Core Blockchain Concepts Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT): This is a shared database maintained by multiple independent computers (nodes) rather than a single central authority like a bank. Everyone has the same copy of the transaction history, making it...

Blockchain is a system of blocks of data linked into an uneditable digital chain. Key characteristics include: Storage in an open-source, decentralized environment Information that can be verified by every participating computer A dispersed structure that ensures...

With Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, I was not totally sure what to anticipate. It was my first time playing Gust's Atelier series, which I had mostly assumed were role-playing games with a crafty and laid-back theme.   I would...

Block Structure A blockchain block is essentially a digital container with two main parts: Header - Contains metadata like: Version information Link to the previous block (hash) Timestamp Difficulty target (for PoW systems) Nonce (for PoW systems) Validator...

When Atomfall launches on March 27, it will be accessible through Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. It will follow the Blizzard Arcade Collection and Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island, both of which are scheduled to be released in the coming days. We have already seen some...

In his GDC presentation this week, Ben Porter, director of consultancy at videogame market intelligence business Newzoo, discusses some of the key findings from the company's yearly assessment of the games industry's condition. One conclusion drawn from PC Gamer's...

AI-generated ransomware: Ransomware attacks are becoming more sophisticated, with AI helping attackers scout networks and create targeted demands. 66% of organizations reported experiencing ransomware attacks. Quantum computing security challenges: Researchers claim...

Ponzi Schemes promise high returns with little risk but actually use new investors' money to pay earlier investors. An example is BitConnect, which collapsed in 2018 after promising 40% monthly returns, resulting in over $1 billion in losses. Pump and Dump Schemes:...

The deep web is simply the portion of the Internet not indexed by search engines. It includes everyday services like email inboxes, private social media profiles, and subscription services. It's estimated to be 400-500 times larger than the surface web and has about...

Deep and Dark Web Overview There are different layers of the internet: Surface Web (Open Web): The visible internet accessible through standard search engines Makes up less than 5% of the total internet Contains publicly indexed websites with common domain extensions...