We Analyzed 1 Million Passwords - Here's Why Your Dog's Name is a Terrible Choice (and What to Use Instead)

We all love our furry companions, but let’s face it, using their name as your password is about as secure as leaving your front door wide open with a neon “Welcome Hackers!” sign. Here at CyWreck, we crunched the numbers on over 1 million leaked passwords, and let me tell you, the results were barking mad! Why is “BuddyBoy” Such a Bad Boy for Passwords? Here’s the truth: predictability is a hacker’s best friend....

July 6, 2024 · 2 min · 361 words · Me

Hackers Beware: The Rise of the Homomorphic Encryption Revolution!

Attention all cybersecurity enthusiasts! The future of data protection is here, and it’s not your grandma’s encryption. Buckle up for a deep dive into the mind-blowing world of Homomorphic Encryption (HE), the technology poised to transform online security. What’s the Big Deal? Traditional encryption scrambles data into gibberish, making it unreadable to outsiders. But here’s the catch: it also renders the data unusable while encrypted. Homomorphic Encryption changes the game....

May 21, 2024 · 2 min · 330 words · Me

The Booming Cybersecurity Landscape: Growth, Challenges, and Why You Need to Be Prepared

The digital age has brought incredible opportunities, but with them, an ever-evolving threat landscape. In this constantly connected world, cybersecurity is no longer an option, it’s a necessity. But just how big is the cybersecurity industry, and why is it growing so rapidly? Here are some compelling facts and figures that paint a clear picture: Market Size: According to Grand View Research, the global cybersecurity market was valued at USD 222....

February 27, 2024 · 3 min · 500 words · Me