David Balaban
35 posts
David Balaban is a computer security researcher with over 10 years of experience in malware analysis and antivirus software evaluation. David runs the Privacy-PC.com project which presents expert opinions on the contemporary information security matters, including social engineering, penetration testing, threat intelligence, online privacy and white hat hacking. As part of his work at Privacy-PC, Mr. Balaban has interviewed such security celebrities as Dave Kennedy, Jay Jacobs and Robert David Steele to get firsthand perspectives on hot InfoSec issues. David has a strong malware troubleshooting background, with the recent focus on ransomware countermeasures.
The Evolution and Development of Hacking
In the world of computers, to perform any action, including malicious actions, tools are needed – software. Any…
December 4, 2020
Getting a VPN in Japan
Virtual private networks (VPN) are very popular in Japan however....
January 10, 2020
Smart TVs make screenshots every second & send them to the server
There are a lot of unexpansive smart TVs on the market. Have you ever thought about why they got so cheap?
December 30, 2019
Popular forms of cybercrime you should be aware of
Cybercrime is any criminal activity where the main object (as a target and/or as a tool) is a computer or network...
December 14, 2019
5 things you should never do when using anonymous operating systems
Some people overestimate the capabilities of anonymous operating systems, thinking that after they launch OS like Tails, they are completely protected from any enemy.
December 6, 2019
About Internet Anonymity, Our Life and Its Relativity
So, you have some reason to remain anonymous on the net. You open Google, type in something like: “Basics of Internet anonymity” and get some results.
November 20, 2019
Why a VPN is Compulsory for Torrent Users
Do you torrent? then you should use a VPN as well. In this article we have discussed by users need VPN while torrenting. Let's get to it...
November 19, 2019
How can I protect myself from hackers if I want to start a blog?
So, you run the publication’s website or maintain your own blog....
November 2, 2019
How to Torrent Safely and legally?
Torrent websites use peer-to-peer technology. This involves users downloading files from dozens (or hundreds) of other users’ computers, instead of having a central file server or repository.
October 13, 2019
Top Dangers That Online Gamers Face
Given the huge numbers, it comes as no surprise that cybercriminals and other malicious elements are increasingly zeroing in on gamers.
August 7, 2019