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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.

How does vpn work : Server racks in a room

How a VPN works—and why experts think you should use one

Here's what you need to know about this reliable privacy tool.

On Jul 6, 2017 by Ben Dickson

Bear on laptop wearing Russian ushanka hat, smoking cigar, and drinking

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

Security World Map

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

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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

Facebook privacy

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

free vpn

5 free VPNs to maintain your privacy online

Nothing is ever truly free, but these VPNs offer solid protection with minimal tradeoffs.

On Jun 15, 2017 by Ben Dickson

cybersecurity

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

security apps

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

ransomware protection

How to protect yourself against ransomware

Read this before it's too late.

On May 28, 2017 by Ben Dickson

Hooded Man Taking Off His Face Mask, Revealing Spooky Faceless Person Behind

Why unmasking cybersecurity experts is so dangerous

Some heroes don't want the world to know their names.

On May 16, 2017 by Ben Dickson

ransomware wannacry

4 things you should know about WannaCry, the latest massive ransomware attack

Computers are still at risk, but here's how you can help reduce your chances of getting infected.

On May 14, 2017 by Ben Dickson

how to encrypt iphone

How to encrypt an iPhone in mere seconds

It's easier than you think.

On May 11, 2017 by Ben Dickson

How to Remove Apps From Your Google Account

How to clean your Gmail account of malicious apps

With just a few clicks, you can rid your Gmail account of scam apps that are stealing your data.

On May 5, 2017 by Ben Dickson

browser phishing attack: Padlock with fishing line and hook

How to keep hackers from tricking you with this invisible phishing attack

Even savvy internet users can fall for this one.

On Apr 23, 2017 by Ben Dickson