What if I told you hacking started with a toy whistle and a curious ear? Long before memes about “hackers in hoodies,” people with soldering irons and a knack for sound were playing with phone networks. They weren’t stealing millions. They were exploring. Then the internet arrived. Curiosity met connectivity. And hacking shifted—from a subculture…
If the word “hacker” makes you think of hoodies and stolen passwords, you’re only seeing one side of the story. Not all hackers are criminals. Some are the internet’s locksmiths—testing doors so defenders can fix broken locks before thieves arrive. Others are burglars. And many operate in the confusing middle. This guide unpacks the ethics…
If you think the cost of a data breach is just fines, lawyers, and a new firewall, think again. The real bill shows up months later—in customer churn, reputational damage, missed product launches, and a team that’s stretched thin. You can pay the invoices. You can settle the lawsuits. But you can’t buy back trust…
You walk into a polling place. You press a button or fill in a bubble. It feels simple. But behind that one vote is a web of databases, devices, networks, and people. That complex system now sits in the crosshairs of hackers, influence operators, and opportunists looking to cause chaos—or bend the story of the…
Your car isn’t just a machine anymore—it’s a moving network of computers, sensors, and apps connected to the internet. That’s great for convenience. It’s also what makes modern vehicles tempting targets for hackers. Could someone really unlock, track, or even manipulate a car from miles away? In a few headline-making cases, yes. But there’s more…
Imagine someone you’ve never met knows where you slept last night, what you bought this week, whether you’re moving, if you’re in debt, or if you might be expecting a baby. Creepy, right? Now imagine they can package that into a neat profile, sell it to anyone with a budget, and you’ll never be notified….
If an attacker stole one valid password to your network this afternoon, how far could they go? For most organizations, the honest answer is “too far.” That’s the uncomfortable truth driving the rise of Zero Trust, a modern security approach that assumes trust is a vulnerability—and eliminates it wherever it hides. Here’s the short version:…
If you’ve ever spun up a quick Google Sheet, tried a free project tool, or used your personal phone to grab a work file “just this once,” you’ve touched Shadow IT. It’s the software, cloud services, and devices employees use without IT’s approval. It feels helpful in the moment. It’s fast. It gets work done….
If you think outer space is too far away for cyberattacks to matter, consider this: your GPS directions, satellite TV, weather forecast, and even parts of the global internet rely on satellites. Space is now a critical piece of our digital infrastructure. And like any connected system, it’s on the radar of cyber adversaries. Here’s…
What happens when your fingerprint leaks? You can change a password in 10 seconds. You’ll have that fingerprint for life. Biometrics—fingerprints, facial recognition, voice, even your heartbeat—are quickly becoming our everyday keys. You tap your thumb to unlock your phone, glance at a screen to pay, and soon you’ll use a passkey (backed by biometrics)…
