Unpacking the Hacker Mystique: Inside the World of DEF CON
Hackers often get a bad rap in the media. The notion of a hacker typically evokes images of a brooding figure hunched over a keyboard in a dark room, stealthily plotting to steal your data. But is this depiction really accurate? To peel back the layers of this stereotype, I dove into the heart of […]
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3 Years of College Computer Science in 3 Minutes
Have you ever thought about what it really takes to understand the vast world of computer science? It’s not just about learning a few tricks or understanding how to write a line of code. It’s an ever-evolving journey of foundational knowledge, practical skills, and ongoing innovation. Let’s dive into what a comprehensive computer science education […]
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Your computer is logging this!
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In today’s digital age, our computers have become a hub for countless internet connections, many of which go unnoticed by the average user. It’s fascinating to uncover the sheer volume and variety of these connections that our computers make in the background, often without our explicit permission or knowledge. By employing a simple command – […]
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What to do if you are hacked: Full Guide
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- January 15, 2025
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The increasing prevalence of cybercrime has made it more likely than ever that individuals will experience a hacking incident. This essay aims to provide a detailed guide on what to do if you suspect you’ve been hacked, emphasizing the need for calm and methodical action. Assuming your computer has been infiltrated by an info stealer, […]
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How to Stop Windows Spying with one click Firewall
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- November 25, 2023
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This video is from The PC Security Channel. Windows 11 has several telemetry features that spy on you and shares data with 3rd party sites like scorecardresearch to study internet trends and behavior. In this video we look at Portmaster, a free firewall and privacy tool that can block spying trackers system wide. Get Crowdsec […]
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Windows Defender vs Top 100 Malware Sites
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Windows Defender vs the top 100 malware sites compared with Malwarebytes. Is the default antivirus on Windows good enough now or do you need another antivirus still? This video is from The PC Security Channel.
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How to Stop Windows Spying with hosts file
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- September 20, 2023
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Windows 11 has a lot of telemetry and spying and connects to 3rd party data collection sites, in this video we will stop windows spying by adding a few entries to the hosts file and as a bonus get a fully blank clean browser tab.
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How to tell if your PC is Hacked? Process Forensics
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- July 18, 2023
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This video is from The PC Security Channel. Procmon is a powerful forensic tool and part of the sysinternals suite that can help you monitor almost any activity on your system. In this forensics tutorial we will look at an infected Windows 11 VM using Process Monitor. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/sysinternals-suite. Invest in blue-chip art with Masterworks (sponsor): […]
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3CX: How this malware almost hacked every business
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- April 19, 2023
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The PC Security Channel highlights 3CX: A popular phone system software for VOIP was hit by a supply chain attack, with the original source serving malware infected installers.
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Has Windows become Spyware?
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- February 7, 2023
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The PC Security Channel asks a question that we all have been wondering: Has Windows become Spyware? Windows 11 vs XP Network Analysis on Wireshark. What websites does your new laptop secretly connect to?
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