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Screen hacking is a new type of attack that injects fake touchpoints on a touchscreen by using electromagnetic interference EMI. A hacked screen can be used to perform any action on the device, including opening browsers, sending messages, or installing software.

Hackers use dedicated devices to send signals to your touchscreen that mimic the same signal sent when the screen is being touched. Luckily, it’s currently impossible to do that from a long distance, so the person has to be within a few meters of you, making it easier to understand what’s going on.

No one's forcing us to lock our front doors, but everyone does it anyway. Encryption plays a similar role in safeguarding your internet connection, except that many people still don't do it. The concept of encrypting internet traffic isn't so well-known.

Simply put, encryption makes information unreadable by unauthorized third parties. Just as someone without a key can't access your locked house, no one without an encryption key can access your encrypted data.

We're going to cover all the basics to start locking the cyber doors to your internet connection. With the right tools, sensitive data can be protected without much hassle.

Everything your antivirus software signals about should be taken seriously. Even if it's something labeled "not-a-virus." You'll learn about these warnings and how to deal with them in this article.

Password entropy is a key concept for creating a strong password. Expressed in bits of entropy, it gives us an objective measurement of how difficult it is to crack, guess, or brute-force attack passwords.

We all know that strong passwords must be complex and include lots of special characters, numbers, lowercase, and uppercase letters. Understanding what password entropy is and how to calculate it helps create strong passwords you can remember but criminals struggle to crack.

TikTok has been targeted by various countries and governments due to suspicions of data harvesting and user tracking. In some countries, the app is completely banned while others have placed restrictions for government workers.

If you live in one of the countries where TikTok has been restricted, there’s an easy way to avoid these bans – using a VPN. With a VPN, you can connect to a country where the TikTok app is completely free to use and you’ll be able to do so yourself.

Owned by Amazon since 2018, Ring is one of the most popular manufacturers of smart home security devices. Ring doorbells, IP surveillance cameras, and home alarm systems connect to one wireless network that can be controlled from your phone.

As convenient as they are, Ring devices can become a home network security vulnerability instead of a security guarantee. Ring has done a lot to improve the security of its products, such as implementing end-to-end encryption. Still, you are the one in charge of your home and your home network security.

Can Ring cameras be hacked even if you take all the necessary precautions? We'll dive into the details and outline the steps you must take to protect your ring devices.