Weekend Update

FBI Releases Article on Privacy Risks Associated with Internet-Connected Children’s Toys

07/17/2017 01:37 PM EDT  Original release date: July 17, 2017

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released an article on the privacy risks associated with Internet-connected children’s toys. FBI warns that Internet-connected toys may contain “sensors, microphones, cameras, data storage components, and other multimedia capabilities – including speech recognition and GPS options” that may put the privacy and safety of children at risk due to the disclosure ...

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Weekend Update

Email Account Hijacking – Part 3 Extending the Exploit

On Monday and Wednesday we looked at email account hijacking, how it happens, and what can happen after the account is controlled by an attacker.  Today we will see how an attacker could use the beachhead they established in your email account to extend their intrusion.

They have already proven that you are susceptible to phishing and other social engineering exploits.  So sending the victim other phishing emails that allow more access ...

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authentication, Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, Identity Theft, malware, passwords, Phishing, ransomware, Security, social engineering, Spyware, surveillance, Trojan, Web Design, WordPress

What Can I Do With A Hijacked Email Account? Part 2

On Monday we opened this discussion about hijacked email accounts, and showed some examples of the phishing tricks that attackers use to get you to reveal your email password.  Today we will explore the many useful and profitable exploits that a compromised email account offers a cyber-criminal or other attacker.

I consider email account compromise to be one of the most personally harmful cyber-exploits.  When another person has access to your ...

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authentication, Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, Dark Web, Identity Theft, passwords, Phishing, ransomware, Security, social engineering, surveillance, Trojan

What Can I Do With A Hijacked Email Account? Part 1

Let’s say I just hijacked your email account.  What can I do with it?

First thing, a hijacker would not announce his or her presence in your account.  Staying undetected is important so you do not change your password.  Depending on what the attacker is doing with your email account, there is a significant probability that you would not know your account was compromised for several days, weeks, or even years!

In ...

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authentication, cybersecurity, Dark Web, Identity Theft, passwords, Phishing, social engineering, surveillance

Weekend Update

FBI Releases Article on Protecting Business Email Systems

05/31/2017 07:45 PM EDT

(***Watch for our 4 part series on Email Account Hijacking starting Monday***)

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released an article on Building a Digital Defense with an Email Fortress. FBI warns that scammers commonly target business email accounts with phishing and social engineering schemes. Strategies for preventing email compromises include avoiding the use of free web-based email accounts; using multi-factor ...

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Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, Phishing, Weekend Update

Ten Easy Steps to Getting Hacked

Here is a quick little survey to help you determine how likely you are to be the victim of a cyber-attack or cyber-criminal exploit.  Give yourself a point for each “Yes” answer.

  1. Security is generally a waste of time and money.
  2. I am too small or uninteresting to be a target of a cyber crime.
  3. Passwords are a hassle, so I keep them short and easy to remember.
  4. I like to use the same ...
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Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, training

Speaking at 2017 ISSA International Conference

I am honored to be presenting at the 2017 ISSA International Conference, October 9-11 in San Diego, CA. This year’s theme is “Digital Danger Zone.” Please join me for networking, education, and fun.

I will be presenting “Shields Up for WordPress Web Sites and Blogs.”  This presentation covers the threat of website hijacking, what an attacker wants to do with your ...

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certification, Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, Security, social engineering, Web Design, WordPress

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