How to Create Strong Passwords (and Actually Remember Them)

In our digital lives, we are protected by a series of secret keys: our passwords. They guard everything from our private emails to our financial information. Yet, the most common mistake people make online is using weak, predictable, and reused passwords. Hackers love weak passwords because they are easy to guess with automated software. But […]

What is a Brute Force Attack? (A Simple Explanation & How to Stop It)

An infographic for a guide on what is a brute force attack, showing a password field being flooded with letters and numbers to represent a bot guessing passwords.

Imagine a thief trying to open a bicycle lock. Instead of skillfully picking it, they simply sit down and try every single possible combination, starting from 0000, then 0001, 0002, and so on. Given enough time, they are guaranteed to find the right code. This is exactly how a brute force attack works in the […]

Networking Basics for Beginners: A Simple Guide to IP Addresses & Ports

An infographic for a guide on computer networking basics for beginners, showing how a device uses an IP address, ports, and protocols to communicate on the internet.

Before you can understand how a cyberattack works, you first need to understand the roads it travels on. Every action online, from sending an email to visiting a website, happens over a computer network. Think of it as the invisible nervous system of the digital world. This guide won’t be a complex technical manual. Instead, […]