Malwarebytes has been working on the beta version of an update to their Anti-Malware product. The second release of the popular malware fighting product is looking good. Along with a new look to the application, Malwarebytes also improves some functionality of its scanning. Two such examples include scans now cover all user registry hives instead of just HKCU and utilizes … [Read more...]
Using Meraki’s free MDM tools for the mobile devices in your household
Meraki, a network company, was acquired by Cisco in late 2012. Together, they are putting out cloud-managed switches, access points, and security appliances. One of Meraki's strengths is its online management tools. In order to allow others to experience this dashboard, Cisco Meraki actually provides free Mobile Device Management (MDM) to anyone. I decided to take them up on … [Read more...]
Understanding a Clear Desk Policy
A Clear Desk Policy (CDP) or sometimes called a Clean Desk Policy is a security practice that might be put in place at an organization. A clear desk policy explains how an employee is to leave their workspace when they leave at the end of the day. For example, a desk should be clear of all papers when leaving the office for the evening. Like other good policies, a CDP explains … [Read more...]
Microsoft’s Cybercrime Center
Microsoft recently covered its new Cybercrime Center, an effort to advance the fight against cybercrime. The Digital Detectives story helps explain what the Cybercrime Center does and why it is important. It also helps explain various types of cybercrime the new headquarters will be fighting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT488smKxVc Law enforcement agencies are often … [Read more...]
The results of Mobile Pwn2Own 2013
Back in March, the Pwn2Own 2013 contest took place to coincide with CanSecWest. This past week, the second annual Mobile Pwn2Own was held in Tokyo at the PacSec conference. Previous reporting: The results of Pwn2Own 2013 Mobile Pwn2Own 2012 The results of Pwn2Own 2011 HP and other sponsors like Google's Android and Chrome teams along with Blackberry are willing to shell … [Read more...]