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...
by Jacob Parker-Bowles | Oct 18, 2017 | Cyber Security, Jacob Parker-Bowles, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
If you’re a US citizen, chances are you’ve heard the name Equifax in the news dozens of times over the past month or so. The company is responsible for possibly the most devastating hack of all time, resulting in millions of people’s personal information (including...
by Jacob Parker-Bowles | Sep 21, 2017 | Cyber Security, Jacob Parker-Bowles | 0 Comments
ATM skimmers have grown more popular in the United States over the past couple of years. Criminals have become savvier than ever, which means they can steal your credit and debit card information right from your local ATM machine. Skimmers are new devices that make it...
by Jacob Parker-Bowles | Aug 2, 2017 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Wallets used to be primarily fashion objects- you’d choose it for its color, embellishment, or design. Maybe you’d go with a leather one over pleather because it would hold up better or you’d choose one with more pockets for storing all your cards and money, but...
by Jacob Parker-Bowles | Jul 5, 2017 | Cyber Security, Jacob Parker-Bowles | 0 Comments
It is no secret that our world is dominated by smart technology — from our cell phones and our televisions to even our toasters and frying pans. At first, these devices were programmed to just recognize and predict our needs based on previous habits. Now, as...
