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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When Should You Change Your Password?
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Password security is extremely important. One often neglected aspect is changing your password often. But when should you change it? Read more
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Smishing: A Text You Should Not Answer
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Have you ever received a text from a shipping company, bank, or service provider urging you to click on a link? Well, you likely received a smishing message. Read more
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Zero Trust Network Access
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While securing a network itself is extremely important, it is also just as crucial to consider the level of access that a user has to the network. ZTNA is a possible solution to that problem. Read more
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The Principle of Least Privilege
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A secure network is a must-have, whether you are a large global organization or the manager of your own home network. Luckily, there are many guidelines and pieces of advice available to strengthen the security of a network. One such guideline is known as the Principle of Least Privilege, which revolves around the permissions (or Read more
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Try “Rubber Duck Debugging”
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Programming can be a fun and rewarding experience… until the program does not run. Fortunately, there is an often-mentioned method of debugging that can help you to catch errors that otherwise could have remained invisible: rubber duck debugging. Read more
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CrowdStrike: What Happened & Lessons Learned
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On July 19th, a single error within the files of a CrowdStrike cybersecurity program resulted in millions of Windows devices crashing and unable to operate properly. While it appears that fixes have been put into place to address this error, there are still lessons to be learned from this incident. Read more
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Need to Delay an Email? Use “Schedule Send”
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Have you ever written an important email (or even text message) and were hesitant to send it? Have you ever needed to send someone an email only to decide that it might be better to wait until morning? Fortunately, the “Schedule Send” feature has your back. Read more
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What are HDD and SSD?
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Whether you are buying a prebuilt computer or plan to build one on your own, you have likely encountered the terms “HDD” and “SSD” when deciding on what type of storage you want for your device. Hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs) are the two primary types of computer storage available for purchase,… Read more
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Lock Your Computer Before Leaving Your Desk
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In those few moments that you leave your computer or laptop unattended, someone could install something malicious on your device, navigate to harmful or inappropriate websites, or even simply pull a silly prank. Fortunately, one of the best ways to maintain the security of your device is also extremely simple: lock your computer/laptop before leaving… 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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