Security
5 questions tagged Security — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
How Does Encryption Protect Data?
Encryption converts readable data into scrambled ciphertext using a mathematical algorithm and a key; only someone with the correct key can decrypt it back.
How Does a Lock and Key Work?
A pin tumbler lock contains spring-loaded pins of varying lengths; when the correct key is inserted, its ridges push each pin to exactly the right height to align at the "shear line," allowing the cylinder to rotate and open the lock.
What is phishing?
Phishing is a scam in which criminals send fake emails, texts or calls pretending to be a trusted organisation to trick people into revealing passwords, money or personal information.
What is the dark web?
The dark web is a small, hidden part of the internet that search engines cannot index and that can only be reached with special software such as the Tor browser, which hides users identities.
How Does a Biometric Fingerprint Scanner Work?
A fingerprint scanner captures the unique ridge pattern of your finger using optical, capacitive, or ultrasonic sensors and matches it against stored templates.