Ex-Facebook security boss: U.S. elections risk becoming ‘World Cup of information warfare’
Ex-Facebook security boss: U.S. elections risk becoming ‘World Cup of information warfare’
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Entries by Kellep Charles
Book Review of “Practical Cyber Intelligence” by Wilson Bautista Jr
Bautista’s approach of the book “Practical Cyber Intelligence” was comprehensive for both the beginner and seasoned security practitioner regardless of their role. I do think seasoned professional in leadership will find more value in the text as compared to a Jr. Security Analyst. In addition, as an educator, this text definitely has a role in the academic realm especially in the graduate level.
Cyberwar Season 1 – Episode 2: The Sony Hack
At that time (2014) the Sony Hack was one of the worst attacks against a corporation. Not only were embarrassing emails released, personal health records of employees and their family and social security numbers to name a few were dumped.
Cyberwar Season 1 – Episode 1 Recap: Who is Anonymous?
The first episode looked into the decentralized group of international activist hackers known as “Anonymous” which has been linked to numerous high-profile incidents over the years, including Internet attacks on governments, major corporations, financial institutions and religious groups.
LifeLock’s Customer emails made Vulnerable
Identity theft protection firm LifeLock may have actually exposed customers to additional attacks from ID thieves and phishers
Warning Banner Sample for Systems and Network Devices
System/Network Login Banners Login banners provide a definitive warning to any possible intruders that may want to access your system that certain types of activity are illegal, but at the same time, it also advises the authorized and legitimate users of their obligations relating to acceptable use of the computerized or networked environment(s). A requirement […]
Mile2® Certification Updates
Mile2® is proud to announce our newly updated Certified Penetration Testing Engineer Certification! New topics include the Internet of Things (IoT), as well as the most up to date penetration testing methodologies.
Using Login Banner on a Mac OS X system
A login banner is a statement made by the system owner that asserts their rights and informs the users of the system what expectation of privacy they should have. Login banners are a critical aspect of IT system security as they allow IT systems administrators and IT Security staff to monitor the system for intrusion and abuse.
FTC Issues Alert on Tech Support Scams
The Federal Trade Commission has released an alert on tech support scams. Scammers use pop-up messages, websites, emails, and phone calls to entice users to pay for fraudulent tech support services to repair problems that don’t exist.
Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s just announced a data breach that’s exposed sensitive customer info
Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s (both owned by parent company Macy’s, Inc.) recently sent letters to some of their online customers confirming the retailer had discovered a cybersecurity threat to its systems on June 11, 2018.
