Privacy tips for social networking, apps and geolocation
Many people confuse data privacy and data security. While there are similarities, privacy and security are not the same thing. Data security focuses on the confidentiality, …
How taxpayers can protect themselves against identity theft
ThreatMetrix has identified the top precautions taxpayers should take when e-filing to protect their returns against cybercriminals. According to Forbes, more than 80 percent …
How to avoid Facebook scams and limit the damage they make
Last week I wrote about the most common Facebook scams, the reasons why they are perpetually so successful, and what the scammers who set them up are after. Today I will …
Top five hurdles to security and compliance in industrial control systems
For many decades, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) have been the operational systems relied upon to safely and reliably deliver the essentials of daily life. Sometimes …
Video: Practical exploitation of embedded systems
This video from Hack in The Box conference is an in-depth exploration of the reverse engineering and exploitation of embedded systems. It covers hardware by showing how to …
How to spot APT attacks
With the proliferation of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), it’s paramount for those who are charged with defending the systems and networks of likely targets to know …
Investigating clever scamming techniques and their evolution
Christopher Boyd is a Senior Threat Researcher for GFI Software. Chris has been credited for finding the first instance of a rogue Web browser installing without permission, …
Facebook scams and why users fall for them
The two main reasons why scammers are grateful for Facebook’s existence are the fact that they can easily access a great number of people in a short period of time, and …
Mac Kung Fu, 2nd Edition: Tips, Tricks, Hints, and Hacks
Get over 400 quick and easy tips, tricks, hints and hacks in Mac Kung Fu, Second Edition. Exploit secret settings and hidden apps, push built-in tools to the limit, radically …
Data security tips for healthcare organizations
It’s that time of year when everyone wants to be healthier. Eat better. Lose weight. Manage stress. Save money. These rank as peoples’ top New Year’s …
Hacking Web Apps
Web security impacts applications, servers and browsers. Successful attacks against Web applications and sites means bad news for their owners, developers and users. This book …
What DDoS attacks reveal about your security infrastructure
As we close out 2012, there is no doubt that this year will go down as epic in the history books of information security professionals. Looking back on the year it’s not …