SANS has released their April edition of OUCH!, covering passphrases, and why they are better than passwords. “We are excited to announce the April issue of OUCH! This month, led by Guest Editor Guy Bruneau, we cover passphrases. Specifically, what passphrases are, why they are better than passwords and how to use them securely. As always, […]
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November Edition of OUCH!: Social Engineering
November 11th, 2014
SANS has released their November edition of OUCH!, covering social engineering. “We are excited to announce the November issue of OUCH! This month, led by Guest Editor Alissa Torres, we cover Social Engineering. Specifically, we explain what it is, how cyber attackers use social engineering to get what they want and the different ways people […]
Apple Pay – How It Works
October 21st, 2014
As you’ve probably heard, Apple flipped the switch on it’s new payment system that it hopes will replace all the plastic cards in our wallets with virtual ones that live within our phones (note: card data is not actually stored there, but more on that later). Many analysts have said that this new payment system […]
Microsoft Ending Support for Older Versions of Internet Explorer
August 11th, 2014
Starting on January 12, 2016, Microsoft is going to stop releasing updates for versions of Internet Explorer earlier than IE 11. While this won’t be an issue for most Windows 8 users, users who are still using Windows Vista and Windows 7 will need to ensure that their version of Internet Explorer is updated within […]
New Ransomware Hits the Net – ZeroLocker
September 3rd, 2014
Last week, security researchers identified a new ransomware trojan in the wild. This new variant, deemed ZeroLocker, operates in a similar fashion to last year’s CryptoLocker. Ransomware is a category of malware that restricts access to a computer or files and demands a ransom be paid to restore access. CryptoLocker and ZeroLocker accomplish this by […]
Nearly 5 Million Gmail Passwords Leaked
September 10th, 2014
Earlier today, Daily Dot reported that nearly 5 million Gmail usernames and passwords have been hacked and posted on a Russian Bitcoin forum. The unknown hacker posted a screenshot of the database on the forum Tuesday evening, revealing some of the stolen usernames and passwords. As of earlier today, the list has been taken down […]
Home Depot – Disclosed Credit Card Information
September 16th, 2014
After weeks of knowing about the issue, a report came out last week alerting the public that Home Depot’s computers have been hacked for about five months now, revealing the credit and debit card information of millions of customers. The hackers are still unknown, but are believed to be among two groups. The hackers managed […]
“Bash” Bug Affecting Linux, Mac OS, and Potentially More Systems
September 29th, 2014
A French IT manager recently discovered a flaw in the way millions of devices communicate across the internet. The bug is found in “bash,” which is a program that translates human-readable commands into a language readable by the computer’s operating system. This bug affects any device that can connect to the internet and uses the operating […]
October Edition of OUCH!: Five Steps to Staying Secure
October 1st, 2014
SANS has released their October edition of OUCH! with five steps to staying secure with all types of technology. “We are excited to announce the October issue of OUCH! This month, led by Guest Editor Lenny Zeltser, we cover the top five steps to staying secure. With both technology and threats constantly evolving, people are […]
October – National Cyber Security Awareness Month
October 1st, 2014
Brief History: In October 2004, the National Cyber Security Alliance and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security declared October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) to spread awareness of cyber security, and to provide all Americans the information needed to stay secure online. Since its beginning 11 years ago, the idea and awareness has spread […]