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Google Trackers: What You Can Actually Escape And What You Can’t
Google is everywhere — in your emails, documents, maps, phone, in your working hours, and even in your leisure time. It’s become a part of our daily lives, and getting out of its ecosystem can feel impossible. But can switchin...
Can Freedom Cities Succeed Where Company Towns Failed?
Freedom Cities are a proposed solution to key US challenges like the housing crisis, declining manufacturing, and slow economic growth.
First introduced in 2023 by President Donald Trump and expanded in 2025, the plan aims to b...
The Evolution of Phishing Scams: Smarter, More Targeted, and Harder to Stop
Key Takeaways
2023 was the worst year on record for phishing attacks, with nearly five million incidents reported.
Up to September 2024, there were a total of 2.77 million phishing attacks that year alone.
AI-generated...
Content Moderation or Security Theater? How Social Media Platforms Really Enforce Community Guidelines
Social media has reached a level of ubiquity that new generations are now commonly referred to as the “social media generation.” Due to the popularity of these platforms — and the variety of topics that get tackled, dissected, and...
The Evolution of the Worst Passwords Over the Last 10 Years
Key Takeaways
"123456" was the most frequently used password worldwide in 2024.
The most common password in the United States in 2024 was "secret.”
Approximately 40% of the most common corporate passwords mirrored those...
The World’s Most Digitalized Countries: Connectivity, Health, and E-Government
The global shift toward digitalization is transforming how nations govern, connect citizens, and deliver healthcare by enhancing citizen engagement, revolutionizing healthcare systems, and streamlining governance through integ...
The Dark Side of Christmas: How Scams Exploit the Festive Spirit
Incidents of holiday scams increase every year, with reported financial losses continuing to surpass figures from previous years. In 2024, global information company TransUnion reported a significant spike in global fraudulent...
Free Apps, Hidden Costs: Unmasking the Privacy Risks Behind App Permissions
In today’s world, "free" apps have become an important part of our daily lives, offering convenience without any overt costs. However, these apps often have covert costs that come in the form of users’ personal data and privac...
Research: Ransomware Attack Trends and the True Costs to Victims
Key Takeaways
The average cost of ransomware attacks has escalated to $2.73 million in 2024, which represents an increase of nearly $1 million (50%) in a year.
Half of all the ransomware attacks conducted in 2023 happened...
The Rise and Impact of Romance Scams in 2024
A romance scam involves a criminal (or group of criminals) faking their identity to build connections with people online with the intent of eventually stealing from them. These types of scams can last for months or even years and...