In an attempt to put Windows 8.1, the Surface, and Office 365 in context, Microsoft tried to show how modern those products are and how dated things are from just a decade ago. This is important to Microsoft with Windows XP receiving its last batch of updates on Tuesday, April 8th. If you visit Get2Modern.com it will show you the Windows XP support countdown and offer … [Read more...]
How a phishing email works
If spam wasn't profitable, it would most likely stop. Sending out millions of emails is cheap that it only requires a small percentage of people to respond to the spam. Apparently, enough people are responding since it keeps being sent. Phishing attempts are more targeted but also have a payoff if successful. This infographic gives some numbers surrounding phishing and how … [Read more...]
Hear about Pwn2Own 2014 from Keen Team
As you probably saw in our Pwn2Own 2014 Results, Keen Team was able to exploit both Adobe Flash Player and Apple Safari. In this video, they talk a little about the experience and you can see how the event actually unfolds. Check out the video to see what it actually looks like in case you never make it to a security conference with a Pwn2Own … [Read more...]
Google animates how it responds to warrants
Google made a little video to explain the process they go through to respond to warrants from law enforcement. They show a process that tries to protect user privacy while also complying with the lawful requests. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeKKHxcJfh0 You can see more about how Google handles government requests on the Google Transparency Report. … [Read more...]
The book trailer for Rogue Code by Mark Russinovich
Rogue Code, the third book in the fiction thriller series, brings cyber security expert Jeff Aiken to the New York Stock Exchange. Jeff Aiken has appeared in previous books like Zero Day and Trojan Horse and a short story Operation Desolation. Today, the book trailer landed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgedBtXL4eQ You can pre-order Rogue Code: A Jeff Aiken Novel today. It … [Read more...]