The H.A.C.K.E.R. Project
Helping Access Cyber Knowledge Everywhere, Realistically.
Welcome to The H.A.C.K.E.R. Project!
Hello there, and welcome to The Helping Access Cyber Knowledge Everywhere, Realistically (H.A.C.K.E.R.) Project! We are glad that you decided to visit us! The H.A.C.K.E.R. Project aims to promote good cyber hygiene, discuss technological innovations, and provide easy access to cyber- and tech-related news and information. We are committed to making this site as user-friendly as possible, so the look, feel, and content may change over time! Check out our About Us page to learn more about who we are and what we strive to do.
The News section contains, as the name implies, news. The articles in the Info section include an explanation about a particular topic. The Opinion section contains just that: opinions of this site’s viewers about certain topics related to tech. The Tips & Tricks section includes how-to guides, fun facts about a given topic, or neat features that you may not have known about.
Finally, this site also provides various articles meant to aid college students. These can be found in the Student Resources section.
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Our Articles
Below are all of our articles written by The H.A.C.K.E.R. Project Team, starting with the most recently published article. We hope you enjoy!
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The Hexadecimal Number System
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Did you know that there are number systems that use more than ten symbols? One such number system that is widely used in the world of technology is the hexadecimal system. The hexadecimal system uses sixteen symbols to count with. Read more
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AI Hallucinations: Why You Should Not Fully Trust AI
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AI may seem like a great tool or helper that always seems to have just the right answer. However, just like with real people, AI is not right every time. Read more
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Windows 10 Support Ends October 14th
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Windows 10 will reach the end of support on October 14th. This means that Windows 10 will no longer receive updates after this date. Read more
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Uptime: Why You Should Restart Your Device
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If you have ever listened to any shows, movies, or podcasts that talk about technology, you have likely heard the word “uptime”. This is the amount of time a system, computer, or other piece of technology spends “up”, or online/operational. Read more
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Networking Hardware: Hubs vs Switches
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Hubs and switches are two of the basic pieces of networking hardware that you should know. They help to connect computers together to form networks. Read more
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Websites Not Loading? Try Clearing Your Cache
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If you happen to be browsing the web and notice that a webpage is not loading properly or you are having difficulty logging in to a website, you might be experiencing an issue with browser cache data. Browser cache data is information about the websites you visit that your web browser stores in order to Read more
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Brute Force Attacks
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If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. While this classic adage is meant to help motivate people to push past failure, it can also be unofficially considered the motto of brute force attacks. A brute force attack is “a hacking method that uses trial and error to crack passwords, login credentials, and encryption Read more
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Install Antivirus Software
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One classic piece of cybersecurity advice aside from creating a strong password is to install antivirus software onto your device, and this is for good reason. Antivirus software can help keep your device safe, protect it from malware and other potentially harmful programs, and possibly offer other security benefits. Thus, if you have not already Read more
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Man-In-The-Middle Attacks
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Have you ever wondered if someone was listening in on your conversation while in public? While this may be known as eavesdropping in the real world, this sort of action has a different name in the realm of cybersecurity: a man-in-the-middle attack. A man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack is one in which the hacker “may try to Read more
Check Out These Other Resources!
There are many things to talk about in the world of technology, programming, and cybersecurity, and it is nearly impossible for us to cover them all ourselves. Below are article feeds from other popular technology websites; be sure to check them out, as they have a wealth of information, news, and helpful content.
Apple Newsroom
- Apple today announced changes impacting iOS apps in Japan to comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA).
- This holiday season, Apple Arcade players can dive deeper into the world of the hit game Sneaky Sasquatch.
BleepingComputer
Forbes Technology
Malwarebytes Blog
- Hacktivists have scraped almost 100% of the content available on Spotify. Is there anything users need to worry about?
- Users affected by the data breach may be contacted directly by cybercriminals, Pornhub warns.
Microsoft Blog
The Keyword by Google
- This year saw new AI models, transformative products and new breakthroughs in science and robotics.
- Look back on Google AI news in 2025 across Gemini, Search, Pixel and more products.
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