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 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
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
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
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
How to protect yourself against ransomware
Read this before it’s too late.
On May 28, 2017 by Ben Dickson
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
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 an iPhone in mere seconds
It’s easier than you think.
On May 11, 2017 by Ben Dickson
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
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
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