Monday, December 5, 2016

No One Uses Just Signatures Anymore

from here

One of the most persistent misconceptions about antivirus is that it's just signature-based scanning. Antivirus vendors moved on from that model decades ago. That doesn't mean they dropped signature-based scanning, but rather that they added many other things into the mix.

How To Lock Your Bike


Watch on YouTube

I've posted so many depictions of bike security done poorly I'd almost given up hope on the very idea of bike security. Maybe it's time to amplify some constructive bike security advice instead of just highlighting the failures.

Friday, December 2, 2016

How Corporations Could Help Defend Privacy

from here

It seems to me that if enterprises stood up for the technology they use to protect their networks when people connect from home or on the road, their lobbying power could be pretty substantial, and the effects could benefit everyone.

Can't Talk Now. Sending Secret Messages

found on Dump A Day

I have to wonder, even if the message was not visible, did the smell not give it away?

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Poetic Justice

from here

A ransomware hacker getting himself hacked seems like a "couldn't happen to a more deserving guy" sort of situation.

That's Not A Suspicious Skill At All

found on Daily Fail Central

I don't know about you, but it occurs to me that this kind of camouflage skill would be advantageous for child predators.

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Might As Well Assume The Position Right Now

from here (source image)

I'm sure the people who created this had a good idea behind it, but ignoring the security environment in which it will be used is unwise.

Escape Artist In Training

found on Daily LOL Pics

Figuring out how to bypass barriers others put in your way isn't just for escape artists (and hackers), it's for everyone. It's an essential part of exercising your freedom because there will always be people putting barriers in your way.

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Textbook Case Of What Not To Share

from here

If "What not to share" reminds you of "What not to wear", you're not alone. I'm thinking we need a pair of privacy gurus who go around the Internet giving people social media make-overs. What do you think?

How To Make A Totally Secure OS

found on the Silicon Angle

I mean, if you want Totally Secure then that is pretty much the only way to do it.