The APWG is a tax-exempted corporation to coordinate a coalition of members from around the world to have a unified response to cybercrime across different sectors. The organization offers public education programs, eCrime research, and the Stop. Think. Connect. campaign to improve public awareness of online security concerns. They are online at www.apwg.org and … [Read more...]
Free security software tools from HBGary
HBGary was a technology security company that made more of a name for itself in its demise than its successes. The company was founded by Greg Hoglund, a security researcher and author of books on rootkits, exploiting online games, and exploiting software, each of which I have previously read and reviewed. HBGary Federal was a subsidiary spun off to work with the government … [Read more...]
Understanding the fine print in a Privacy Policy
Are you a compulsive liar? Do you consistently click 'I Agree' to having read the Terms of Service or Privacy Policy of a website or application even though you haven't? The Zero Knowledge Privacy Foundation provided a slideshow that covers the Privacy Policy that is very familiar to all of us yet still remains a mystery. For those of us who are not lawyers, understanding the … [Read more...]
Security reports released from Microsoft, Symantec, and others
Microsoft, Symantec, Verizon, and Trend Micro have all released security reports recently. There must have been enough time since the last quarter ended or something else coordinating them. The reports cover topics like data breaches, vulnerabilities, exploits, hacktivism, malware, and more. If you are a security-minded individual, give these a read through to learn about the … [Read more...]
Is a notepad a secure place to keep your passwords? Password Minder thought so
One that's going around the web lately is poking fun at the Internet Password Minder infomercial. Infomercials are hardly known for their quality production and fair representation of their product but for this, even the concept is flawed. The infomercial states how problematic passwords can be and suggests their product, essentially a notepad with labeled lines for user name, … [Read more...]