An Internet Protocol (IP) address is like a digital passport to the wonderful world of the web. Right now, this post is being written from this location on the internet: 2605:6000:e9c4:b700:304a:2f6c:23bc:3333. It’s not just a virtual address—it’s also tied to my specific physical geographical location. That is, unless I’m using a VPN. Can you figure

With the advancement of the ‘connected cloud’ the Internet of Things (IoT) has also taken flight. Not long ago, IoT was a futuristic glimmer in the eye of blue chip brands like GE and Viking. Manufacturers of refrigerators, toasters, microwaves, and printers would have had to store data locally on the device itself instead of

On October 26, Google announced it would give more data security control back to its users, as they will now be able to review and delete their recent Search activity, as well as allowing them to learn more about Google Search works with their own data. In the coming weeks, these options will be available from

Not too long ago, devices powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) were considered a futuristic novelty—but these days, not so much. Our dear friend Alexa now comfortably resides in well over 30 million American homes, and we may soon see drones delivering groceries and other goods straight to our front doors. But this particular development has

When it comes to our rights as consumers, constant data breaches put our privacy and our safety at risk, often without our knowing it. We are at the mercy of large corporations, government organizations, financial institutions, and healthcare providers. Each time we open an online account, enter our contact information and make a purchase we

The fact that we can now unlock centuries of family health history and heritage through DNA testing is nothing short of a miracle. Who would have thought 100 years ago, much less 50 years ago, that we would be able to map diseases, solve crimes, or identify Fido’s unique combination of breeds through one simple

Who are “they” anyway? This perennial question has been asked for decades—and now that we have reached the 21st century, the question has taken on new meaning. With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and mainstream consumer access, the new question is not if someone is listening, but who is listening and what are they

The internet is a pretty interesting place, where we can conduct research, handle business, connect with people, and even save ourselves a trip to the grocery store. It can also be a place fraught with dangers lurking behind every pixel—because when we open a browser window, the gateway to all things digital and sparkly on

Unlike well-resourced, large corporations and enterprises with sophisticated infrastructure and cutting-edge technology, smaller organizations like the local restaurant chain, accounting firms, or private medical groups are typically at a disadvantage when it comes to shoring up their information security requirements. In fact, they may not even be thinking about it—and this lapse in judgement carries

Pat Benatar once said “Love is a battlefield.” That may or may not be true, but one thing is for sure— the digital landscapes of corporations and governments around the world are certainly the new battlefield. Cyber-warfare has been a thing for at least a few decades, but today, instead of people fighting with guns