We live in a digital age where everything is online, and smartphones are an efficient and convenient vehicle to access and share electronic information. However, this accessibility increases the threat of cyber attacks. Malware, viruses, Trojans, and botnets are becoming increasingly common infections on smartphones. Despite this threat, many people overlook the need for smartphone Read More
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As society enters a technology-based age, cybersecurity continues to be a pressing issue. Cyberattacks continue to threaten our national security on a daily basis. One of the most highly publicized cybersecurity breaches occurred in the 2016 elections. While we focused on Russia’s growing military power, they attacked us online and subsequently influenced the election outcome. Read More
Autistic individuals have greatly contributed to our society and have earned their places in our history books. One noteworthy individual is Albert Einstein. He developed the theory of relativity and is now known as the father of theoretical physics. Another extraordinary individual with autism is Alan Turing, the man who cracked the Nazi Enigma code. Read More
Reality Winner, 26, is an Air Force veteran who worked as a contractor for the National Security Agency (NSA). While working at NSA, she encountered a classified report with proof that Russians interfered with the 2016 presidential elections by penetrating a voting software supplier in Florida. Furthermore, the document provided proof that the government knew Read More
The Internet is an amazing thing that allows us to search for new information and keep in contact with friends and family. However, the Internet also has a dark side. It allows for unwanted people to access private information and it provides direct means in which they can contact you. These are examples of cyberstalking. Read More