Computer Security Systems

In the digital world, alphanumeric characters play an important role. The term "alphanumeric" encompasses both letters and numbers, creating a versatile set that forms the foundation of written language, computer programming and secure password creation.

By Yara Simón

Websites like Spokeo, PeopleFinder and Intelius collect reams of data on you, your relatives, court records and other personal information. But getting it removed isn't so easy.

By Dave Roos

Do you have a password manager? How about a VPN? Here's why you might want both, in the form of antivirus software, available with a discount from HowStuffWorks.

By Partner Content From TotalAV

Private browsers and search engines offer much more protection than using a regular browser or search engine, or a browser with privacy mode-enabled. They can shield your sensitive data, ward off third-party ads and trackers, and provide a safer browsing experience.

By Melanie Radzicki McManus

We're told to change our computer passwords often, but sometimes it can be a hassle to remember how to do it. Here are some easy instructions for changing your Gmail password.

By Jeremy Glass

Some Airbnb guests have found hidden cameras in their rented homes. Is this legal? And how can you tell if you're being spied on?

By Nathan Chandler

It may seem like you get endless alerts to update your Microsoft Windows system and you might be tempted to skip a few updates. Is there any harm in doing that?

By Nathan Chandler

Zoom bombing – when intruders hijack your videoconference calls or virtual learning sessions – has become a big deal. But how do you stop it?

By Nathan Chandler

What really happens when you transfer your browser to the incognito feature? You may think you're completely anonymous on the internet, but that's not what's happening.

By Nathan Chandler

Even if you use the "incognito" setting on your browser, your personal and search data are still being collected at an alarming rate. Private search engines and browsers aim to lessen your digital footprint.

By Dave Roos

To what extent is U.S. intelligence able to conduct surveillance on the internet activity and electronic communications of U.S. citizens?

By Jonathan Strickland & Patrick J. Kiger

Data privacy concerns have prompted some new laws to go into effect in the European Union — and that means changes for consumers in the rest of the world too.

By Dave Roos

HowStuffWorks explains how blockchain technology, which relies upon a shared record of transactions across a peer-to-peer network of computers, is taking over the world.

It's the technology behind the meteorically rising bitcoin, and it could be really, really big.

By Jonathan Strickland

The guys at Stuff They Don't Want You To Know talk about whether you can really delete your internet history — and why you want to.

By Diana Brown

It’s sweet to have a personal assistant like Amazon’s Alexa do your bidding. Except when it does something you didn’t anticipate, like order an adorable dollhouse.

By Jonathan Strickland

Ransomware is coming for us all.

By Julia Layton

Trolls are everywhere these days, driving people off Twitter and wreaking havoc online. They also have specific personality traits that the general population doesn't.

By Julia Layton

And the FBI already has said it’ll help other law enforcement agencies with locked phones.

By John Donovan

Whether you applaud their Robin Hood-style ideology of championing free speech or detest their reckless disregard for the consequences of their actions, it’s undeniable that Anonymous has become a force to be reckoned with in recent years. From hacking politicians’ emails to taking down government websites, many of the group’s actions seem to straddle the line […] The post 9 Things Everyone Should Know About The Hacktivist Group Anonymous appeared first on Goliath.

By Wes Walcott

The short answer is yes. The long answer? Some people do it for mischief, others for criminal purpose, and even governments are in on the game.

By Chris Opfer

Online harassment seems to know no bounds, with new opportunities for meanness evolving all the time. Ever heard of dogpiling or doxing?

By Alia Hoyt

Remember that crazy video you made with your friends years ago? Yes, you do, but you also wish it wasn't the first thing that pops up in a Google search of your name. Well, rejoice! There's a way to get it out of Google.

By Beth Brindle

Do you know what you're doing when you're "dropping dox" on somebody? It's called "doxxing," and while it's technically not illegal, it's probably not a very nice thing to do to someone.

By Beth Brindle

You've probably heard of the hacktivist group known as Anonymous, but do you really know what motivates the group’s actions or how members organize their initiatives?

By Nathan Chandler