Ransomware is malicious software used by hackers to hold hostage files, data, or applications on a computer making them inaccessible to the owner. In order to regain access to the data, the owner must pay a ransom demand to the hackers. Ransomware is a problem for consumers, governments, and businesses…

SlikSafe lets you store your data privately via decentralized storage in 3 simple steps. Open SlikSafe.com and click Login. You would now have options to login via your Google account, email or your favorite crypto wallet, MetaMask or Phantom. You’ll now be shown a seed-phrase with a download button. Save…

One common challenge that plagues all researchers is where they should store their data, whether it be first-party sourced information or beyond. Questions of “do I store it in the cloud?” or “should I store it somewhere in the basement?” quickly come up. …

Decentralized storage is theorized about by many, even with Ethereum.org describing how it might work in a hypothetical sense. For most entering the world of web3, the common question arises: “why would I shift from my centralized storage solution (i.e., Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)?” We’ve narrowed it down to five…

Cybercrime has nearly doubled year-over-year, with no end in sight. And while you may think you have nothing to hide, your personal information is constantly being collected and used without your knowledge or consent. Even if you’re not worried about the government snooping on your online activity, there are plenty…

Safeguard your privacy no matter what you need to do. — Cybercriminals, government agencies, or even ex-spouses can all snoop on our communications if we’re not careful. That’s why it’s important to use apps that offer end-to-end encryption, which means that only the people involved in a conversation can read it. This is achieved through a process of mathematical algorithms that…

Collaborating is something that people have been doing since the beginning of time, and they’ve shaped some of the most powerful moments in our history, whether it be countries developing a unified charter for the first time, two founders taking a risk to build a company in their garage or…

How the term web3 is ushering in a new era of the internet and what it means for your privacy. — Web3 has dominated the news cycle over the last 18 months and has typically been paired with one of a few buzzwords: metaverse, NFTs, Bored Apes, Meta, Facebook, and Zuckerberg, to name a few. But, what is it? At its core, it’s a mindset shift for anyone who has used…

Pixar almost lost the Toy Story franchise due to a lack of data backup. — When you’re Pixar, dealing with large files is a daily task. Each movie, from Finding Nemo to The Incredibles, involves an immense amount of soundtracks, 3D assets, animation files and more. …