PDF has been everyone’s favorite file format for sharing documents. It’s mostly because it retains all the text formatting and graphics inside it, and also the end-user doesn’t really need anything to open it except for a free PDF reader software. The only downside of the PDF format is that...
More Than 99% of Attacks in the Past Year Relied on Human Error to Gain Access
For all of the attention paid to software vulnerabilities—there are dozens, if not hundreds, published daily, only a handful of which are publicized in the news—the factor in question for security is "the human factor." The results make sense—while computers can automate tasks, they are not themselves autonomous. "Instead of...
Draw Where You Want to Go
If you are anything like me, sometimes you need directions. Whether its directions to a relative's home or simply getting you to a general area. Using the Map app in Windows 10 is a great help with getting directions to where you want to go. Just like Google Map or...
Take These 5 Critical Steps to Protect Yourself From Cybercrime
High-profile data breaches at companies like British Airways and Marriott get a lot of media coverage, but cybercriminals are increasingly going after community groups, schools, small businesses, and municipal governments. Just in the Midwest, hospitals, libraries, voter registration systems, and police departments have fallen victim to one type of digital...
The Tech Industry Wants to Kill the Password. Or Does It?
Some people can’t stop talking about the death of the password. Passwords are old, insecure, and easily leaked. Soon, we’ll all be using biometrics, hardware security keys, and other futuristic solutions—right? Well, not so fast. We spoke to 1Password’s chief of security, Jeffery Goldberg, who said he’s, “cautiously optimistic that...