Tag Archives: Information Technology Security Awareness

Thanks Siri… “Smart Lock” Lets the Neighbor In

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Carmelo

Someone decided to automate his house with Philips Hue LED lights bulbs you can turn on with your phone, Ecobee Wi-Fi thermostats and remote temperature sensors for the house. He also bought himself an August Smart Lock: a Bluetooth-enabled lock … Continue reading →

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Every CEO, CIO, and CISO Needs to Watch Congressman Will Hurd Talk to the SSA on CyberSecurity

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Carmelo

Is SSA doing enough to make sure YOUR personal information is safe? #cybersecurity #CISO @GOPoversighthttps://t.co/p02togdhHt — Rep. Will Hurd (@HurdOnTheHill) May 26, 2016 Will Hurd, the CyberSecurity professional and Congressman. I can’t get enough of this guy!

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Wireless Mice Leave Corporate Networks Vulnerable To Attack

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Carmelo

Wireless mice, the non-bluetooth kind, are a large gaping hole to computer/network security. Yes, not all wireless is bluetooth, matter of fact, Dell, Amazon, HP, and Lenovo sell and ship wireless accessories that aren’t bluetooth; they transmit data unencrypted. With … Continue reading →

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VTech Electronic Toys Suffers Privacy Leak

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Carmelo

An anonymous (not the group) hacker got into the VTech toy makers servers and downloaded 190 GB of data that included pictures of parents, kids, and chat logs between the parents and their children. That’s about 4.8 million registered users … Continue reading →

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Telemarketer Payback with Social Engineering

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Carmelo

Social engineering is a very useful skill to have. But please use your powers with the highest level of ethics. See image below.

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Stop. Think. Connect. Tips Infographic!

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Carmelo

Here’s an awesome infographic on Stop. Think. Connect. Which is a National Cyber Security Awareness initiative by the National Cyber Security Alliance and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Learn more here.

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Bypass Physical Security Using the Help of a Craigslist Job Ad

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Carmelo

I spy, with my pi. A job ad was found on craigslist where some bad actors are hiring and paying up to $50/month to anyone who doesn’t adhere to their security policies and is willing to plug in a Raspberry … Continue reading →

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October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month!

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Carmelo

National Cyber Security Awareness Month kicks off with STOP. THINK. CONNECT’s 5th Anniversary. Take a look at the week’s description and key messages. Also included are examples of how you can get involved, learn more and stay in touch. Also, … Continue reading →

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19 Laws of Information Security

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Carmelo

Law #1: If a bad guy can persuade you to run his program on your computer, it’s not solely your computer anymore. Law #2: Nobody believes anything bad can happen to them, until it does. Law #3: If a bad … Continue reading →

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Let the Data Tell Your Story

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Carmelo

Big data doesn’t necessarily mean good data. This presentation, created Aug 25 2015, makes us realize that bad guys have the good data and it enables them to keep attacking successfully. (It’s a 47 minutes presentation)

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