CyberCorks Editorial

A network is simply a group of devices that are connected so they can communicate and share information. Think of it like a group chat for your devices. Your phone, laptop, smart TV, printer, and game console can all be connected to the same network. This allows them to send information back and forth without needing to be physically plugged into each other. A Real-World Example Imagine you're at home. Your phone is connected to your Wi-Fi. Your laptop is connected to the same Wi-Fi. Your...

Short answer: Yes, your employer can see a surprising amount of information when you connect to their Wi-Fi network. They can typically identify which device is connected, the device name, its assigned IP address, MAC address (a unique hardware identifier), which websites you're visiting, when you connected, how long you stayed connected, and approximately how much data you transferred. However, that doesn't mean they can see everything you're doing online. Most websites today use HTTPS...

Every device that connects to a network has something called a MAC address (Media Access Control address). Think of it as your device's hardware ID. A MAC address helps devices on the same local network recognize each other. For example, when your laptop connects to your home Wi-Fi, your router uses its MAC address to tell it apart from your phone, smart TV, or game console. Unlike an IP address, which can change depending on the network you're using, a MAC address is usually built into the...