Ben Dickson
Ben Dickson is a software engineer and founder of TechTalks. His work has been published by TechCrunch, VentureBeat, the Next Web, PC Magazine, Huffington Post, and Motherboard, among others.
Untangling the scary truth about botnets
Botnets are one of the most powerful cyberweapons on the internet. Here’s what you need to know.
On Aug 23, 2017 by Ben Dickson
The 4 best antivirus apps to keep your computer adware free
A good adware removal tool will keep your Mac or PC running its best.
On Aug 22, 2017 by Ben Dickson
How DDoS attacks knock your favorite websites offline
Can’t access your favorite website? A DDoS attack may be the culprit.
On Aug 13, 2017 by Ben Dickson
The trouble with being a good-guy hacker
White hat hackers walk the line between criminal and hero.
On Aug 9, 2017 by Ben Dickson
The best free antivirus tools for Windows and Mac
Solid antivirus protection doesn’t have to break your bank.
On Aug 6, 2017 by Ben Dickson
What you really need to know about malware
Malware can ruin more than just your day.
On Jul 26, 2017 by Ben Dickson
The best security apps to lock down your Android phone
These security apps can help manage and deal with threats to your phone.
On Jul 14, 2017 by Ben Dickson
If you like having access to the entire internet, help save net neutrality
Save net neutrality, save the internet.
On Jul 12, 2017 by Ben Dickson
The strange failures of the Petya ransomware attack
Why would hackers launch a ransomware attack that’s bad at making money?
On Jul 1, 2017 by Ben Dickson
Petya ransomware outbreak shows hackers are getting smarter—but the rest of the world is not
To avoid a truly devastating cyberattack, the world must get ahead of the criminals.
On Jun 29, 2017 by Ben Dickson
How to completely lock down your sensitive PDFs
Encrypting your important PDFs is easier thank you might think.
On Jun 26, 2017 by Ben Dickson
Everything you need to know about Facebook’s privacy policy
Locking down your Facebook account is easier than you think.
On Jun 20, 2017 by Ben Dickson
How do you bridge the cybersecurity talent gap?
Experts warn there could be a massive shortage of cybersecurity experts by 2019.
On Jun 14, 2017 by Ben Dickson
The best secure alternatives for email, messaging, and more
Here are secure alternatives to the internet services and apps you rely on the most.
On Jun 7, 2017 by Ben Dickson
AI and the future of cyber defense
deal with security issues stemming from the explosive growth of data will be a focal point of GCS 2017.
On Jun 1, 2017 by Ben Dickson
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