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At first, when I saw DEF CON was cancelled I thought it was the usual annual joke (outside of the year of Covid that it was actually really for real cancelled). The thing is, it was really cancelled this year but now its uncancelled (they have shirts stating this available).What happened? In short,
In times of decision, many of us rely on instinct and ‘gut’ reaction rather than logic. As humans, we actually do a pretty terrible job at understanding and using risk-based approaches in our lives. For example, many people are anxious about flying on an airplane when in reality they should be more
I apprehensively went to see Entourage, thinking I was going to suffer through a story build-up to a teaser ending. I fully expected some sort of gritty, emotionally tangled world with hints of darkness sprinkled throughout, with the obvious ambiguous lead-ups to a second (or third, or fourth, ad na
The world of computing sometimes seems foreign to the average person. While most tech enthusiasts understand the basics of computing and cloud computing, the changing nature of IT means more terminology emerges to describe new network components, such as edge computing and fog computing.These two ty
Fileless malware is a type of cyber attack that does not rely on the traditional method of installing malicious software on a victim's computer. Instead, it uses legitimate system tools and functions to carry out malicious actions, making it difficult to detect and prevent.Fileless malware attacks o
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) has quickly become one of the most popular software solutions for businesses. Cloud-based ERP platforms promise to expand on this trend, offering some novel advantages, but implementation should always follow careful consideration. Organizations must consider the a
Data mining is an invaluable research method that helps businesses and organizations better understand their customers and improve their operations. It involves strategically gathering and analyzing large amounts of information to identify patterns, trends, and insights.A similar set of steps is typ
Children today face greater risks than previous generations. According to the Department of Education, school shootings recently reached record highs. Although vaccines have long been required for entry, pandemics bring new fears and the reality of climate change means more such events are likely to
As more industries have embraced data and digital technologies, the need for better cybersecurity has become increasingly clear. The medical sector, in particular, has seen rapid digitization over the past few years and security standards have yet to catch up. New guidance from the Food and Drug Adm
Cybercrime is always evolving, but some threats persist despite years of change. The Override Panda cybercrime group is one such lingering threat, first appearing in 2005 under the name Naikon. Now, they’re striking again, targeting sensitive information through spear-phishing attacks.The alleged Ch
Cryptocurrency’s popularity has skyrocketed over the past few years. Many private investors and companies are embracing these assets for their independence and security, but the latter may be misleading. Crypto funds are vulnerable to hackers, too.Blockchain technology, which cryptocurrency runs on,
Being stuck at home and not going out as much as we are in the middle of a new COVID variant and resulting new wave, I got to rewatch one of my favorite shows: Mr. Robot!There are some things that bother me about our society… primary disappointment regarding my expectations pertaining to how we shou