More Heartbleed Heartaches...
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/06/23/aviva_heartbleed_hack/Mobile device management systems at insurance giant Aviva UK were last month hit by an attack based on the Heartbleed exploit that allowed...
View ArticleTake the tin foil hat off, Cisco is here to save you!
New open source encryption standard released.http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/06/22/borg_opensources_experimental_cipher/Remember kids, Level of Risk = Level of Intent divided by Level of Capability!
View ArticleSentinel IPS feedback
Hey SpiceHeads! I'm looking to get some feedback regarding Sentinel IPS and would love to hear from the community. The question is simple, what do you think of their product? If you're not too...
View Article32,000 Supermicro servers broadcast BMC admin password
ars article Unpatched BMCs in Supermicro motherboards contain a binary file that stores remote login passwords in clear text. Vulnerable systems can be detected by performing an Internet scan on port...
View ArticleBit-Locker Drive Encryption (And other utilities)
Hello!For some time now, we have been using TrueCrypt as our application. Being a hospital, we are supposed to have some sort of encryption on our mobile devices that are going in and out of the...
View ArticleWays to remotely disable a company laptop?
Hey guys, this is the situation i'm in. We recently hired several new Oil rig safety technicians. We issued them laptops, so they can file their daily safety reports etc. One of the guys we hired was...
View ArticleCryptoLocker Survey - I need 5 minutes of your time, but there _is_ a reward!
Make 30 Bucks In 5 Minutes & Keep Your Family Safe OnlineI need your help for 5 minutes to get visibility on the current situation with ransomware like CryptoLocker and its copycats. And instead of...
View ArticleDVR Remote Access - working from most locations - one can't log on
Hi Everyone - We use CNB DVR's and their remote viewing program Nemon2.Three users can successfully access the Shop DVR through the current set up .User #4 - who really needs it the most - cannot...
View ArticleFree DDoS Mitigation services from Google (Project Shield)
Hey guys!I figure that I would spread the wealth as I came across this nifty and free service that google is currently developing in the works! https://projectshield.withgoogle.com/en/It seems to be...
View ArticleCan someone bring me up to speed on TrueCrypt?
I've heard so much stuff about TrueCrypt lately, and it all seems to contradict itself. First I it was getting an audit. Then, I heard it was dead. What is going on with TrueCrypt?
View ArticleTruecrypt cross platform (Win & Mac) free alternative?
Hello,Would you guys suggest any cross platform free alternative to truecrypt? I have a Mac and Win box that I would like to run some encryption software?Thanks
View ArticleIP Camera Question
I have been asked to set up 15 more security cameras for a location, and one of their emphasis points was that they wanted the cameras to listen well.We currently have 8 Wansview NCB-541, and 4 Zmodo...
View Article"Renewal Notice" Scam
I received this "Renewal Notice" from a company called National Telecompany, Inc. based out of Pasadena, California. My AP dept had received it, stamped it for coding and put in my mailbox to get my...
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Tough Truths of Corporate Cybersecurity
Hey SpiceHeads! Came across this article which I find a pretty good read. Titled, "The Five Tough Truths of Cybersecurity Software," the author discusses ways that companies can up their success in...
View ArticleAny Free software to turn WebCam into Security Camera?
Anyone know of any good free software that would turn a webcam into a security camera? So I can record video when a motion is detected?
View ArticleTrueCrypt Alternatives for Windows
As TrueCrypt developers no longer supporting it, what are the alternatives we have? why they are suggesting only bitlocker for windows platforms?
View ArticleWhen Time=Money: Lost Opportunity Cost Formula For Security Incident Response
Howdy Spicies. Been a little while since I've been out here. Special treat for all y'all today. Bob Shaker, SymantecCTO of Cyber Readiness & Responsedropped a great blog last week about dealing...
View ArticleIs physical security really that important?
If you're like me, you probably read the topic title and thought, "What? Are you kidding?" I'm playing a little bit of devil's advocate here. I'm trained in InfoSec so no one is a stronger advocate...
View ArticleAdvice needed - USB flash drives / data security
Hi all, Last week a Director of our business decided that the situation with regards to USB flash drives needs an urgent review. He asked me to audit all such devices currently in use, what files are...
View ArticleEmail Encryption for hipaa
I am looking for an easy to use email encryption software that works with Outlook (POP3 and Exchange) where my doctors can encrypt patient data when they email it. Some of my clients have used PGP in...
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