It’s time for a new logo. Back in 2010, when I founded IronBox (it was called LockBox), I had a very specific vision for the company. Between 2012-2014 the company strayed away from that vision. Mistakes were made, but valuable
Seems like everyone but identity thieves have heard about spell checkers. Check out this suspicious text message I received apparently from Wells Fargo. Silly identity thief, spelling errors are a dead giveaway. Always be cautious of any text message asking you
St. Jude Medical released security patches for one of the medical devices it produces according to ZDNet’s article at http://www.zdnet.com/article/st-jude-releases-security-patches-for-vulnerable-cardiac-devices. Another medical device hack, yawn and boring right? Not so fast, well the security firm that found the vulnerability, MedSec, was apparently
Okay, I’ve seen a bunch of these, but this one from ZDNet is probably the best I’ve seen. Up-to-date and relevant for today’s threat landscape: http://www.zdnet.com/pictures/ios-10-iphone-ipad-privacy-security-settings –Kevin
Credit card skimming attacks are picking up this 2016 holiday. Here’s a quick video about how criminals are stealing credit card information, especially at places like gas pumps and ATMs. http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/09/20/how-to-avoid-becoming-victim-of-credit-card-skimming –Kevin
Here’s a story about how IBM apparently asked a security researcher (Maurizio Agazzini) to pull their exploit code after working with that researcher to address vulnerabilities in some IBM software: http://www.zdnet.com/article/ibm-pressures-security-researchers-vulnerability-exploit-code-pulled. As a security researcher myself, I just want to say “good job”
Love innovative products that are simple and elegant. Check out this idea of a rotating CVV code on the back of credit cards called Motion Code: http://www.zdnet.com/article/this-number-changing-credit-card-may-help-eliminate-fraud. Definitely would help with online fraud (where when you purchase something it asks you
If you’ve ever wondered why there seems to be so much ransomware (malicious software that blocks access to your computer or data until some sum of money is paid), the answer is that the return on investment is well, skyrocketing —
Love it — just read this story about Apple submitting a patent for a technique for capturing the fingerprints and photos of thieves in the event an iPhone is stolen. http://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-patents-technique-for-grabbing-iphone-thieves-fingerprints-and-photo This makes me happy 🙂 –Kevin
I am sure you’ve all heard about election voting machine hacking, here’s an interesting piece from CBS and Symantec, though I am a little disappointed to see that only the risk was reported and not what could be done to
Goodbye Old IronBox Logo!
It’s time for a new logo. Back in 2010, when I founded IronBox (it was called LockBox), I had a very specific vision for the company. Between 2012-2014 the company strayed away from that vision. Mistakes were made, but valuable
Spell Checker Anyone?
Seems like everyone but identity thieves have heard about spell checkers. Check out this suspicious text message I received apparently from Wells Fargo. Silly identity thief, spelling errors are a dead giveaway. Always be cautious of any text message asking you
St. Jude Medical releases security patches for its devices, but that’s not it …
St. Jude Medical released security patches for one of the medical devices it produces according to ZDNet’s article at http://www.zdnet.com/article/st-jude-releases-security-patches-for-vulnerable-cardiac-devices. Another medical device hack, yawn and boring right? Not so fast, well the security firm that found the vulnerability, MedSec, was apparently
The BEST iPhone Security and Privacy Checklist I’ve Seen
Okay, I’ve seen a bunch of these, but this one from ZDNet is probably the best I’ve seen. Up-to-date and relevant for today’s threat landscape: http://www.zdnet.com/pictures/ios-10-iphone-ipad-privacy-security-settings –Kevin
Credit Card Skimming Over the Holidays
Credit card skimming attacks are picking up this 2016 holiday. Here’s a quick video about how criminals are stealing credit card information, especially at places like gas pumps and ATMs. http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/09/20/how-to-avoid-becoming-victim-of-credit-card-skimming –Kevin
Kudos to IBM and Security Researcher Maurizio Agazzini
Here’s a story about how IBM apparently asked a security researcher (Maurizio Agazzini) to pull their exploit code after working with that researcher to address vulnerabilities in some IBM software: http://www.zdnet.com/article/ibm-pressures-security-researchers-vulnerability-exploit-code-pulled. As a security researcher myself, I just want to say “good job”
Rotating Credit Card CVV Product to Help Prevent Fraud
Love innovative products that are simple and elegant. Check out this idea of a rotating CVV code on the back of credit cards called Motion Code: http://www.zdnet.com/article/this-number-changing-credit-card-may-help-eliminate-fraud. Definitely would help with online fraud (where when you purchase something it asks you
Why Ransomware is Taking Off
If you’ve ever wondered why there seems to be so much ransomware (malicious software that blocks access to your computer or data until some sum of money is paid), the answer is that the return on investment is well, skyrocketing —
iPhones Will Soon Capture Thieves Fingerprints and Photos
Love it — just read this story about Apple submitting a patent for a technique for capturing the fingerprints and photos of thieves in the event an iPhone is stolen. http://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-patents-technique-for-grabbing-iphone-thieves-fingerprints-and-photo This makes me happy 🙂 –Kevin
Election Voting Machines Can Be Hacked
I am sure you’ve all heard about election voting machine hacking, here’s an interesting piece from CBS and Symantec, though I am a little disappointed to see that only the risk was reported and not what could be done to