Hackers outsmart smart locks
A group of security researchers has uncovered a concerning security flaw in certain hotel keycard systems. Nicknamed ‘Unsaflok’, their technique uses vulnerabilities in a specific…
Is the UK about to ban ransomware payments?
A British cybersecurity expert has called for a ban on ransomware payments to hackers. In an article for The Times, Ciaran Martin, former CEO of…
What is the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark?
Consumers in the U.S. will soon see IoT devices sold with a strange little logo on the box called the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark. The…
How to Remove Malware From a Mac or PC
Here is how to get rid of malware: 1. Disconnect from the internet. 2. Boot your computer in safe mode. 3. Delete temporary files. 4.…
What Is a DDoS Attack? DDoS Meaning + 5 Prevention Tips
A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is like a digital traffic jam aimed at a website. Attackers flood the site with junk internet traffic, overwhelming it…
Deepfake pornography explosion
Research conducted by Channel 4 News, a UK nightly news show, has uncovered a massive explosion in deepfake pornography. According to the program, more than…
What Is AES Encryption? A Guide to the Advanced Encryption Standard
The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is an algorithm that uses a strong password (secret key) to scramble your files and messages, making them unreadable to…