The H.A.C.K.E.R. Project
Helping Access Cyber Knowledge Everywhere, Realistically.
Author: Santiago Sanchez
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Need to Delay an Email? Use “Schedule Send”
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.
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What are HDD and SSD?
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,…
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Lock Your Computer Before Leaving Your Desk
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…
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McDonald’s Ends Use of AI In Drive-Through Ordering
McDonald’s has recently announced that it will be ending the use of artificial intelligence at some of its restaurant locations. The hope was that, by implementing AI into the drive-through ordering system, it would make ordering more convenient. Unfortunately, this was not always the case.
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Keyloggers: Spying on Your Keyboard
There are many different ways in which cybercriminals and hackers try to steal our personal information, but there is a particular method to stealing data that is both dangerous and much more discrete: a keylogger.
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Give Me More Wearable Tech, Not Tech Implants
The following article contains the opinion of the author and does not reflect the views of The H.A.C.K.E.R. Project as a whole. If you frequently tune in to news regarding upcoming technologies, you have likely heard of the Neuralink Chip, a small device produced by the technology company Neuralink that is implanted within your head…
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Try Using “Do Not Disturb” to Maintain Focus
Our phones are incredibly useful tools, and many people rarely go anywhere without their phone. They help us to keep in touch with each other, stay up to date on the news and weather, and entertain us. However, when we are trying to focus, our phones can be a distraction. Each time our phone dings…
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How to Stay Safe When Using Public Wi-Fi
Many cafés, restaurants, hotels, and even some stores provide free Wi-Fi for customers to use. Many of these networks are unsecure and can allow anyone to connect, which gives hackers a prime opportunity to wreak havoc. Thus, it is important to know how to stay safe when using a public Wi-Fi network.
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The CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
There are many different recommendations, frameworks, and cyber hygiene checklists that can all provide great levels of cybersecurity. One particular framework is often cited as a crucial backbone for any good cybersecurity plan: the CIA Triad.
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Language Overview: HTML
If you have ever visited a website, you have interacted with HTML. Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is a way in which websites can be built and is a useful language to learn if one wants to go into web development.
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FCC Fines Wireless Data Carriers Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon
On Monday, April 29th, the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) fined some of the most popular wireless data carriers, alleging that they shared confidential customer data without consumer consent.
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How to Filter Out Irrelevant Search Results
Sometimes, when we search for something on the Internet, we get results that aren’t exactly what we want. Luckily, there is a quick way to help filter out these irrelevant results on many popular search engines.
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