Security and the Internet of Things (IoT).Simply put, IoT devices are everyday peripherals that have embedded electronics that can connect and exchange data with other devices, computers, and networks. The possibilities are extensive, and they generally provide a greater benefit than they do a detriment.So what is all the commotion? There are several culprits. Market … [Read more...]
Plastic “Bullets:” Isn’t That A Really Bad Idea?
Plastic "Bullets:" Isn't That A Really Bad Idea? by Scott FaithI read with interest a recent headline touting a revolutionary "plastic bullet." Could such a thing actually be done? Given the marvels of modern science, I supposed it was a possibility. After all, people have experimented with a number of different types of bullets, including ice. But given the extreme … [Read more...]
Under The Radar: Everything Important That You Missed Last Week
Under The Radar: Everything Important That You Missed Last Week by Marlon MuirYou may remember that last week, I led off with the New Mexico jihadist school shooting training compound (which really sounds like some newsworthy, supercharged SEO verbiage). I say that you “may” remember it because that story has disappeared from the landscape faster than neo-Nazis 25 through … [Read more...]
3 Simple Tips for Internet Security
3 Simple Tips for Internet Security by Matt JamesCyber Security isn't just a buzzword for nation-states and corporations. It’s no surprise that stories about hacking are published daily in the press. Even around the water-cooler, I’m sure most readers have stories about annoying situations where their identities were compromised, or their systems were affected by a virus … [Read more...]
Russia Hacking Considerations
Russia Hacking Considerations by Matt JamesEditor's Note: This article was written in August 2017. Given what's going on in our country right now, it seems appropriate to publish it again. The media’s craze surrounding possible Russian interference with the U.S. election through hacking isn’t going away anytime soon. Though the hype is primarily … [Read more...]
3 Must-Have Emergency Lifesavers for Your Car
Trauma is the leading cause of death for ages 44 and younger. It is also the leading cause of productive life years lost for ages 75 and under. That is greater than heart disease and cancer combined. As a result of poor understanding of bystander trauma care, people die unnecessarily. You do not want to find yourself at the Disaster Gap unprepared and have people die while … [Read more...]
“Not Today, ISIS!” Email Phishing Scams Directed At The Military Are Getting Sneakier
"Not Today, ISIS!" Email Phishing Scams Directed At The Military Are Getting Sneakier by Scott FaithAt work earlier this week, I received a "very important" message from someone I didn't know. I could tell it was important because subject line said so, and the greeting was IN ALL CAPS. You KNOW shit just got real if it's in all caps: /////ATTENTION SCOTT … [Read more...]
How Do You Manage Your Kids’ Digital Devices?
"How do you monitor your child’s phone?" I get asked this question a lot. It's easy to get scared as a parent these days with the amount of data and access that a mobile device provides your teenager. Many parents are understandably concerned about the access to the Internet, messaging, mobile apps, information and people that we didn’t have as kids.Let’s face it, if … [Read more...]
Adobe Flash – Why is it always vulnerable?
Adobe Flash - Why is it always vulnerable? by Matt JamesIn cybersecurity and information technology, it seems like there are daily headlines about a new exploit that takes advantage of a flaw in Adobe's Flash products. With constant updates and seemingly endless exploits, people are curious to know what's going on and why it's so damn vulnerable.It's damn … [Read more...]
“Can You Hear Me Now?” Five Words, 100K Retweets For @Snowden On Twitter
I recently listened to a TedTalk about taking back the security of the internet in which the interviewer described his guest, Edward Snowden, as "a hero, a patriot and a traitor." Speaking remotely from somewhere in cyberspace, Snowden expressed his disagreement with these labels and described himself simply as “an American and a citizen just like everyone … [Read more...]