A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.
The Marriott hotel empire’s Starwood guest reservation database has been subject to unauthorised access since 2014.
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In our last post we focused on preparing for your certification exam. Today we will address the best techniques for succeeding on exam day.
You have been diligently studying the material in preparation for the exam. The next step is to start practicing in a simulated exam environment, so you get comfortable with the look and feel of the testing environment and the test questions.
What to expect – The testing authority usually has a web page that explains what sort of test you will be taking, and ...
Continue Reading →There are many different ways to go about studying for and passing a certification exam. Not every method will work for all people. Here are some techniques that I have used to prepare for, pass, and maintain my professional certifications.
Why Certify? – There is no denying that experience is the best teacher, and time on the job is one of the major criteria ...
Continue Reading →What is the biggest plant in the world? The fungus that ate the UP? This is the second largest organism in the world, right behind another gigantic fungus in Oregon that covers 3 square miles. But wait, there’s a quaking aspen grove in Utah that is one large genetic clone organism weighing 13 million pounds and sharing a single root system. An interesting pair of articles from the Smithsonian. Fungus vs Continue Reading →
A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.
11/19/2018 09:18 PM EST Original release date: November 19, 2018
As the holidays approach, NCCIC reminds users to be aware of seasonal scams and malware campaigns. Users should be cautious of unsolicited emails that contain malicious links or attachments with malware, advertisements infected with malware, and requests for donations from fraudulent charitable organizations, ...
Continue Reading →Netherlands security company Black Box Security was raided by the Dutch Police and shuttered on suspicion of money laundering and operating a criminal enterprise. Black Box was the inventor of the Iron Phone and the Iron Chat app. Together, they were supposed to provide an unbreakable encrypted chat service. This service became a popular favorite among cyber and other criminals.
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Do the web sites your frequently visit offer two-factor authentication? Have you enabled 2FA where it is available to you? Is the particular implementation of 2FA or MFA security really adding any extra protection for you? Not sure? Please read on.
Password management company Dashlane recently ranked 34 of the top websites for their implementation of two-factor or multi-factor authentication options for ...
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Two-factor and multi-factor authentication historically have been based on using two or more of three criteria: something you know (passwords), something you have (security token) or something you are (biometrics such as fingerprints). There have been two new additions to MFA criteria: something you do (keyboard cadence or mouse movement), and somewhere you are (geo-location through GPS or public IP address).
Google has been busy heightening the security for it’s account ...
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Another campaign season behind us and what did we get? What we deserved, I guess.
Dancing with the Stars is proof that popular elections don’t work. When Juan Pablo Di Pace, with 4 perfect 30s including two in the semi finals, gets voted off with Grocery Store Joe Amapoli, who rightfully should have been gone in Week 4 ...
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