Alex Tray

1 month ago | cacm.acm.org | Alex Tray

Interconnected business systems mean that one security flaw can have far-reaching consequences. Zero-day exploits pose a unique risk—they emerge without warning and leave no time for a defensive patch. These exploits give cybercriminals a rare advantage: access to systems without detection and without a known fix in place. By the time most organizations react, the damage often is already done.

1 month ago | secureworld.io | Alex Tray

Invisible Characters and How to Use Them to Prevent Being Hacked4:50 Invisible characters are Unicode or computer-encoded characters that have no visible presence but register as text on digital devices. They can be found through websites or online tools and copied to the clipboard for later use. These blank spaces can be used to create strong passwords and usernames, which can help you stay anonymous online and protect yourself from hacking attacks.

2 months ago | freecodecamp.org | Alex Tray

Think about it: you're sitting there enjoying your morning coffee, reading the headlines when again another data breach is making headlines. Millions of users' personal information – gone. You can't help but cringe as a developer at the prospect. Could it happen on your watch? The reality is, keeping personal data safe isn't something you should be doing because it's good practice – it's something you have to do.

2 months ago | secureworld.io | Alex Tray

The Role and Benefits of AI in Cybersecurity11:14 Cyber threats evolve daily, often outpacing traditional security measures. Hackers constantly refine their tactics, pushing companies to seek smarter defenses. This is where Artificial Intelligence (AI) steps in. AI plays a crucial role in both offense and defense. On the offensive side, it helps security teams predict and mimic hacker behavior to stay ahead of attacks.

Mar 28, 2025 | freecodecamp.org | Alex Tray

In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the process of sending emails in Python using two different methods: The traditional SMTP setup with the built-in ‘smtplib’ module. Mailtrap email API via Mailtrap’s official SDK. If you’re unfamiliar with the tools and workflows, SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the protocol commonly used for sending emails via apps and websites.