Chances are you use biometrics every day to unlock your devices without giving the process much thought. The technology is the latest advancement in security and the protection of devices against unwanted intrusion....
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...
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is a method of securing data during transport to keep it safe. It’s often referred to as “military-grade” encryption because the United States government was the first to adopt...
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...
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...
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,...
The smarter your home, the more vulnerable it is to attacks. Many of us love the convenience of automatic door locks, security cameras, and smart assistants. Unfortunately, these internet of things (IoT) devices...
Imagine a malware so self-sufficient that it can clone itself, infect computers without interacting with the victim, and scan through online networks seeking out other devices to infect. It may sound like something...
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...
Online privacy is a major issue these days, and many apps, software, and extensions promise to keep your data safe. From VPN providers to private browsers and ad blockers, it’s hard to keep...