What Lies in the Dark Web?
Like Dark Matter, you know the Dark Web is there but you can’t see it. Is it a threat to online security? Many commentators divide the Internet into three areas:… Read more »
Tag Archives: Technology
How to Stay Safe While Working Remotely
The pandemic has forced an increase in the number of people working remotely and working from home. There is a considerable discussion right now about whether this is a permanent… Read more »
How Well Google Knows About You – and How to Erase Its Memory
Everyone who uses the Internet to browse, use email, or for Social Media leaves traces behind. A high-value industry, led by Google, has grown up around analyzing, processing, and collating… Read more »
Can Synthetic Data Help in Protecting Privacy?
One area of increasing concern to Cyber Security is the intersection of AI, Big Data, personal privacy, and ID Theft. Privacy concerns arise when using data containing personal information. For… Read more »
4 Easy Things to Spot When You are Being Spied Online
Online Security has emerged as one of the top ICT areas of concern. It’s not just in the general areas of malware protection and network security. As the use of… Read more »
Are University Records Safe from Cyber Attacks?
In answer to the question “Are University Records Safe from Cyber Attacks?”, the answer is no, they are just as safe as any other complex and extensive, often multi-site corporate… Read more »
A Closer Look on Browser Extensions and How They Can be A Threat
The phrase “Google It” has become part of the language, demonstrating just how dependent we are becoming on using browsers to find out things and communicate with each other. We… Read more »
Does VPN Really Protect Your Online Privacy?
One significant aspect of the change to the work environment in recent years has been the emergence of the road warrior, the mobile worker. In essence, the difference between the… Read more »
5 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Penetration Testing
The technical side of network security is a complex ongoing dogfight between the white hats of network security and the black hats of hackers and other cybercriminals. As a result,… Read more »
SSL Certificate: What Happens When You Don’t Renew It on Time
Part of any IT Security policy is to ensure that as far as possible, websites are genuine. Sometimes you are presented with a message saying a site has failed a… Read more »