by Jacob Parker-Bowles | Aug 30, 2018 | Cyber Security, Jacob Parker-Bowles | 0 Comments
Cybersecurity is a burgeoning industry because just like there are bad guys, there have to be good guys. It is a field growing as technology gets more complicated than ever and don’t forget the compensation that comes with being in the field as well. With more...
by Jacob Parker-Bowles | Jul 27, 2018 | Cyber Security, Jacob Parker-Bowles | 0 Comments
The majority of computer owners know the need to protect their investment against malware and spyware. Unfortunately, more and more smartphone owners are beginning to discover that their mobile devices are also vulnerable to attack. Along with the potential to become...
by Jacob Parker-Bowles | Jul 13, 2018 | Cyber Security, Jacob Parker-Bowles | 0 Comments
There has been a ton of talk in the news lately about personal data and how companies are using it. With the rise of social media, personal data has never been more accessible and has never been easier to disseminate to third parties so they can better market products...
by Jacob Parker-Bowles | Jun 6, 2018 | Cyber Security, Jacob Parker-Bowles | 0 Comments
While many people are still suspicious of online shopping, it seems it’s actually safer than shopping in traditional brick and mortar stores. The major concern for millions of consumers is that their credit card information will be hacked, but reports indicate...
by Jacob Parker-Bowles | May 17, 2018 | Cyber Security, Jacob Parker-Bowles | 0 Comments
With the recent upheaval in the price of Bitcoin and the subsequent scramble for position in what many believe is an emerging market for cryptocurrency as an investment rather than a medium of exchange, it was probably inevitable that things wouldn’t work out...
by Jacob Parker-Bowles | May 10, 2018 | Jacob Parker-Bowles | 0 Comments
News recently broke with reports claiming that Facebook data profiles were circulating through a personality app to a political analytics company called Cambridge Analytica. Although no one is sure how much, Cambridge Analytica helped Steve Bannon elect Donald Trump....
by Jacob Parker-Bowles | Mar 20, 2018 | Cyber Security, Jacob Parker-Bowles | 0 Comments
Cybersecurity is at the forefront of everyday news. Cyber criminals steal money, identities and even post false claims to alter public opinion. The Internet has become an open playground for unscrupulous individuals to rob and pilfer, many never getting caught....
by Jacob Parker-Bowles | Feb 23, 2018 | Cyber Security, Jacob Parker-Bowles | 0 Comments
Newer users to the Internet, both young and old, often fall prey to scams that infect their computer with a virus. This can be caused by inserting a physical object (such as a disk or a USB) into the computer, but more often it is caused by downloading a malicious...
by Jacob Parker-Bowles | Jan 25, 2018 | Cyber Security, Jacob Parker-Bowles | 0 Comments
Have you ever received a popup on your phone from an app, asking you to grant permission to your data? Chances are, if you want to use the app, you will say yes. However, apps and sites have increasingly collected and sold our data to advertisers for profit, and I’m...
by Jacob Parker-Bowles | Dec 22, 2017 | Cyber Security, Jacob Parker-Bowles | 0 Comments
Cyber security is a growing field, but every day hackers exploit many individuals who do not have the experience to keep themselves safe. While I encourage everyone to learn about cyber security, I know that in-depth security is beyond many people. For those who do...
by Jacob Parker-Bowles | Nov 22, 2017 | Cyber Security | 0 Comments
Many people want to know how to get into cyber security, but how many thought to start with hacking? Hacking is brought up regularly now, due to tons of security breaches at large companies. There’s also a very popular show about vigilante hackers: Mr. Robot. In this...
by Jacob Parker-Bowles | Oct 26, 2017 | Cyber Security, Jacob Parker-Bowles, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Key Re-installation Attack is a security flaw in the Wi-Fi protected Access 2 (WPA2) protocol that gives an advantage to a hacker to break the encryption between router and a device. This mostly occurs during a four-way handshake process when users are trying to...
