Mobile phone security and privacy are important because of their widespread use. According to datareportal.com, 6.12 billion people, or 73.8% of the world's population, use a mobile device. Beyond widespread use, time spent on mobile phones is also very high. On average, each mobile phone user is glued to their device for 33 hours and 13 minutes each week, according to the same report. A monitored or hacked mobile device will reveal not just a person’s personal interests but

A CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) is one of the most popular modern security technologies today. Government institutions, businesses of any size, and modern homes employ CCTVs for monitoring and protection. For public and private safety, simple peace of mind, and real-time monitoring, CCTV has become an invaluable tool. According to Market Reports World, 1.1 billion CCTV cameras were installed worldwide in 2024 across 120 countries, and the number is projected to rise with m

It is often thought that an IP address is tied to a single device. According to McAfee.com, it is “a unique identifier for devices on a network that enables devices to communicate over the internet.” Websites and other online services use this information to identify users' locations and ensure the correct service is provided. IP addresses are even regarded as personal information, and laws are enacted to prevent the sharing of this data. EU’s GDPR, Canada’s PIPEDA, and Calif

Apple’s iCloud Private Relay touts itself as a security feature ensuring privacy for its paid subscribers. However, recent reports suggest users may not enjoy the privacy they thought they would. Security researchers Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk posted on their official blog about the security vulnerabilities of iOS and macOS users. The post explains how a WebKit-based browser (which is pretty much every browser) installed on Apple devices might expose a user’s IP address

IP addresses have played many roles in determining user location. However, the precious data may have found yet another role: determining voter fraud. In an exclusive report, Axios revealed that the “FBI recently obtained the IP address of someone who registered online in South Carolina.” This is part of the widening investigation into voter fraud claimed by President Donald Trump. The current US President claimed that the 2020 election, which he lost, was steeped in fraud. O

An RIR, or Regional Internet Registry, is an important organization because of its vital role in ensuring the stability and security of the internet. The non-profit organization manages IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, as well as Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs). There are only five RIRs worldwide, and they are distributed in different regions: ● AFRINIC - Africa ● APNIC - Asia-Pacific ● ARIN - North America ● LACNIC - Latin America ● RIPE NCC - Europe, Middle East, and C

Iran's war with the US is going beyond normal warfare as they move towards cyber-attacks. As both countries engage in actual warfare, Iran is also reportedly working on cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure with a Programmable Logic Controller or PLC. Attacks against PLCs "has been underway since at least March 2026 and relies on exposed or poorly secured operational technology," according to Cyber Security News. The objective of these attacks is to disrupt the pr

A select number of Zen Internet customers received an email informing them of an upcoming change to their IP Address. According to ISP Review, the switch is expected to affect no more than 2% of their total customer base. A relatively small percentage since the company has more than 200,000 subscribers as of 2024, but those affected will face some technical challenges. Zen Internet is an Internet Service Provider based in the UK with a unique niche that has attracted custom