Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Let me start by reiterating what I have already stated, namely ...

You've read the headlines: Millions of Social Security numbers have been leaked in a massive data breach. Once again, your personal data is vulnerable. And that isn't the only sensitive information ...

What if the tools you use to test vulnerabilities could turn against you? Ethical hacking is a double-edged sword—on one hand, it’s a vital skill for identifying and fixing security flaws; on the ...

How I developed a conversation hack into one of my leading strategies for making money and turning great ideas into profitable businesses. I have made millions of dollars by making music hits and ...

This week on Uncanny Valley, we break down how one of the most common card shufflers could be altered to cheat, and why that matters—even for those who don’t frequent the poker table. Last week, the ...

Update, Dec. 07, 2024: This story, originally published Dec. 05, has been updated with examples of the kind of cyber-attacks used by hackers and scammers to lock you out of your Gmail account. A Dec.