What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

from here

Inspired by a question on Quora but really I get the feeling this is what a large proportion of the InfoSec community is thinking too, and I can't help think that ordinary people trying to ditch antivirus are getting the idea from the so-called experts.

If, after several decades, we still can't all agree on a security control purposefully built for the this one problem then that right there is why we can't have nice things in security.

I Don't Want To Be A Target

found on Doodle for Food

In many contexts, being a target is not a positive thing, so it's odd that advertisers would choose that term unless they had some dark ulterior motives.

Have You Ever

from here (source image)

Thanks to Paul Smith for tweeting the photo used in this story about a guy who is no doubt really good at rationalizing after the fact.

Is This How The FBI Did It?

found on Imgur

On the one hand, what the authorities told us suggests this wasn't a viable option, but on the other hand, what the authorities told us suggested that Apple was the only viable option and look how that turned out. The FBI's statements clearly can't be trusted so who knows, maybe it was this easy and they're just that dumb.

I Don't Want To See Your Site THAT Badly

from here

Malvertising is malware, and adblockers do block them. It's really not much of a stretch at all. Don't disable, it's not worth the risk.

A Different Kind Of Blending In

found on Izismile

Sometimes it's easier to change the environment in order to make yourself less noticeable or memorable.

It's Often The Only Way To Resurrect Your Files

from here

I hope you took the opportunity this Easter to figure out how to bring your (and your loved ones') files back in case they get lost, deleted, corrupted, or encrypted by malware.

And don't tell me it's too soon to exploit the resurrection of Jesus Christ to promote good computer hygiene - it's been 2,000 years (give or take).

Protection vs. Ignorance

found on The Little One tumblr

A lot of people think security should be foolproof, that most people shouldn't have to even think about what they're doing. The problem with not addressing peoples ignorance, however, is that it increases the likelihood of encountering a fool who can beat your foolproof system.

I Can See The Difference, Can You See The Difference?

from here

If you've ever wondered if you had dyslexia, the current infosec environment contains people complaining about the as yet undisclosed (but named and logoed) vulnerability known as badlock, and people complaining about the browser plugin that blocks ads (unless someone pays them not to) called adblock presents a useful diagnostic for you. If you can tell the difference you either don't have dyslexia, or you are reading deep enough into the controversies to see the different contexts.

Headshot

found on Mint Press News

Apparently being a cop is very dangerous. Not only do they have to worry about getting shot with a gun, they have to worry about getting shot with a camera too.