Monday, July 21, 2014

Some Perks Are Perkier Than Others

from here

Are the NSA's nudes any better than the stuff that's already all over the internet? How?

Since When Is This OK?

found on the meta picture

Gosh. Women don't actually need privacy when they're trying on bras in the change rooms, do they?

Friday, July 18, 2014

What Do You Expect When They're Screwing Us?

from here (source image)

Apparently getting access to the world's largest repository of revenge porn is a fringe benefit of working for the NSA.

The Internet Can't Keep A Secret

tweeted by @Brillian_Ads

Thanks to @Brilliant_Ads for tweeting this brilliant ad promoting privacy. The text on the side reads "The Internet can't keep a secret. Keep your privacy offline".

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Security Research: Fun For The Whole Family

from here

Why do infosec pros complain about doing family tech support again?

Expect A Lot Of Clicking

tweeted by Isabel Forkin

Thanks to Isabel Forkin for tweeting this photo, and thanks to the person who made/wore this punny t-shirt about penetration testers.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Don't Write Cheques That Your Ass Can't Cash

from here

Silly Trustwave. Snake oil is for snakes.

Low Tech Anti Face Rec

tweeted by @Cryptotraveler

Thanks to @Cryptotraveler for tweeting this demonstration of the weakness of facial recognition systems. This might draw a bit too much attention if you're really trying to hide from FRS, though.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

How To Throw Yourself To The Internet Wolves

from here

This is apparently what a journalist with the Wall Street Journal did. I'm dubbing this 2MFA, or Too Many Factors Authentication - where the hype about 2FA (two factor authentication) actually gets so intense that it generates enough of a false sense of security for people to feel like they can afford to throw some of their security away.

The Computer Gods Accept Your Password Offering

tweeted by Rik Ferguson

Thanks to Rik Ferguson for tweeting this ecard about the absurdity of modern password policies.