What Is WPA3? A Guide to the Latest Wi-Fi Security Standard
Your personal information, login credentials, and browsing habits all have market value, and that has turned data theft into a profitable pastime for anyone who has the time or inclination…
Cybersecurity
Fast‑Flux Attacks: How They Work and How to Stop Them
Malicious websites disguised as legitimate ones are nothing new. But what you might not know is that these websites can be built on highly resilient networks that make them extremely…
Privacy Engineering: Principles, Frameworks, and Best Practices
When software collects user data, privacy risks usually come down to poor system design, not malicious intent. Extra form fields get saved, background logs hold onto location coordinates, and third-party…
What Is DNS Protection? What It Can (And Can’t) Protect You From
The domain name system (DNS) is responsible for translating web addresses into the IP addresses computers use to connect to each other, making it an essential part of the internet.…
What Is a Data Breach?
A number you don’t recognize calls your phone. Then another. Your inbox fills with loan offers and insurance quotes you never asked for. You haven’t handed your details to anyone…
Safe Sexting: Technical Tips to Keep Your Photos Secure
Sexting has become a common form of communication in modern dating. It’s the exchange of sexually explicit (or suggestive) messages online, which can often include pictures or recordings. Like any…
TKIP Explained: How It Works and Why It’s No Longer Secure
The Wi-Fi Alliance, working with the IEEE 802.11i task group, introduced the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) in 2002 to address weaknesses in the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security standard.…
The Pegasus Email Scam: How Cybercriminals Try to Trick You
The Pegasus email scam is circulating again. Cybercriminals claim they've been spying on you or have hacked your device with Pegasus malware. These claims are false and designed to make…
What Is SSL Inspection? How It Works and Risks Explained
SSL inspection is a very common practice in high-risk departments where sensitive data runs the risk of being compromised. On the other hand, SSL inspection can also introduce a privacy…
What Is Pharming? How It Works, Types, and Prevention
Pharming attacks are often more dangerous than regular phishing attacks because they can happen without any direct action from you. That makes them much harder to detect. You can be…