Tag: Tech

  • Weekly Problem: Balls into Bins

    Probability theory: Throwing balls into bins Imagine you’re at a carnival game where you’re blindfolded and asked to throw balls into bins. Simple enough, right? But here’s where it gets interesting: this simple game is actually a powerful model for understanding everything from how websites handle traffic to how computers store data. What’s Really Going…

  • Have a Personal Website? Your Data May Be on These Dark Web Pages!

    Have a Personal Website? Your Data May Be on These Dark Web Pages!

    These sources are your place to check for data leaks Well, now that I’m starting my own business and slowly advancing my education and career, I plan to build a personal website. However, there are more things to consider than one may think. We often associate cyberattacks with large corporations or political targets, assuming personal…

  • Holding files for ransom. The Outlaws of the digital world.

    Holding files for ransom. The Outlaws of the digital world.

    Ever wondered what is being held for ransom in a ransomware attack? A little guide to the practice of Cyber-outlaws