Tag: Computer Virus

How Lighting Or A Song In A Coffee Shop Can Initiate Mobile Malware

How Lighting Or A Song In A Coffee Shop Can Initiate Mobile Malware

As technology gets more sophisticated, hackers fine-tune the ways they are able to access our personal information. I consider myself to be up-to-date on these types of attacks, but just this week I had a close call. I caught it in time, but it was an eye opener. Digital theft is becoming more and m ...
How To: Be A Hacker (Or Just Look Like One)

How To: Be A Hacker (Or Just Look Like One)

Have you ever wondered what a computer hacker looks like? You might be surprised to know. If you haven't had much experience with all things related to being a computer geek, you probably picture a villain or scoundrel-like person in your mind. However, being a hacker doesn't necessarily have a nega ...
Computer Viruses: 40 Year Timeline of Progression

Computer Viruses: 40 Year Timeline of Progression

Many websites (including Mashable) are reporting that 2011 is the 25th anniversary of computer viruses; however... upon digging further, I'd like to report to all you real geeks out there that those pesky little buggers have been around for about 40 years (not 25). So, happy 40th anniversary to c ...
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