June 2023 – Password Sentry

How Can I Setup HTTPS For Website?

Last Updated on 30 June 2023 by Daniel

To set up HTTPS for a website, you will need to obtain an SSL/TLS certificate and configure your web server to use HTTPS. Here are the general steps to set up HTTPS:…

Medibank won’t pay hackers ransom. Is it the right choice?

Last Updated on 30 June 2023 by Daniel

Mohiuddin Ahmed, Edith Cowan University and Paul Haskell-Dowland, Edith Cowan University

Medibank is still refusing to pay a ransom of an undisclosed amount to cybercriminals, despite the hackers now …

AI-generated spam may soon be flooding your inbox – and it will be personalized to be especially persuasive

Last Updated on 28 June 2023 by Daniel

AI may make spam more pervasive than ever. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar

John Licato, University of South Florida

Each day, messages from Nigerian princes, peddlers of wonder drugs and promoters of …

What to Look For to See if my Website Has Been Hacked.

Last Updated on 27 June 2023 by Daniel

There are several signs that can indicate if a website has been hacked or compromised. Here are some common indicators to look for:

Unexpected changes in website content: If you notice unauthorized

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Cyber peacekeeping is integral in an era of cyberwar – here’s why

Last Updated on 26 June 2023 by Daniel

Helge Janicke, De Montfort University

Cyber warfare is upon us, from interference in elections to a leak of cyber weapons from a national stockpile. And, as with most evolutions in …

How math and language can combine to map the globe and create strong passwords, using the power of 3 random words

The math of threes is surprisingly powerful. MicroStockHub/iStock via Getty Images

Mary Lynn Reed, Rochester Institute of Technology

It’s hard to imagine that three random words have the power to both map the globe and keep your private data …

Moveit hack: attack on BBC and BA offers glimpse into the future of cybercrime

Last Updated on 24 June 2023 by Daniel

Danny Steed, Cranfield University and Robert Black, Cranfield University

British Airways (BA), the BBC, Ofcom and Boots were among a number of organisations that were reportedly victims of a …

How Can I Tell if my Phone Has Been Hacked?

If you suspect that your phone may have been hacked, there are several signs you can look out for to help confirm your suspicions. Here are some common indicators that your phone might be compromised: