What is I/O (input/output)? I/O (input/output), pronounced “eye-oh,” describes any operation, program or device that transfers data to or from a computer. Common I/O devices include printers, hard disks, keyboards and mice. Input/output devices play a crucial role in computer programming by streamlining how computing devices communicate across a network. Why is I/O important? In […]
A data breach that impacted car manufacturer Tesla in May of this year has been confirmed as the result of “insider wrongdoing”, according to a data breach notice filed by the company. The data breach was discovered in May after German publication Handelsplatt broke the news of the cyber security incident, which saw 100GB worth […]
Last updated 30 August, 2023 We’ve teamed up with AIAIAI to offer you the chance to win one of five pairs of their brand-new TMA-2 DJ XE headphones in this free prize draw. The AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ XE are designed to appeal specifically to DJs who need durable design and custom-tuned audio for practising and […]
What is off-site backup? Off-site backup is a method of backing up data to a remote server or to media that’s transported off site. The two most common forms of off-site backup are cloud backup and tape backup. During cloud backup, also referred to as online backup, a copy of the data is sent over […]
In 2001, I switched to DJing with Traktor because it allowed me to use MIDI controllers and customize them to create new ways of playing. The modularity they offered was exciting and very innovative. Then MIDI controllers became standardized, and sadly, no custom mapped them anymore. As the years went by, DJ hardware became just […]
In 2001, I switched to DJing with Traktor because it allowed me to use MIDI controllers and customize them to create new ways of playing. The modularity they offered was exciting and very innovative. Then MIDI controllers became standardized, and sadly, no custom mapped them anymore. As the years went by, DJ hardware became just […]
Developers for popular online platform game Roblox are being reportedly targeted with information-stealing malware. An unknown malicious actor has been seeding dozens of open-source software packages with malware referred to as ‘LunaGrabber’, beginning on August 1, 2023. Developers have been tricked into clicking on the malware-ridden software packages as they are disguised as commonly used […]
Discord.io, a custom invite service for the instant messaging service Discord, has suffered a data breach that exposed the personal data of more that 760,000 users. Discord.io is a third-party service which allows Discord users to create customized invitations to their channels on Discord itself. The breach was discovered on August 14, after a […]
Canda-based dental benefits administrator Alberta Dental Service Corportation (ADSC) recently suffered a malware-based cyber attack which exposed the data of more than 1.5 million customers. The cyber security incident was discovered on July 9 after a malicious actor gained access to ADSC’s systems. The hacker then deployed malware, encrypting some of the company’s data and […]