Is the UK government about to ban smartphones in schools?
A British politician is proposing some radical changes to the way under-16s use smartphones. Josh McAlister MP wants a complete ban on cellphones in schools.…
Federal agency confirms that a health data breach affects a third of Americans
Early this year, hackers managed to steal approximately 6TB of data from UnitedHealth. After months of investigation, Health and Human Services (HHS) revealed that about…
What Is a Digital Fingerprint + How to Protect Yours
Internet marketers have developed a new tracking technology to replace cookies: digital fingerprinting.
Facial recognition is partially back to Facebook and Instagram
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta has decided to bring facial recognition technology back to its user base. The Palo Alto-based tech giant plans to begin…
Integrating Password Managers with Other Tools
In an era where cyber threats are rampant and data breaches are becoming increasingly common, password managers have emerged as essential tools for both individuals…
Worms vs. Viruses: What’s the Difference?
Worms and viruses are both types of malware. Worms are more self-sufficient and spread independently through networks, while viruses need human help and a host…
What is the difference between a data leak and a data breach?
You have no doubt heard of ‘data breaches’ and ‘data leaks’ – but did you know they are slightly different things? In this article we’ll…