Posts by Justin Torres
Wi-Fi Security Check-Up
Millions of older devices remain vulnerable to a major wireless flaw. A 13 year old vulnerability in the widely used Wireless Protected Access II (WPA2) security protocol has left millions of wireless clients vulnerable to snooping. The vulnerability, which was revealed publicly in mid-October, allows thieves to stand between you and your router and intercept…
Read MoreWhat Happens When Google Knows Too Much?
Google is responsible for 3.5 billion searches per day, over a billion active Android devices and an ad network that reaches 90 percent of the users online. If you are a regular user of technology and wanted to quit using Google altogether, you would have a difficult time trying to do so. Alphabet soup It…
Read MoreCongress to Question Tech Giants Over Foreign Influence During the Election
On November 1, representatives from Facebook, Twitter and Google will appear in front of both the Senate and House Intelligence Committees. These three companies were instrumental to the efforts of the Internet Research Agency (IRA), the Kremlin’s private incubator for online discussions and real life actions. Additionally, ranking members of the Senate and House Intelligence…
Read MoreHow Equifax Can Get Hacked Multiple Times, Lose Over 143 Million Records and Still Make a Profit
Equifax has had a busy year. In the span of a few months, they have had three separate data breaches, waited until executives dumped millions in stock before informing the public, and are lobbying to water down the Fair Credit Reporting Act. While millions are at risk of identity theft, Equifax might be the one…
Read MoreFacebook challenges gag order on free speech grounds
A District of Columbia Superior Court judge has delivered Facebook warrants seeking “all contents of communications, identifying information, and other records” for three accounts. The warrants were accompanied by an NDO (non-disclosure order), preventing Facebook from disclosing the existence of the warrants before producing the documents and information requested. Facebook is gearing up for a…
Read MoreRansomware Just Got Nastier: Paying It Does Nothing
A new strain of malware is spreading rapidly inside corporate networks, holding data for ransom, and causing permanent data loss even if ransom is paid. Malware comes in all shapes and sizes. Some are masters of stealth, quietly stealing your information to commit identity theft. They can turn your computer into a soldier in a…
Read MoreAMD Heats up the Processor Wars With Cooler Chips
After laying dormant for years, Advanced Micro Devices (AMDs) are back with a fresh new round of products to compete against Intel and Nvidia. Team Blue: Central Processing Champion The history of central processing units (CPUs) has more or less revolved around Intel. The front runner of microprocessors began its legacy with the 4004 in…
Read MoreFCC Votes to Kill Net Neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission has begun the process of overturning Obama-era open internet rules. On May 18, the FCC voted 2-1 on a party line vote to start the repeal process of Title II classification to internet service providers. Republicans currently enjoy a majority on the FCC, which is operating while short two commissioners. It…
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