Knowing how vulnerable our passwords are is essential in a world where digital interactions predominate and online security is becoming more and more of a priority. This excellent infographic developed by Hive Systems highlights the stunning truth of how rapidly brute force techniques can be used by hackers to break various types of passwords. It illustrates the varying degrees of security offered by different combinations of letters, numbers, and symbols as we delve into the realm of...

People should beware of spyware because it stealthily infiltrates devices, compromising privacy, stealing sensitive information, and potentially enabling unauthorized surveillance or criminal activities.

Your device and personal information are significantly at risk when you download apps from unknown sources. These sources often distribute malware disguised as trustworthy apps. They may also include hidden features that can hijack your smartphone's resources, resulting in poor performance, high battery consumption, or total device failure. Additionally, these sources avoid the rigorous security checks carried out by legitimate app stores, which increases the risk of encountering phony or...

To protect their child's privacy and security, parents should exercise caution and avoid posting their child's report cards online or on social media. Report cards often contain sensitive information, such as grades, the school's name and location, and the Learner’s Reference Number, which malicious actors can use for identity theft or other cybercrimes. Furthermore, making report cards public may expose children to ridicule or comparisons with their peers, causing unnecessary stress....

Many proud parents like to advertise their children’s accomplishments with customized bumper stickers on their cars. The problem is those stickers and decals reveal information that could give criminals an edge, like where your children go to school or how many people are in your family.

Are you always getting caught by fun and interactive filters online? Watch out, as you can unknowingly be disclosing your personal information to the public. This is demonstrated by the current trend in which users can enter both their own and other people's birthdays. The filter would generate an image of two moon phases joined together based on the dates. It jeopardizes not only your birthday but also other people’s birthdays you decided to share on your platform. This information is...

Generation Z has a natural touch with gadgets. Still, they are children and are not aware of the danger that awaits them in the cyber world. Like their elders, it is our job to prioritize their security over entertainment. We can do this by implementing Parental Control on their devices.

February 15, 2023 22:04 (on 2/16/23) |  0 | QR Ready | 1 minute read