2016 is already being dubbed “The Year of Ransomware”, but part of my job is to look beyond the present, and I’m concerned that a future headline will read: “The Year of Jackware.” What is jackware? I define jackware as malicious software that seeks to take control of a device, the primary purpose of which … More Jackware: When connected cars meet ransomware
When you’re on vacation far from your handy home network, it’s tempting to grab a quick connection through an unsecured Wi-Fi hotspot in a café, airport, library or the like. After all, it’s right there, it’s convenient (doesn’t require that complicated security key) and best of all, it’s free. Before you make that connection, stop … More Safe Summer Travels: Being Wi-Fi Wary
Have you ever had the feeling that your mom was the strictest parent in the world? Clean your room! Wash the dishes! I expect you to be home by 9pm! Those are only a few examples of the sometimes annoying rules we had to follow daily, especially as teenagers. Despite that, we always knew that … More Mother’s Day comparison: Which nation has the strictest moms?
We all know that ransomware has become a huge problem, hitting businesses and consumers alike as it encrypts valuable data and attempting to extort sometimes large sums of money for safe recovery. But at least we can console ourselves with one thought: the threat has been confined to encrypting data on computers and web servers, … More Ransomware and the Internet of Things
In an era when children are becoming digital natives and using and understanding technology from an early age, safety risks that have existed for some time could also, if we fail to take the necessary precautions, now affect them. Minors have also come into the sights of criminals, who have developed into a threat that makes children … More Online grooming: A threat to minors that demands our attention
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