Security

If you’ve been using the Internet for as little as a year, you’re well aware of the threat of viruses, malware, spyware, and other nasty little programs designed to steal your data, delete your files, or wreak havoc on your computer. Despite the constant threat of hacking and cybercrime, thousands of smartphone users operate under…

“You should be worried about your cyber-security”: You’ve heard it a thousand times before. From your bank account to your smart fridge, we’ve all been told that cyber-security is important. We all know the usual advice: Use a complex password, use a VPN on public Wi-Fi, use two-factor authentication, etc. Don’t get me wrong, cyber-security…

2018 has come and gone with yet another batch of alarming reports of security breaches, data leaks, and virus mutations that should leave the average PC user concerned for their devices and safety. Staying ahead of personal data before it reaches unintended recipients means studying and understanding various software options created for privacy’s sake. Still,…

In this tutorial, we’ll go over what virtual private network (VPN) is, why it’s essential to use one, and how to correctly set it up.

In the ever more difficult fight to keep our private lives private, millions of internet users have to contend with a sudden loss of privacy through the covert installation of snoopware on their devices. If you’ve used an app or browser extension offered by Big Star Labs in the past year or so you could…

Following up on many of our recent security concerns, a digitally ancient vulnerability in the firmware and hardware of a variety of Internet of Things-accessible devices have left hundreds of millions of potential access points into home and business networks. The kicker? Somehow, this particular vulnerability has yet to lead to a major attack despite…

In yet another leak of customer information that should surprise approximately no one, Verizon has proven negligent in its consumer safety with a major loss of consumer data.

It’s time to turn our attention to prevention rather than trying to cure that which cannot be remedied.

By now, you’ve probably heard about the dual threats of Meltdown and Spectre, the two latest and potentially largest threats to any computer’s security in quite a few years.

In a world where the U.N. has declared internet access a basic human right, why are so many companies being given unrestricted power over how they present it to customers?