Due to how suspicious I was about why my internet connectivity became suddenly slow, I couldn’t help but find out the problem. It was discovered that there were people connected to the Wi-Fi connection that I hadn’t authorized. With the help of professionals and research, I found out how to stop someone from using my …
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There are over 65 thousand logical computer ports most of which transport UDP and TCP data. Although these are both transport layer protocols, they work in very different ways. TCP or transmission control protocol is a reliable mode of transport that utilizes a handshake process between sender and receiver. UDP or user datagram protocol is …
Knowing for sure if a website is legitimate, safe, and free of malware will help to protect your data and privacy as a technology user. You can perform several cursory checks that can help you determine the safety of any given website. Some indicators may be obvious while others are stealthy Examining the URL, presence …
Having a smartphone means you are accepting a certain level of risk. This level is determined by factors such as: how others access it, networks you decide to connect to with it, and apps you decide to download just to name a few. One must decide the level of risk they are willing to accept …
Cookie stealing, credential harvesting, and social engineering can lead to accounts being compromised. This can happen due to weak passwords, not reviewing privacy settings, and lack of overall security best practice This article is focused on social media accounts, the risks involved, and security/privacy practices you can use to better protect your data. There are …
There are many ways to practice security online. Some of those ways are by using secure tunnels of communication like proxies, reverse proxies, and VPNs. Not only is it a good idea to use these methods when utilizing public internet but also in your home or trusted networks. No, not necessarily. It really depends on …
Secure communication is extremely important online. Having conversations in clear text provides the attackers very easy access to information, conversations, and other data. PKI and SSL are both used by web server communication and email. SSL allows PKI to be possible over the network. There is a handshake before client/server communication can continue. This is …
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Hacking started as a prank but has developed over the decades. What started as curiosity in IT systems became the medium of choice for criminals and spies. Hacking is essentially the action of breaking into an IT system. There are many techniques and procedures that hackers use to carry out their objectives. No not at …
Online gaming has become a widely accessed method of playing games. From first-person shooters to MMO games, online gaming is supported on several popular platforms including mobile, console, and PC. With the rise in high-performance gaming systems, screens, and processors, gaming machines are able to support quality multiplayer games. Possible cyber bullying, stalking, webcam/mic compromise, …
There are things you can do to help prevent certain types of browser attacks, maintain privacy, and protect you from dangerous sites. Browser extensions are very useful and we as information technology users should do everything we can to foster a society that is secure online. If you want to practice safe browsing and increase …