Over the last few years, scientists and engineers have been working on a new technology which could become as transformative as the internet itself. Light Fidelity is on the cusp of revolutionizing data distribution –…
It’s hard to overstate the importance of the humble LAMP stack when it comes to creating websites or online applications. This iconic stack comprises four pieces of unrelated open source software, each powered by the…
Building a new website is a busy and exciting time. Whether you are creating a new ecommerce shop, an individual profile, a new forum to showcase your passion, or any other website, the odds are…
If you’ve ever wondered about the availability of your debit or credit card number on the internet, you can thank today’s historic hacker. Albert Gonzalez made history when he resold more than 170 million credit…
Speed matters to website owners. A few seconds can be the difference between a very successful website and a wasted digital space. To determine the speed of your website, you can perform a simple speed…
Today’s Historic Hack reminds us that security must cover entire operations from the ground up within organizations. Hacks can occur through other methods than the typical digital communications that we are used to hearing about…
When you partner with a web host, you are trusting them with your sensitive information, and believing that they will keep it away from prying eyes. But just how secure is it? Popular television shows…
Throughout our series of Historic Hacks, we have often looked at the damages created by notorious hackers. From worms like Melissa to hackers like Gary McKinnon, we have hashed out the dirty deeds of these…
Search engines use complex algorithms to measure important aspects of your website when deciding whether or not to send traffic in your direction. Google, Bing, Yahoo, and others use small elements of your website to…
In 2008, a worm began infecting computers one at a time. While it may not have wrought the level of damage seen by some malware, The Conficker Hack meets our Historic Hack standards due to…