The H.A.C.K.E.R. Project
Helping Access Cyber Knowledge Everywhere, Realistically.
Author: Santiago Sanchez
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The Hexadecimal Number System
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.
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AI Hallucinations: Why You Should Not Fully Trust AI
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.
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Windows 10 Support Ends October 14th
Windows 10 will reach the end of support on October 14th. This means that Windows 10 will no longer receive updates after this date.
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Uptime: Why You Should Restart Your Device
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.
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Networking Hardware: Hubs vs Switches
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.
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Websites Not Loading? Try Clearing Your Cache
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…
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Brute Force Attacks
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…
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Install Antivirus Software
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…
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Man-In-The-Middle Attacks
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…
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All About Trojan Horses
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.
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Put a Privacy Screen Filter on Your Device
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.
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Cover Your Webcam
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.
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