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 hackers can hijack your computer to make free money
You may be helping hackers create free money.
On Oct 16, 2017 by Ben Dickson
15 things you need to know about Tor
There’s much more to Tor than just black markets and porn.
On Sep 26, 2017 by Ben Dickson, Austin Powell
How secure is Apple’s Face ID, really?
Face ID is fancy—but is it a more secure way to unlock your iPhone X?
On Sep 19, 2017 by Ben Dickson
How to protect yourself against packet sniffers
Is someone trying to steal your internet data?
On Sep 17, 2017 by Ben Dickson
How to protect yourself against email spoofing
Don’t be fooled by this nasty trick.
On Sep 9, 2017 by Ben Dickson
The key difference between white hat, gray hat, and black hat hackers
Hackers are defined by the color of their hat—really.
On Aug 29, 2017 by Ben Dickson
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
A beginner’s guide to the dark web
You’re only scratching the surface.
On Jul 19, 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
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