Smartphones, smart appliances, smart homes … Is there anything that isn’t smart? Well, it turns out that relying on smart devices isn’t always that smart. The Internet of Things, or IoT, is the new frontier in networking. Smart devices have internet capability, enabling them to network with computers, phones, and each other. The purpose […]
Thieves coming after your money is easy to understand. But, why would someone target your data? According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, there have been over 540 major data breaches reported for the first half of 2020, affecting over 160 million people. This easily tells you how valuable data can be to attackers […]
Sometimes, the most powerful tool is a word. Social engineers know that, and they use that tool to bypass all of the automatic protections and preplanned procedures you have in place. A persuasive lie can get an attacker further than a dozen hacking tricks. What is social engineering? Social engineering is the “art” of […]
