Today, Bluetooth is built into nearly all our devices. These include our computer systems, smartphones, iPods, tablets, audio speakers, game controllers, and many more devices. In this series, we are concentrated on hacking mobile devices, tablets, and phones as they are the most fertile ground for cyber criminals. The ability to hack Bluetooth can lead […]
Bitcoin is a form of digital currency, created and held electronically. No one controls it. Bitcoins are not printed, like dollars or euros – they are produced by people, and increasingly businesses, running computers all around the world, using software that solves mathematical problems. It’s the first example of a growing category of money known […]
What is a local server? A local server plays an essential role for most programmers. It allows development and testing on the local machine without the concerns of losing Internet connection, unintentionally creating non-permanent security gaps, or constantly uploading data files. It is employed to gain access to the network services that run on the […]
The built-in backup utilities in Windows are pretty solid. Let’s take a look at how to create a full backup image of your PC without the need for a third party utility. Normal backup programs, like CrashPlan or Windows’ built-in File History feature, essentially copy your files to another location. A system image backup, on the other hand, is […]
Wireless technologies are increasingly being integrated into our lives, continue to actively expand the scope of mobile devices for everyday tasks. Payment services, business correspondence, proof of banking operations “on the go” are commonplace, and themselves smartphones and tablet computers have become a real fount of “tasty” information about their owners, occupy a special […]