Articles tagged "cybersecurity"

VPN & Privacy

Epstein's 'Personal Hacker' & What It Means for Your Privacy

Newly released FBI documents contain explosive claims: an informant stated Jeffrey Epstein employed a 'personal hacker' with access to iOS and BlackBerry zero-day exploits. This revelation raises urgent questions about digital surveillance, vulnerability markets, and how ordinary users can protect themselves in an era of sophisticated cyber threats.

11 min read | Feb 02, 2026

Cybersecurity

WaPo Raid: Why You Should Disable Phone Biometrics Now

The FBI's raid on Washington Post journalists using biometrics to unlock phones without warrants exposes critical vulnerabilities in our digital security. Here's what you need to know to protect your data.

13 min read | Feb 01, 2026

AI & Machine Learning

When AI Security Fails: The CISA ChatGPT Incident Explained

In early 2026, the acting director of CISA accidentally uploaded sensitive cybersecurity files to a public version of ChatGPT, triggering a DHS damage assessment. This incident reveals critical vulnerabilities in how organizations handle AI tools with sensitive data.

11 min read | Jan 30, 2026

Cybersecurity

Building the Ultimate Handheld Hacking Rig in 2026: A Complete Guide

Discover how to build and optimize a handheld hacking rig for 2026. This comprehensive guide covers everything from hardware selection and software configuration to legal considerations and practical applications for cybersecurity professionals.

12 min read | Jan 30, 2026

Cybersecurity

When the Cyber Chief Breaches Security: The ChatGPT Upload Scandal

When the acting head of America's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency uploaded sensitive contracting documents into public ChatGPT, it exposed systemic failures in government AI security protocols. This 2026 incident reveals critical lessons about data protection in the age of generative AI.

11 min read | Jan 29, 2026

VPN & Privacy

Let's Encrypt's 45-Day Certificates: What It Means for Your Security

Let's Encrypt is accelerating the shift to 45-day SSL certificates, a year ahead of industry requirements. This move signals fundamental changes in web security and demands new automation approaches for website operators.

14 min read | Jan 29, 2026

Cybersecurity

How Hacking Breeds Paranoia: A Cybersecurity Expert's Journey

Discover how deep cybersecurity knowledge can create persistent paranoia, with insights from a professional hacker's experience and practical strategies to maintain security awareness without sacrificing mental health.

10 min read | Jan 29, 2026

Cybersecurity

The Inverted Panopticon: How Beijing Turned Our Surveillance Back on Us

The greatest intelligence coup in decades didn't involve traditional spies—it involved turning the West's own surveillance infrastructure against itself. Here's what happened, why it matters, and how to protect yourself in 2026.

10 min read | Jan 28, 2026

Programming & Development

Vibe Coding Security Nightmares: When Fast Development Breaks Everything

When developers prioritize speed and vibes over security, the results can be catastrophic. This deep dive explores real-world breach stories from Reddit, analyzes why vibe coding fails security, and provides actionable solutions for 2026 development teams.

11 min read | Jan 28, 2026

Cybersecurity

Microsoft Gave FBI BitLocker Keys: The Privacy Flaw Exposed

The 2026 revelation that Microsoft provided FBI access to BitLocker encryption keys has exposed fundamental flaws in trusted encryption systems. This article explores what happened, why it matters, and how to protect your data moving forward.

12 min read | Jan 26, 2026

Automation & DevOps

Why Self-Hosted Password Managers Beat Cloud Services in 2026

After analyzing hundreds of tech professionals' experiences, one self-hosted service consistently emerges as irreplaceable: password managers. Discover why Vaultwarden and similar solutions have become non-negotiable for security-conscious users in 2026.

12 min read | Jan 25, 2026

Cybersecurity

Microsoft BitLocker Keys Shared with FBI: What It Means for Your Privacy

Recent reports reveal Microsoft provided FBI with BitLocker recovery keys to unlock suspects' laptops. This incident raises critical questions about encryption backdoors, corporate data sharing policies, and what true privacy means in the modern digital landscape.

11 min read | Jan 25, 2026