Friday, October 30, 2015

Just Say "Ewww" To Shared Passwords

from here (source image)

If you thought shared passwords were a good idea, just imagine how that would work in the future when real world technology catches up with Hollywood.

Trick Or Treat? A Halloween Home Security Guide



Seems like some valuable advice here about preventing home burglary during the trick-or-treat season and beyond.

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Don't Make It Easy For Others To Dig Up Your Dirt, Kiddies

from here (source image)

Weak cryptography provides a false sense of security. Make sure you use strong crypto instead.

I Saw What You Did Last Night

found on hacknmod

I'm not sure but I think perhaps these surveillance jack-o-lanterns are scarier after the Snowden leaks. On the plus side, now you'll be able to figure out who's taking the "trick" part of "trick or treat" seriously.

And yes, there is still time for you to build one (or more) of these yourself. It's not halloween yet.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Your Secrets Can Be Gravely Important, Kiddies

from here (source image)

I figured it was time for some Halloween themed jokes so enjoy the Crypt Keeper making puns about security.

Don't Be A Wiener, Practice Good OpSec

found in the security poster library at security checks matter

I don't know how, after 8 or so years of doing this, I've never encountered this Security Poster Library before, but I think I've discovered a kindred spirit.

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Is Your Security All Talk

from here
If your company name is TalkTalk, maybe talk is all you really have.

Don't Smudge Our Spy Window

tweeted by @sehnaoui

Thanks to @sehnaoui for tweeting this interesting bit of privacy advice. I'll be honest, though, the only two-way mirror I've ever encountered was conspicuous enough to not need such a technique.

Monday, October 26, 2015

How Not To Be Terrifying

from here (source image)

This could have been an intimidating individual who struck fear into the hearts of ordinary civilians. That is until he struck that pose.

Perhaps we should picture terrorists in this pose in future, to help us resist being terrorized.

Don't Argue With The Man With A Gun

found on funnyjunk


I guess this is the kind of logic you get when you discriminate against applicants whose IQ is too high.