The Availability of the Internet Rests on the Bottom of the Ocean
Undersea cables help connect the Internet across the world…until they don’t.
How Bad was Twitter's Very Public Hack?
What does the hack look like for Twitter’s reputation and for the accounts impacted?
What Happened Yesterday with T-Mobile? And was it a DDoS Attack?
For a large portion of yesterday, T-Mobile’s network was brought to a standstill. Was it a DDoS attack against the United States?
Privacy Check Tuesday
Cybersecurity and privacy are intrinsically connected. The ability to protect your privacy often relies on cybersecurity working correctly. We’ll talk a lot about privacy here on the ACT, but today we’ve got two quick checks for you.
Retail Giant J. Crew Hacked and Kept it Quiet for a Year
If you’ve shopped at J. Crew, you should know they were hacked over a year ago, meaning you need to ACT right now.
Keep Your SIM Card Safe: the Remix
Your SIM is what lets your cell phone talk to you mobile phone carrier. Without it, you have an expensive Wi-Fi enabled paperweight. So you need to protect it.
Don't Let a USB Slot Takeoff with Your Information
It’s so convenient to plug your charger into a USB slot on a random wall or plane seat. But you could be doing more than just charging your phone.