December 11, 2018 - United States Cybersecurity Magazine

Equifax was Careless With Your Data

Author(s):

Caleb Townsend, Staff Writer, United States Cybersecurity Magazine

The Cost of Carelessness Is it possible to quantify carelessness? Recent news about Equifax has shown the veracity of carelessness seen in the cybersecurity department of major corporations and countries. This year alone, we have seen many companies that we trust with our personal information fail us. Because of this, the catastrophic failures of cybersecurity … Read more

Cybersecurity & the Modern World

What is a Hacktivist?

Author(s):

Patrick Putman, ,

by Caleb Townsened

Hacking is no longer just about breaking into a computer to steal money or data. Hackers have developed new methods of influencing policy and bringing about change. Especially with society’s heightened sense of political awareness. Subsequently, they are turning internet activism as a way of spreading their idealism. Simply put, a hacktivist is someone who … Read more

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Equifax was Careless With Your Data

Author(s):

Caleb Townsend, Staff Writer, United States Cybersecurity Magazine

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What is a Hacktivist?

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