What Is a Wi-Fi Router and What Does It Do?
A router is your home network’s central control tower. It directs internet traffic to your devices (phones, laptops, tablets, etc.) and keeps them all connected…
Government says to add cybersecurity to your back-to-school list
The National Initiative For Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS), an initiative managed by a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) component, has advised parents to add…
Proxy vs. VPN: 6 Differences You Need to Know
Sometimes you’ll see settings for a VPN or proxy on your device. What are these mysterious networking terms – and why do they matter?
What Is a Whaling Attack (Whale Phishing) + How Can You Prevent It?
Whale phishing is a cyberattack that specifically targets high-level executives (CEOs and CTOs) within an organization, aiming to steal sensitive information or authorize fraudulent financial…
What Is Encryption and How Does It Work?
Encryption is the process of converting readable information into a secret code to protect it from unauthorized access. Only individuals with the correct key can…
What Is Captcha and How Does It Work?
While most of the time this is a quick step before you can continue your activity, many people wonder what a CAPTCHA is? And what is its purpose?
Google Dark Web Monitoring goes free – so what?
Google has announced plans to make their dark web monitoring tool free for all registered users. Previously this scanning service was restricted to paying Google…