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01 Aug 2008My security content from this week
Here's a screencast I just recorded for TechTarget that you may be interested in:Hacking Windows VistaEnjoy!As always, check out www.principlelogic.com/resources.html for all of my past articles, webcasts, podcasts, and more....
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25 Jun 2008
Ignorance is bliss when it comes to patching database servers
I just saw this bit today on SearchSecurity.com about admins not patching database servers. So, it's not just me that sees ignorance in action when it comes to admins not wanting to patch their database servers. I can't tell you how many times I've found database flaws directly-exploitable from the inside all because an admin didn't want to patch the system. I'm talking about full command prompt access to database ...
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14 May 2008
Interesting breach making the headlines
Apparently Dave and Buster's (a favorite place of mine for food and fun) is one of the latest security breach "victims". This is a VERY good reason to NOT use debit cards (what consumer guru Clark Howard calls piece of trash fake Visas and fake Mastercards).I never use a debit card at a store or restaurant if it looks like the card scanner is connected directly to a computer. That's ...
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08 May 2008
Good read on penetration testing helping compliance
Here's a good read from security analyst/guru Mike Rothman on how penetration testing can help with compliance.The only thing I'd add is that you've gotta do more than traditional "pen testing" as we know it. And you've got to do it periodically and consistently. Not just one time. Use what I call the ethical hacking methodology that combines the best of penetration testing and general vulnerability testing. When seeking reasonable ...
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05 May 2008
My security content from this (past) week
Here are two information security podcasts published this past week:Using the Malicious Mindset in Security AssessmentsNew service packs for Windows Vista and XPAs always, for my past information security content be sure to check out www.principlelogic.com/resources.html.Enjoy!...
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22 Jan 2008
Great show to get inside the mind of the bad guys
I don't watch a ton of TV but when I do I often lean towards shows that teach me something (Seinfeld, Reno 911!, and South Park aside). If you haven't see it yet, check out the Discovery Channel show called It Takes a Thief. The premise of the show is home security and how weaknesses can/are exploited by burglars. You'll learn about how to keep your home locked down (lots ...
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