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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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
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All About Trojan Horses
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The classic tale of the Trojan Horse is a prime example that not everything is as it seems upon first glance, and this lesson extends to the malware of the same name. Read more
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Put a Privacy Screen Filter on Your Device
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Have you ever worried that someone is looking at your device’s screen while in public? Fortunately, a privacy screen filter can make it much harder for a curious individual to see what is on your screen. Read more
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Cover Your Webcam
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Nearly all laptop computers have a built-in webcam, and many purchase external webcams for their PCs. To maximize your personal cybersecurity, make sure to cover or unplug your webcam. Read more
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File Permisions In Linux
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File permission management allows for greater control over who can do what with files or even computer systems. Knowing how to modify file permissions in Linux is a useful skill to have. 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 Arcade adds an exclusive Bluey playdate across five hit games, in addition to adding four new titles.
- Apple and Google collaborate with the GSMA to roll out end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in beta, enhancing cross-platform communication security.
BleepingComputer
Malwarebytes Blog
- This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Clara Mansfeld about how AI-generated imagery is warping the […]
- The JDownloader website was compromised and installer download links served malware for several days.
Microsoft Blog
The Keyword by Google
- The Asia-Pacific region is a global engine for economic growth, but it's also highly vulnerable to climate change. While green […]
- We’re committed to building AI-driven protections and collaborating with industry and governments to keep you safe from scams and fraud.
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