, 2023
5 min read
Who is a black hat hacker, and what are black hat techniques? Header image
Who is a black hat hacker, and what are the black hat techniques?
We’ve all heard the term “hacker,” but did you know there are many different types? The most common types of hackers are black hat hackers. But there are also white hat, gray hat, and...
Nov 7, 2023
5 min read
What is a Man in the Middle (MITM) attack? (Header image)
What is a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack?
Man-in-the-middle attacks are just another thing we must worry about when using modern technology. Each threat comes with its own set of rules and dangers. However, MITM attacks present end users with a...
Oct 27, 2023
5 min read
Brute force attacks: What they are and how they work: Header image
Brute force attacks: What they are and how they work
Hackers use dozens of methods to break into servers, mobile devices, and accounts. One of these is called a brute force attack. It’s a simple but effective technique that results in data breaches,...
Oct 25, 2023
5 min read
How smishing works and how to spot a smishing attack: Header image
How smishing works and how to spot a smishing attack
Cybercriminals use a plethora of techniques to breach systems, steal data, launch malware campaigns, and cause damage. One of the most popular tools of the trade is smishing. But what is smishing, how...
Sep 20, 2023
13 min read