Security

Hashing vs encryption vs encoding: The differences explained (Header image)
Our digital world runs on data. And data needs to be constantly formatted, verified, and secured. Every day, your data is encoded, encrypted, or hashed when you go online to write an email,...
Jul 17, 2023
5 min read
What is white hat hacking? Here's how ethical hacking works (Header image)
If you think the words “hacker” and “cybercriminal” are synonymous, you are in for a big surprise. Hacker culture began years before personal computers were invented and decades before the internet went mainstream....
Jul 17, 2023
5 min read
Not all skills used by hackers and cybercriminals relate to computing. In fact, when coding gets a hacker nowhere, they turn to a classic technique used by scammers and con artists: social engineering....
Jul 17, 2023
8 min read
Red hat hacking: Understanding the vigilante hacker (Header image)
Hackers wear many “hats.” There’s black hat hacking, but there’s also white hat, green hat, blue hat, red hat, and others. Some do it for the money. Others seek to cause havoc and...
Jul 17, 2023
10 min read
16 common hacking signs: How to tell you've been compromised (Header image)
How many devices and accounts do you use every day? From personal social media to work-related email accounts and messaging apps, the digital landscape continues to expand. And with this expansion, your data’s...
Jul 17, 2023
7 min read
What is WebHelper, that suspicious process in your Task Manager? (Header image)
Is your computer running slow? Do you see too many ads and pop-ups? If so, your Mac might be infected with WebHelper, one of those malicious apps that has given users worldwide nothing...
Jul 17, 2023
5 min read
What is Wave Browser and how do you remove it from your Mac? (Header image)
What do you get when you combine a browser hijacker with adware, spyware, and a program that can self-install and make changes to your computer? Wave Browser is what you get. While some...
Jul 17, 2023
5 min read
Locky 101: What you need to know about the 2016 ransomware (Header image)
Locky, the ransomware malware introduced in 2016, has infected millions of users worldwide, affecting Mac and Windows operating systems alike. While the original Locky is not active, some variants are still out there...
Jul 17, 2023
7 min read