Aaron Weaver

Capitol Riots Remind Us of One Overlooked Aspect of Cybersecurity

The riots at the U.S. Capitol this week unnerved people all across the globe. How could such an important location have such underwhelming security? As disturbing as it was to witness the physical breach of the building, it also exposed the government to a potentially massive digital breach. After the various blatant cyber attacks on…
What Is the ‘the Cloud’ and Is My Data Safe There?

If you have a device that was made in the last five years, you no doubt get constant pings about ‘the cloud.’ Tech companies are eager to have you transfer your data and documents into their cloud storage. If you haven’t made the switch, this move is understandably daunting. ‘The cloud’ doesn’t exactly sound like…
How to Protect Your Bitcoin From Getting Hacked

Love it or hate it, Bitcoin won’t go away. While it’s risky enough to put your money in such a volatile market, many people also worry about the security of their Bitcoin. This article will help give you the tools to protect your investment. Bitcoin Is Fairly Secure, But the Places You Keep It Might…
Kim Kardashian & Dua Lipa Headline 2020’s Celebrity Hacked List

Kim Kardashian has always been on the frontline of trendiness. As cybersecurity issues reached record highs in 2020, Kardashian was right there, getting hacked. But she wasn’t the only celebrity to fall victim to online bandits. From Kardashian to Dua Lipa to more, let’s take a look at the biggest names to get hacked in…
How to Spot Fake News And Protect Yourself From It

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that misinformation has run rampant on the internet. And it’s becoming more than just an inconvenience. It’s becoming a cyber-security issue. Why Fake News and Misinformation Is Becoming a Bigger Risk If you’ve tuned into the news this year, you’ve no doubt heard of the twisted conspiracy theory…
Ransomware Group REvil Attacks Celebs Where It Hurts – Their Images

What you choose to do your own body should be your business and your business only. But some hackers, like ransomware group REvil, disagree. This team of online cyberpunks has hacked into a well-known cosmetic surgery clinic, and they’re threatening to release a bevy of unflattering celebrity photos to the public. This is just the…
Elon Musk & Jeff Bezos Were Hacked, but You Can Still Protect Yourself

2020 has been a huge year for security breaches. While most of us have spent much more time online during the pandemic, hackers, apparently, have too. But when billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos get hacked, it can be depressing for our outlook on protection. If some of the world’s wealthiest people, who made…
What You Need to Know About the Terms of Use Update From Instagram

People all across social media have been worried about the latest terms of use update from Instagram. The update became effective on December 20, 2020. Let’s take a look at what’s causing people the most concern. Instagram Gets (Sort of) Honest About How They’re Using You If you’ve watched the Netflix movie The Social Dilemma,…
How to Spot a Craigslist Scam From a Mile Away

Craigslist is a wonderful place to find a deal. It’s also a great place to get swindled. Founded in 1995, Craigslist scammers have had decades to evolve. You should prepare yourself as best you can before you make any transactions through the website. How to Avoid Getting Caught in a Craiglist Scam Getting caught in a…
How to Detect Spyware and Protect Yourself Against It

Spyware is a word most of us have been hearing for years, but don’t exactly know much about. Between malware, ransomware, and adware, it’s easy to get flustered and group all of these ‘wares’ together. While they all have negative effects on your devices and online experiences, spyware is especially devious. What Is Spyware? Spyware…
After SolarWinds and FireEye Attacks – How Can You Avoid Hackers?

Hackers had been working overtime in 2020, and they decided to end the year with a bang. Not long after major security firm FireEye announced hackers had infiltrated them, the relatively unknown business SolarWinds found itself in the middle of a global attack against the U.S. government. How SolarWinds Became the Center of Global Attack…
Pornhub Takes a Huge Step Towards Protecting Victims of Pornography and Revenge Porn

Pornhub is finally listening. After years of mounting pressure, the massive pornography website just took a big step towards protecting the general public and victims of the pornography industry. Pornhub Is Exposed The New York Times writer Nicholas Kristof tipped the first domino in this saga when it published a damning article against Pornhub earlier…
Cybersecurity Firm FireEye Is Breached in an Unprecedented Hacking Attack

Cybersecurity firm FireEye has been a frontline defender for government agencies, major companies, and various other victims that have been hacked. They’ve now become the victims. It is believed that the firm was infiltrated by a nation-state–presumably Russian intelligence–rather than individual hackers. This type of breach could have lasting implications for a wide range of…
Why Was My Facebook Account Hacked? And How Can I Prevent It?

If you’ve used Facebook for more than a couple of years, you’ve undoubtedly gotten a strange message from a friend at some point. It’s not in their usual ‘voice,’ and it’s asking you to click on something you don’t recognize. Your friend has likely been hacked. And chances are, you’ve been hacked at some point…
The Top Three Browsers for Security and Safety

Safari, Explorer, and Chrome — are some of the most popular internet browsers ever. But they’re not necessarily the safest. With rates of cybercrime steadily rising, you should arm yourself with all the tools you can. And browsers out there were built with your security in mind. The Top Three Internet Browsers for Security Before…