01001000 01100101 01101100 01101100 01101111 Was that just a bunch of 1's and 0's or did it mean something? For most of us is just a bunch of numbers, but for any hacker they know it's the basic encoding of the word "Hello"
As we enter 2018 and after all the cyber security scandals over the last few years, it was only logical to talk to one of the best experts in the field. I couldn't think of anyone better than my good friend Hollywood Cyber Security Expert Ralph Echemendia aka The Ethical Hacker.
Life is moving at a very fast pace, and with technology & the digital world evolving faster than ever, the need for online security is more paramount than ever.
Think about it for a minute. We are constantly using cell devices & laptops to access some of the most sensitive data in our lives which includes banking, social networks, emails and confidential documents, but do we do it in a safe environment? Are we aware of how easily our data can be breached or hacked?
When was the last time you received a scam/phishing email? How many of you have by mistake clicked on a link because you thought came from a legit source but was actually malware? How many of you tape your laptop cameras for fear of remote access?
For those using a VPN, do you even know what VPN stands for? (Virtual Private Network if you were wondering)
There are too many different ways we can be hacked that we are not aware of! I mean, we can't all be hackers but we should all aim to have the basic knowledge so we can protect ourselves. With state-sponsored attacks and new attack vectors it can be very overwhelming.
We are so used to using the technology that is available to us, that we don't normally think of how to protect ourselves online. We can even become complacent and lazy when it comes to setting up something as simple as passwords or changing them.
These days there is a big demand for cyber security training and I believe over the next few years this industry is going to expand in many areas around the world. Because cyber security is not just for the tech industry as many believe, it applies to every industry! From film & music to health & fitness, it is a new cultural movement that is sweeping the planet.