Tech – IT Security

For many years, passwords have been the preferred method for users to authenticate and gain access to computer systems. It’s no surprise then that passwords should be kept secret. From a security perspective, passwords should be memorable for users, but also have a certain level of complexity to prevent hackers […]

A power company in the Midwest (USA) hired a group of white hat hackers to test its defenses. This 15 minute video shows how much work needs to be done to (properly) secure not only this company, but many other companies around the world from hackers. * A Tech Insider […]

Most people try to be helpful; it’s human nature. However, exploited by a hacker, this can be fateful. The following video demonstrates how easy social engineering can be for a hacker to get what he/she wants.