The Debut Of Modern Cybercrime Happened Earlier Than Most Think The Morris worm of 1988 pre-dates the world wide web, and yet, it was disruptive enough to result in the first felony cybercrime conviction in the United States. The simple, self-replicating...
Creating an effective password is essential in keeping your information protected and out of the hands of cybercriminals. Following a few password management tips will significantly enhance your data security and help you avoid becoming the victim of a cyber attack....
In 1986, specialists in the then-nascent field of information security discovered what is considered to have been the first example of widespread malware. The Brain virus targeted the Microsoft Disk Operating System (DOS), and it featured a rather sophisticated method...
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). Essentially, it is a collaboration between industries and the government to raise everyone’s awareness of the importance of protecting ourselves online. It was established to provide people with resources on...
In this article we look into the history of the oldest computers dating back to 200 BC. It’s fascinating to see the evolution of the modern computer when you go back 2,000 years. We revisit four computers that were built in different parts of the world and in...
Though many people don’t realize it, large corporations are generally the worse at guarding against cyber attacks. This is in direct contrast to what logic would dictate. The reason why is because the complexity of large corporations leaves many holes for...
