I am returning to Stillwater Community Education after a five year absence, and will be offering my Cybersecurity course and a new Tour of the Dark Web. These courses will utilize the Zoom online teaching and meeting platform
Did you know that over 90% of password theft, identity theft and malware infections start with a fake phishing email sent to your Inbox? Would you like to learn ...
Even though the Linux operating system is somewhat more secure than either Windows or even the allegedly “hacker-proof” Mac operating systems, and considerably less expensive to use, it has never been taken up by a significant number or average, every-day users.
Linux has always suffered a bit from being a DIY operating system, with a reputation for requiring some major computer chops ...
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Now that we have sheltered at home, worked from home, and our children have school at home, it’s time for a little humorous reflection. A special thanks to my friend and former barber, Milo.
1. Half of us are going to come out of this quarantine as amazing cooks. The other ...
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A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.With much of the world shifting to working from home due to public health concerns with COVID-19, video conferencing is booming. Businesses, and even schools, are turning to platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google hangouts and other technologies to stay connected.
Phishing Email AlertsStraight from my Inbox or from reliable sources on the Internet.
Today I am launching a new recurring topic that I am calling the Friday Phish Fry. Each Friday I will be posting examples of clever phish that made it past my spam filters and into my inbox. I will be highlighting the email and explaining how to know that ...
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The second of two parts. If you missed the first part it is here. Are you thinking about a career in cybersecurity? Read on. Know a high-schooler who is considering the career? Please share this with them.
What do you spend most of your time doing as a Cybersecurity Analyst?
Currently, and for the last ...
Continue Reading →The first of two parts. Are you thinking about a career in cybersecurity? Read on. Know a high-schooler who is considering the career? Please share this with them.
I was recently approached through email a request from a high school senior in Ohio. This student wanted to interview me about the role of cybersecurity analyst. He said that he ...
Continue Reading →When this all started, I was encouraged by all the caring, reaching out, and sharing on social networks and in real life.. Especially all the good, if slightly dark, humor. Unfortunately on Facebook we seem to have devolved back to political extremism, back biting, trolling and the usual crap. I vote for a return to focusing on the funny! From my Pinterest collection.
A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.Original release date: April 2, 2020
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released an article on defending against video-teleconferencing (VTC) hijacking (referred to as “Zoom-bombing” when attacks are to the Zoom VTC platform). Many organizations and individuals are increasingly dependent on VTC platforms, such as ...
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The internet comes with plenty of possibilities. As robust as the opportunities are, so are some of the negatives that accompany it. One of such downsides is cyber-bullying. A lot of internet users have suffered several forms of cyber-bullying, and the act has left many with scars that may never heal. Similarly, several others have injured themselves physically, being unable to bear ...
