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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.

Threatware is an umbrella term that encompasses all types of malware, spyware, and other malicious programs. While it used to be only disruptive to regular operations, many new threatware programs also intend to steal information for monetary gain.

Current iterations of threatware can take many shapes and forms, from malicious websites that inject code to email attachments. Staying up to date with all of the newest developments in threatware is partly the job of cybersecurity professionals, however, everyone needs to know the basics.

Most of us are already immune to the "traditional" phishing attacks via email. The vast majority of them are caught by the algorithms and go straight into the spam folder. Scammers do not rest and instead have switched their focus to social media users.

Impersonating companies and using your profile against you, scammers try to lure your personal information for their benefit in what's called an angler phishing attack. We'll discuss all you need to know to be safe from them.

NFC (Near-Field Communication) is a short-range wireless technology that allows devices to transmit information over short distances (usually, a few to a dozen centimeters). NFC signals are widely used for small, quick operations such as contactless payments and access control.

It’s built upon the RFID technology and is intended to be more secure. However, NFC security isn’t foolproof either – there’s plenty of ways for various people to abuse the system. Since NFC signals are used for important operations (e.g., contactless payments), knowing how to avoid such situations is vital.

MAC flooding is a network attack that intends to overwhelm a switch (a device that directs data packets to specific MAC addresses), causing it to enter a fail-safe mode. A network switch, when overwhelmed, enters an “open” mode where all information is sent to every port to avoid taking down the network.

Since all data is transmitted to every MAC address, the security of a network is compromised. Normally, a switch would only send data to specific ports and addresses. In the fail-safe mode, port security is compromised as all information is transmitted to every port.

Back when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the world had to adapt quickly. That’s why video conferencing platforms like Zoom became crucial for educational institutions and businesses.

However, while some happily transitioned to continue studies and work from home, others had other things in mind. Like joining Zoom meetings uninvited, with the sole purpose to disrupt them with, often, inappropriate content. This practice became known as Zoom bombing.