Wall Street Journal

How to Find Out Whether Your Computer Is Part of a Botnet—and What to Do About It

WSJ’s Robert McMillan breaks down why residential proxy software is so bad, and how to check whether the malware is installed on your home network. Photo: Sean Havey The price might be right, but if ...
CNET

Thousands of Computer Viruses Are Created Every Day. Here’s How to Protect Your Computer From Cyberattacks

Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since then, she's poured thousands of hours into understanding how websites and online businesses work. She's shared what she's learned on blogs ...
Scientific American

The New Frontier of AI Hacking—Could Online Images Hijack Your Computer?

A website announces, “Free celebrity wallpaper!” You browse the images. There’s Selena Gomez, Rihanna and Timothée Chalamet—but you settle on Taylor Swift. Her hair is doing that wind-machine thing ...
The Red & Black

Ethical Hacking Courses: How to Start a Career in Cyber Security

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Among the many specialities in information security, ethical hacking is one of the ...
AZ Central

What's slowing down your computer? Here are some tips to find out

QUESTION: How can I tell what’s causing my Windows computer to bog down? ANSWER: When a computer starts crawling, most people assume it’s old, broken, or infected. In reality, it’s often just ...