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Apr 23, 2024

Top 10 Critical Hacks of All Time

Hacking, by definition, is gaining unauthorized access to data in a system or computer. Now, many of us are familiar with hacks or threats of such to our personal data—spam emails, scammers via your phone, and clickbait viruses that can really be a pain to deal with.

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Apr 23, 2024

What is Cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, use disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.

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Apr 23, 2024

The Importance Of Data Privacy

Consumer Privacy, the new hot topic in the industry. Organizations focused on building their brand and doing the right thing are focusing a lot of attention on their privacy protections.

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The Cost of Free Wi-Fi

The flexibility to work remotely, from any location in the world, is a tempting offer. But without proper internet security knowledge and protocols, remote work may lead to unexpected harm to your personal and business data. The culprit? Your Wi-Fi networks. In fact, free Wi-Fi might come at a price you’re not willing to pay.

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Identity Theft

Identity theft is when someone impersonates you and uses your personal data like your credit cards, name, Social Security number, etc. Bad actors use it to impersonate you.

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How to control who has access to your personal information

Imagine a world where you have complete control over your personal information. You can decide who sees it, how they use it, and for how long. It’s a world where you’re not just a product being sold to the highest bidder. It’s a world where you’re in control.

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How to Keep Your Devices’ Software Up to Date

Keeping your devices’ software up to date is one of the most important things you can do to protect them from security vulnerabilities and improve their performance. Software updates often include security patches that can fix known vulnerabilities, as well as new features and bug fixes.‍

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Opting Out of Tracking and Advertising: Protecting Your Online Privacy

In our digitally connected world, it often feels like our every online move is being watched. Companies use tracking and advertising techniques to collect data on our online behavior, which can feel invasive and concerning.

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The Dark Web

First off, what even is the dark web and why should you care about it? Think of the regular Internet. Think of what Google does for the Internet – they index the entire thing to make it easy for you to find things based on searching for whatever you want.

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How to Protect Your Accounts from Being Hacked

In today’s digital world, it’s more important than ever to protect your accounts from being hacked. Hackers can steal your personal information, financial information, and even your identity. They can also use your hacked accounts to spread malware or spam.

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Risk Management

Risk definition come in many forms and is often referred to as risk management. We find the easiest way to describe is simply as the possibility of something bad happening. Risk involves uncertainty about an activity with respect to something that humans value, often focusing on negative, undesirable consequences. None of us want something bad to happen and itspre-wired in our heads to assess the risk of a situation that is presented to us.

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Apr 1, 2024

Compromised Password

After using the same password for multiple online accounts, Anonymous discovers her email has been hacked. The attackers use the stolen information to access other accounts, changing passwords and personal details, leaving Anonymous feeling powerless and violated.

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Mar 25, 2024

Targeted Phishing

Anonymous receives an email seemingly from her bank, congratulating her on a new scholarship program. Clicking the link in the email takes her to a fake login page, unknowingly handing over her bank credentials to scammers. Her savings are drained within hours, leaving her financially vulnerable and distrustful of online interactions.

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Mar 18, 2024

Social Media Slander

Anonymous wakes up to find his social media flooded with hateful messages and accusations. An anonymous user has created fake profiles, impersonating him to spread rumors and damage his reputation, hindering his career opportunities and causing emotional distress.

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Smart Home Security

David relies on smart home devices for convenience. However, a security vulnerability in his smart speaker allows hackers to gain access. They use the microphone and camera to spy on his family and even exploit vulnerabilities in other connected devices, potentially exposing personal information and compromising their safety.

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Online Shopping

John falls victim to a social media scam. What looks like an enticing advertisement for a "miracle weight loss product" with glowing fake reviews leads him to a fraudulent website. He enters his personal and financial information to purchase the product, which never arrives, and his data is likely sold to other criminals on the dark web.

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Digital Identity and Medical Mix-up

Tina experiences a frustrating ordeal when she attempts to renew her driver's license. Due to a data breach at a previous doctor's office, her stolen information is used to generate a fake medical record, causing delays, and requiring extensive verification procedures. This highlights the impact of data breaches on personal lives and administrative processes.

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Catfishing

Lisa engages in online dating, connecting with someone who seems perfect. Over months, they build an emotional connection, with Lisa sharing personal details and even sending money to support the "relationship." However, upon investigation, she discovers she has been catfished, with all the information used to manipulate and exploit her.

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Cyberbullying

Ethan faces constant cyberbullying from a group of online acquaintances. Through anonymous messages and social media posts, they subject him to humiliation and threats, causing emotional trauma and impacting his well-being.

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Data Breach

After receiving a notification, Maria discovers her personal information was compromised in a data breach at a major retailer. Worried about potential identity theft and financial fraud, she faces the hassle of monitoring accounts and changing passwords, feeling vulnerable and insecure.

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Public Wi-Fi

Anonymous uses the free Wi-Fi without realizing the network is unsecured. Hackers intercept her unencrypted data, including login credentials and academic documents, potentially compromising her privacy and academic performance.

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