We live in an age where logical reasoning matters the most, whether we use apps on smartphones for weather forecast, or software for improving driving. Ever since the invention of computers, we have grown to expect larger-than-life outputs from them. Computers must handle our basic day-to-day chores as well as solve complex problems. The race … Read more
The threat of data theft poses significant challenges to smart device manufacturers. Installation of biometric sensors in devices that unlock and perform various functions based on individual features becomes a necessity. From smartphones to tablets, biometric sensors have played a crucial role in security and other purposes. Hackers are becoming smarter day-by-day and finding new … Read more
Collection #1: Are you One of Over Two Billion? Malicious actors wasted no time making the news in 2019. Collection #1 was the largest collection of stolen data in history. The breach revealed two billion logins. Many of these emails, passwords, and logins have been previously reported in other breaches. However, this may be the … Read more
Going the Extra Mile Passwords are now becoming a thing of the past. Multi-factor authentication, or MFA, is viewed as the solution to passwords. MFA is a method of identifying yourself through a variety of different sources. An example would be verification through your phone or IOT device. A recent study has reported that 80% … Read more
Hacking is no longer just about breaking into a computer to steal money or data. Hackers have developed new methods of influencing policy and bringing about change. Especially with society’s heightened sense of political awareness. Subsequently, they are turning internet activism as a way of spreading their idealism. Simply put, a hacktivist is someone who … Read more
WiFi is a lot like water. It is available almost everywhere and probably should be free. Unfortunately, a lot of times it is not safe to drink free water. Water that is sourced from a stream might be dirty, and unless you have a water purification system, it is not a good idea to drink … Read more
Millennials are at risk to be the victim of a cyber-crime. Millennials are in a constant state of media saturation. Growing up, many millennials have been bombarded with dated and cheesy propaganda designed to keep us “cyber safe”. Videos of large, talking computers who rap about the dangers of chat-rooms were a dime a dozen … Read more
Ever since the Facebook data breach debacle, there has been a close eye on companies regarding how they deal with data breaches. Though many examples through the past few months could serve to illustrate…
Setting the Scene It was a cool, brisk Autumn evening. My contact had agreed to meet and discuss the subject of this article in a well-lit, public space. After purchasing some smoothies, we sat down outside to conduct the interview. Cameron Banga is an app developer that works in both the iOS and Android platforms. … Read more
CYBERSECURITY DEFINED While attending several cybersecurity conferences recently I noticed a lack of a common understanding of what cybersecurity is. I also noticed some confusion between cybersecurity and information assurance. I observed that many cybersecurity professionals and even NIST documents were advocating cybersecurity policy based on the 1991 McCumber model of information security (McCumber, 1991) … Read more
