Information Security News, Guides & Expert Analysis

Our information security category covers everything you need to keep your data and personal information private. Our experts cover AI, scams, hacking, the safety of popular apps and websites, and more.

Once your wifi access gets out into the world, it can be difficult to protect your home wireless network from intrusion. We explain simple changes you can make along with best practices to protect your home network from hackers.
By Stephen Cooper in Information Security on September 6, 2023
Spear phishing can be the cause of huge financial losses, both for individuals and businesses. We explain exactly what a spear phishing attack is (with examples) and the best practices to avoid becoming a victim.
By Aimee O'Driscoll in Information Security on October 19, 2020
Schooling costs money, even for those looking to get started in cybersecurity. But as the industry g
By Sam Cook in Information Security on April 16, 2022
A brute force attack can be used to obtain account details and personal data. Find out more about wh
By Justin Schamotta in Information Security on May 19, 2026
If you're leaving active service and entering civilian life, you may be where to turn. Cyber securit
By Sam Cook in Information Security on April 26, 2018
Sandboxing is a way of isolating specific programs and apps. We’ll explore why it’s so useful and tell you to go about creating sandboxes of your own.
By Jon Watson in Information Security on April 2, 2024
Botnets are enslaved computers that hackers use to hide their identities when they launch attacks. T
By Stephen Cooper in Information Security on August 24, 2018
Getting lots of spam text messages? You're a victim of what's known as "smishing," a text message form of phishing that's getting worse every year. We find out how smishing works and how to stop it.
By Sam Cook in Information Security on November 22, 2023
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