In today’s digital age, technology has seeped into every corner of our lives. From smart appliances that make our homes more comfortable to the latest apps that streamline our work and personal tasks, we are living in a world that is increasingly driven by technology. But have you ever wondered about the relationship between the cutting-edge devices you use daily […]
Navigating the Fast Lane: Understanding How Tech Outpaces Policy
Phishing Attacks Unveiled: A Comprehensive Guide to Protect Yourself from Online Scams
Welcome to your comprehensive guide on phishing attacks and how you can protect yourself from online scams. In today’s digital age, where technology is increasingly intertwined with our daily lives, it’s crucial to stay informed about the potential threats that lurk in the virtual world. Phishing, in particular, has emerged as a prominent concern, with cybercriminals using deceptive tactics to […]
Demystifying the Cloud: An Introduction to Cloud Computing and Storage
In today’s increasingly interconnected world, you’ve probably heard the term “the cloud” thrown around in conversations about technology and data storage. But what exactly is the cloud, and how does it impact our digital lives? Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or someone new to the concept, I’ll help you unravel the mysteries of cloud computing and storage, providing a beginner-friendly […]
Privacy in the Digital Age: Historical Perspectives and Future Implications
Privacy is a fundamental human right that has been at the heart of many debates and discussions in today’s digital age. With the rapid advancement of technology, we have become increasingly connected to the internet, devices and platforms, making it easier for businesses and governments to gather and use our data. As a result, it is essential for us to […]
Should You Buy a Solid-State Drive?
WHAT IS A SOLID-STATE DRIVE? In order to get a handle on what a Solid-State Drive is, we need to sort of understand what the term “solid state” means. In short, when we say “solid state,” we mean electronic circuitry that is built entirely of semiconductors. It may help to understand what NOT “solid state” would be. Older televisions and […]
Are You Safe Using Snapchat?
The process of writing this article was much more educational than I anticipated. I started out to write about a breach of Snapchat usernames and phone numbers, so I could warn readers about using this service. Then I found out about the photo leaks—and more. I also found a significant amount of naiveté demonstrated by some of the bloggers who […]
…and from the “whatever happened to” department…
Just about a year ago, the Infotech security space was all ablaze with noise about this thing called “BadBIOS.” This was a scary bug, for several reasons. First, it was new, which meant that before the security researchers could come up with the cure for it, it could do a lot of damage; but that’s not unique. Second, it had […]
Do You Use Free Programs and Services?
There have been several incidents in recent memory in which a service provider has stopped providing a free service or stopped providing service altogether. Most recently, the developers of TrueCrypt, a disk encryption product, announced that they were stopping all development and support of their product. They went so far as to alert users that the product should not be […]
When is a Cell Phone More than a Cell Phone?
answer: ALWAYS. It is a rare circumstance when our United States Supreme Court agrees so completely as they did in the case of Riley v. California: all nine of the Justices agreed that law enforcement officers DO need a search warrant to examine the contents of your cell phone. This question is no longer about seeing who called and whom […]
What is Do Not Track; Why it Matters
The internet is a cool place, is it not? We now have access to information on a scale not dreamed of by our parents; our grandparents didn’t even know a lot of this information even existed. You can find countless places to pursue any of your interests. Some of the material is provided by subscription, and it’s up to you, […]