Can hacking ever be a good thing? What is ethical hacking and how is it different from other kinds of hacking? How can you be an ethical hacker and why would a company willingly say yes to being hacked? In this article, we will dive into the field of ethical hacking to answer all of these

We evaluated the privacy and security of some of the most popular smart home devices available to assess how likely it is that a malicious actor could hack these devices to gain access to private information, including, in some cases, audio and visual footage and sensitive information stored

Online industries have seen big changes after a rollercoaster ride in 2020. The online market experienced its biggest shift in basically forever, so we thought we’d give you the lowdown on the largest internet companies in 2021. Why? There are some major winners amongst online industries, with

Many companies challenge hackers – or anyone else who wants to give it a try – to find security bugs in their systems and break in. Not only that, but they reward anyone who can do it successfully. The bigger the bug, the better the reward – commonly known as a bug bounty. Inviting hackers to

The days of handwritten homework assignments, heavy printed textbooks, and mailed paper report cards are slipping away. Learning is digital in the 21st century. Students often complete their homework, communicate with classmates, check their grades, and conduct research for assignments

The threat of Coronavirus means many of us must continue to support Black Lives Matter online. Unfortunately, fighting social justice issues online isn’t always a risk-free protest in itself. Are you looking for a way to stay safe as you continue to fight for Black rights online? Well, don’t

Online dating is a recent phenomenon of the internet age, and while you can have plenty of positive experiences - these platforms are not without their fair share of risks. This is our guide to online dating safety and security. I’m sure, like many of us, you have been on a date that’s gone

Introduction Google found itself in hot water in February 2024 when its generative AI product, Gemini, produced historically incorrect images relating to gender and race. Users reported being unable to get Gemini to produce images of white or Caucasian individuals despite clear prompts. In one

With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, protecting your privacy when planning an abortion has become more important than ever. Police in states with strict abortion laws or abortion bans could access phones and computers, and use surveillance technologies, to investigate people receiving, or helping

The ethical hacking market is predicted to grow from $3.41 billion in 2023 to $10.24 billion by 2028, and in that timeframe, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 32% increase in cybersecurity jobs (including ethical hacking). Moreover, ethical hackers can earn around $135,000, well above

While Incognito mode is a standard feature in most browsers nowadays, finding out how to turn it on can be confusing. After all, each browser has its own name for this mode — Safari refers to it as Private Browsing and Firefox calls it a Private Window, for example. Plus, the method of turning this

It’s surprisingly (and worryingly) easy to find someone’s IP address — and for someone to find yours. There are, in fact, a wealth of free tools and methods available to help you look up IP addresses. Many of them can find your desired IP address in seconds. It’s great that it’s so easy to find

Whether you're a whistleblower looking to share important information safely or you're organizing a Secret Santa and want to keep the mystery alive, anonymous emails can be key. To help with this, I've put together 4 easy ways to send an email without revealing your identity. It's important to

Many countries have unique sets of movies, shows, and apps available on the Apple App Store, and you can only access them using an account with the respective location. In addition, redeeming an iTunes gift card is only possible in the country it was purchased in. A VPN masks your location and

Search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo are massive data collection tools that harvest info about you and sell it to advertisers. They log your IP address, searches, location, and the browser and OS you use. As a result, you’re bombarded with targeted ads. Luckily, there are alternatives

The Private Browsing feature on Safari allows you to discreetly surf the web — your browsing activity isn’t saved or stored. This mode is perfect for scenarios where you may need to shop for a partner's gift without spoiling the surprise. Whether you're using Safari on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad,

Incogni is a data removal service provided by Surfshark that automates the process of sending requests to data brokers to delete your data. But does it really deliver on its promise? In this Incogni review, I tested each aspect of the service to ensure that it worked as promised. Data brokers

Changing your location in Chrome and Firefox can be useful when you want to maintain your privacy, but not all ways of doing so are effective or safe. Some are time-consuming, while others put your security and privacy at risk. I tested multiple methods of changing location in Chrome and Firefox,

There's no 'one best browser' because different needs demand different tools. You might be tired of all the creepy ads, want tracker blocking without breaking banking sites, or protection against malware or data leaks. Personally, I'm looking for anti-fingerprinting without getting locked out of

The dark web is a part of the internet that isn’t accessible with regular browsers or search engines like Google and Bing. To explore it, you need special tools like the Tor browser (short for The Onion Router) and search engines designed specifically for the dark web. Since regular search

Text scams are on the rise, and most of them come from unknown numbers. These messages might look legitimate, but they’re often designed to trick you into clicking a malicious link or handing over private information. Is everyone getting spam texts? Pretty much, in 2023 alone, people lost about