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Neural Links: The Road to Real-Life Telepathy
Pssst... you... yes you... Can you hear me?
You hear someone speak to you, but nobody is around. What if that was your reality? Being...
Mind Over Matter: How Brain Implants Are Making Telekinesis Real
Imagine a world where you can move objects and complete tasks simply by thinking about them. Sounds like a pretty relaxing and too-good-to-be-true idea,...
GNU Privacy Guard (GPG) and the Protection of Sensitive Genetic Data
In today's data-driven world, few forms of personal information are as personal and revealing as genetic information. Genetic sequencing has become more widely available...
Benefits of Composting: why you should start composting now!
There is less than 5% of residential food waste that is currently being composted around the world. To be exact, about 3.7% as of...
Late night studying: effects of warm and cool LED lamps
Are you trying to pick out the right kind of fluorescent LED light for your room? One search for light bulbs on amazon shows...
CAPTCHA: Are You A Robot?
When you interact with a website—whether you are creating an account, posting a comment, or making a purchase—you might be prompted to confirm that...
Malware Monikers: Cyber Threats with Intriguing Names
The names of malware frequently resemble whimsical nicknames or the titles of obscure indie bands rather than serious threats to global cybersecurity. However, beneath...
Lesser-Known Cybersecurity Threats: SEO Poisoning, Spamdexing, and AI Keystroke Capture
In an era where technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, the digital landscape has become a battleground for both innovation and malicious activities. Cybercriminals...
Cybersecurity Firsts: A Timeline
Sources:
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/worlds-first-computer-bug/
https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2020arXiv200715759L/abstract
https://www.cybersecurityeducationguides.org/john-mcafee-godfather-of-antivirus-software/
https://online.utulsa.edu/blog/famous-ransomware-attacks-in-history/
https://www.verizon.com/business/resources/articles/s/the-history-of-phishing/
https://usa.kaspersky.com/resource-center/threats/a-brief-history-of-computer-viruses-and-what-the-future-holds
https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/a-byte-out-of-history-10-million-hack
https://www.britannica.com/technology/firewall
Are Joro Spiders Going to Kill Us All?
If you live in Atlanta, there’s a large chance you’ve come into contact with the now common Joro Spider. Measuring in at 3 inches...