Security Corner:

May, 2011


May 31, 2011  10:38 PM

Security Made Simple



Posted by: Ken Harthun
physical security, Security, security awareness, Security best practice

With the official start of the summer season in the U.S. (Memorial Day holiday), I want to give everyone a few tips for staying secure. No, this isn't the typical use-strong-passwords-and-don't-click-email-links lecture. When favorable weather conditions prevail, our thoughts turn to getting...

May 31, 2011  12:00 PM

Cloud Security and Privacy – Do They Exist?



Posted by: Ken Harthun
Cloud Computing, Encryption, Internet, Privacy, Security best practice

Got this announcement this morning from Sophos about a lecture at the New South Wales branch forum of the Australian Computer Society (ACS). That's a bit out of my way, so I couldn't attend, but here's the gist:

The topic is Privacy and security in the cloud - is there...


May 30, 2011  11:47 PM

Scammers Getting Desperate?



Posted by: Ken Harthun
Fraud, Mail Fraud, Nigerian 419 Fraud, snail mail

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May 30, 2011  8:00 AM

Everything I’ve Ever Said About Passwords is Wrong?



Posted by: Ken Harthun
GRC.com, Password, Perfect Paper Passwords, Steve Gibson

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May 29, 2011  6:35 PM

Top Five Public Computing Safety Tips



Posted by: Ken Harthun
Public Computers, Security best practice, Wireless security

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May 29, 2011  1:35 PM

Huge Spikes in Malware



Posted by: Ken Harthun
E-mail scam, Epsilon breach, Malicious Website, Malware

According to the good folks over at Sunbelt Security (now owned by GFI), an incredible 73,000 new types of malware are being issued every day, a 26% increase over last year's figures. Between this and the recent security breach at Epsilon, I am noticing a huge increase in my own spam levels. One of...


May 28, 2011  12:12 PM

Time to Lighten Up!



Posted by: Ken Harthun
Security Humor, Video

Very funny Cisco commercial. Sometimes, we just have to laugh and make fun of ourselves as Cisco does in this video. [kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/q35Uzw1M9e0" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /]


May 28, 2011  1:12 AM

Wire Fund Transfer Trojan



Posted by: Ken Harthun
Email security, Fraud, Malicious Website, Malware, Security, Trojan

Got an interesting email this morning purportedly from "alerts@federalreserve.gov" with "Your Wire fund transfer" as the subject. Here's a screen shot:

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May 25, 2011  1:28 AM

Apple Refuses to Help Victims of Mac Defender



Posted by: Ken Harthun
Apple, FakeAV, Mac, OS X, Security

[caption id="attachment_1235" align="alignleft" width="245" caption="Mac Attack"]

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May 22, 2011  4:56 PM

How Long Should a Strong Password Be These Days?



Posted by: Ken Harthun
password manager, passwords, SANS, Security, security awareness, Security best practice

[caption id="attachment_1233" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Source: thegoldguys.blogspot.com"]

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