The Tech Space Shifting Focus to Cybersecurity
The Tech Space Shifting Focus to Cybersecurity Most every organization has made it a priority to mitigate the effects of cybercrime. Over the last decade, […]
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Bad Networking: What is a Botnet?
What is a botnet? There are countless threats to computer security. And the internet is full of them. Many of these threats are nothing more […]
Perpetuating the Stigma: Fear and Shame
What is Stigma & why does it exist? Stigma is the belief that something causes you to be a bad person. It is defined as […]
Social Anxiety: Always feeling like a fraud
I don’t believe I have full blown social anxiety. I was never diagnosed with having an anxiety disorder. However, sometimes I do have anxiety over […]
Hacker Phobia: The Fear of Getting Hacked
Over recent years we have seen an increase in security breaches. A new breach seems to happen every day. During the Equifax data breach of […]
The dangers of internet relationships: What is Catfishing?
The dangers of internet relationships The internet has taken over, connecting almost every aspect of our lives. And through social media, it is easier than […]
Hacking: it’s not always black and white.
The good, the bad, and the grey Hacking is not always black and white. Not all hackers are cybercriminals, but all cybercriminals are hackers. Typically, […]
Online Harassment: Trolls, Cyberbullies and Stalkers.
Internet Trolls: Pushing your buttons, or pushing an agenda? Chances are, if you spend any amount of time online, you have already encountered internet trolls. […]
Picking up the Pieces: Life after Diagnosis
The diagnosis is in. I suffer from a mental illness. What happens next? Anxiety and panic sets in. Questions begin swirling in my head. Will […]