The H.A.C.K.E.R. Project
Helping Access Cyber Knowledge Everywhere, Realistically.
Author: Santiago Sanchez
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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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All About Firewalls
A firewall may sound like something that is dangerous, but in reality, a firewall is a useful tool that can help to keep you safe. They can be either a physical device or a software application installed onto your computer.
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Are Blue Light Glasses Effective?
Chances are you have heard of blue light lenses, which are pairs of glasses meant to help block out blue light from reaching your eyes. However, there is much debate on whether these glasses are truly useful.
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What is a Virus?
“My computer has a virus!” is a very common phrase that people say when their technology fails. It is important to know what a virus is, how it works, and how to remove one if your computer becomes infected.
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An Unexpected Surprise: The First “Easter Egg”
For some, Easter Eggs are a fun treat to be discovered on Easter morning, hidden by the Easter Bunny for children to find. For others, however, “Easter Egg” has another meaning: a secret hidden in a video game or technology.
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