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What does a compromised password mean? A simple guide to staying safe online
Passwords are still a common first line of defense for online accounts, but they're not a security guarantee on their own. A compromised password can give someone else the opportunity to access an acc...
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What can someone do with your IP address? Real risks and how to stay protected
Though they’re foundational to a functioning internet, many people don’t understand what Internet Protocol (IP) addresses are or how they work. At the same time, there’s a fair amount of fearmon...
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Your guide to setting up and using a VPN on Starlink
Starlink can connect you from places traditional internet can't reach, but its network works differently from a typical home broadband setup. That difference matters if you want to use a virtual priva...
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Can a Wi-Fi owner see what websites you visit on your phone?
When you connect your phone to someone else's Wi-Fi, you hand part of your internet connection to a network you don't control because your traffic passes through a third-party network that can log met...
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Kronos Private Cloud (KPC) ransomware attack: What happened and what can be learned
When a payroll platform goes offline, the disruption can extend far beyond a single company. That’s what happened during the Kronos Private Cloud (KPC) ransomware attack, disclosed in December 2021,...
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Linux security explained: A guide to protecting your system
Linux has a reputation for solid security, but the real story is more practical than that. Security on Linux comes from how the system is built and from what you choose to run, expose, and update over...
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Elliptic curve cryptography explained: How ECC works, why it matters, and where it’s used
As digital communication expands across devices and networks, the need for efficient and reliable encryption continues to grow. Elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) has become a standard solution due to ...
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Golden ticket attack: What it is and how to defend against it
In many Windows environments, Active Directory (AD) is responsible for authenticating users and controlling access to systems. When attackers gain deep access to these identity systems, they can forge...
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Google Shielded Email: What it is and alternatives you can use today
Google was reported in 2024 to be working on a new feature called Shielded Email that would let users create email aliases for sign-ups without revealing their primary address. However, this feature h...
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Password attacks: Common types and how to prevent them
Passwords control access to nearly every digital service, from personal banking to corporate networks. Attackers exploit this with automated tools to steal, guess, or capture credentials at scale. Thi...
