Daily Archives: October 14, 2014

The Rise of the Hackers

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Carmelo

Here’s a preview of the show! If you aren’t a fan of PBS|NOVA, you need to be! From http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/rise-of-the-hackers.html Our lives are going digital. We shop, bank, and even date online. Computers hold our treasured photographs, private emails, and all … Continue reading →

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SSL 3.0 POODLE

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Carmelo

Google security researchers have disclosed a vulnerability in SSL 3.0 that allows attackers to determine the plaintext of secure connections. Attackers can use the flaw to trigger network faults to push browsers back to the 15 year-old platform. POODLE is … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Dropbox Meme

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Carmelo

If you are wondering what I’m talking about, read the article over here: https://www.carmelowalsh.com/2014/10/seven-million-dropbox-passwords/ Found on Cheezburger

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SandWorm

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Carmelo

On Tuesday, October 14, 2014, iSIGHT Partners – in close collaboration with Microsoft – announced the discovery of a zero-day vulnerability impacting all supported versions of Microsoft Windows and Windows Server 2008 and 2012. Microsoft has patched this vulnerability in … Continue reading →

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The Human Side of IT Security

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Carmelo

Found on Dell’s website, this graphic will help you keep an eye out for common security pitfalls and learn what organizations and end users can do to minimize risks.

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