Thursday, August 7, 2014

We Will Never, Ever, Ever, Ask For Your Passwords

from here

I don't think these folks quite get what never asking for your password means. It sure as heck doesn't mean you follow it up with a form asking for 15 passwords.

Free Candy Guy Has Upped His Game

found on the meta picture

Yeah, I wouldn't trust it either. I like my ATMs to be the opposite of mobile.

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

That Firewall Is Looking Mighty Suspicious Too

from here

In no way am I trying to suggest that people who do bad things shouldn't be caught and punished, but I do think the way it's being done raises some important questions.

That's Old News

tweeted by TK Keanini

Thanks to TK Keanini for tweeting this comic about one possible future of mass surveillance.

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

The Great Firewall Of China Is Ineffective Against Malware

from here

The Chinese Government appears to have decided that they only want anti-virus software that says "Made in China". Better them than us.

Daffy Duck Was Never The Smart One

found on the meta picture

Just because you have a way to defend yourself against attacks doesn't mean you should get cocky. It's bound to end poorly if you do.

Monday, August 4, 2014

Fashion Enforcers?

If you give the fashion police real enforcement powers, you might be a security idiot

(Inspiration - Surely there must be more pressing law enforcement matters than people wearing baggy pants)


Thank Goodness This Monster Is In Jail

found on the meta picture

You ever get the feeling like we spend too much time/money/energy on really minor threats?

Friday, August 1, 2014

Are Ya Ready Kids?

from here (source image one, two, three, four, and five)

This spongebob squarepants parody homage to Ed Snowden was inspired by @Explanoit

Use Of APT In Marketing

tweeted by @AdvancedThreat

Thanks to whoever is behind the @AdvancedThreat twitter handle for tweeting this pic making fun of security vendors who try to use APT in their marketing.