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VPNfilter malware explained

Nadin Bhatt May 29, 2020

In May 2018, Cisco Talos issued a public advisory on their blog regarding a widespread, global infection with a modular malware system referred to as “VPNfilter.” The latter was and still is capable of collecting sensitive…

Cybersecurity Terms Explained: Island Hopping

Mikaela Bray May 29, 2020

Island hopping: one thing that probably comes to your mind on hearing this term is an exotic holiday, beaches, and lots of fun. While the jargon definitely gives you #TravelGoals, the term is used in a…

What is the internet of things?

Nadin Bhatt May 29, 2020

If you’ve kept up to date with the latest gadgets for home security, entertainment, lighting or kitchen appliances, you’ve probably come across the term “Internet of Things” (IoT). But what is the Internet of Things exactly,…

Wolfram Alpha Review

Julie Cole May 29, 2020

Wolfram Alpha iѕ a сomрutational knowledge engine which relies on licensed databases and сontent entered, tagged and сataloged bу Wolfram Reѕearсh emрloуeeѕ. It iѕ the lateѕt рrojeсt bу Wolfram Reѕearсh, the ѕoftware сomрanу behind Mathematica, a…

DeSearch (BitClave) Review

Nadin Bhatt December 20, 2019

If you’re searching for an alternative to Google, where should you turn? Most of us have had our doubts about the world’s biggest search engine recently, but switching to another option isn’t as easy as it…

Gigablast Review

Nadin Bhatt December 20, 2019

Over the last decade, private search engines have become popular and we have experienced a widespread adoption.  Years ago, it was unthinkable that established search engines like Google and Bing would experience serious competition based on…

Alternatives to Google Docs: 5 Best Choices

Nadin Bhatt December 19, 2019

Some readers may well remember the days when word processing was done offline (possibly, even with a typewriter!) but for many of today’s digital natives, it’s always been done online – and through the software offered…

What is dynamic DNS?

Mikaela Bray October 3, 2019

Have you ever wanted to host your own web or game server? Once you understand how DNS works, you’ll have learned the first steps to get you on the right track to setting up your very…

What are internet cookies and how do they work?

Mikaela Bray October 3, 2019

Some types of internet cookies make browsing the internet better. Others can be harmful to your computer and mobile devices. Learn how to spot the difference and protect yourself from the dangerous ones. The meaning behind…

What’s the difference between network Layer 2 and Layer 3?

Mikaela Bray October 3, 2019

We often think of the internet as a web of connected nodes which stretches across the globe, but that’s not how network engineers see things. In their world, the internet is more like a pyramid (or…

What is a DNS Error and what causes it?

Nadin Bhatt October 3, 2019

When using a domain name system or DNS, you will, at some point, experience a DNS error. But what exactly is this and what causes it in the first place? What is a DNS error? As…

Best web application firewalls

Nadin Bhatt October 3, 2019

Still relatively new to the world of firewalls, Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) don’t simply use IP addresses or ports to allow or block traffic. Instead, they actually analyze the traffic itself and use this data…

What is IP geolocation

Julie Cole September 4, 2019

When we think about communication, we should think globally while acting locally as we are now closer to everyone than we think. In this article, you will be introduced to what IP geolocation means, its application…

Puffin Browser Review

Mikaela Bray August 27, 2019

What is Puffin? Developed by American-based mobile technology company CloudMosa, Puffin is a web browser that became available as a paid application on the Google Play Store in 2010. Ever since then, it has gone on…

A Google for the dark web: best dark web search engines

Mikaela Bray August 23, 2019

The Dark Web is called dark for a reason. Like a cavernous dungeon, it’s almost impossible to navigate without a torch or beacon – and the information it contains can be very difficult to discover. However,…

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) explained

Julie Cole June 4, 2019

With everything rapidly moving online, it is important to protect your information. Don’t let someone steal your identity away. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is the use of more than one level of authentication to prove one’s identity.