This blog expands on my previously written My Journey into the Dark Web, which can be found here. The previous post covers where to start prior to meandering on the dark web, doing so in a safer manner by utilizing a VM and the Tor browser. Following is the clarification of some buzzwords that can seem ambiguous; surface web vs. deep web vs. dark web. It then covers what the … [Read more...]
Coinbase Delists Ethereum Classic After Attackers Steal ~$1.1M
On January 7, cryptocurrency trading portal Coinbase issued a security alert around deep chain reorganization detected on Ethereum Classic (ETC). A 51% attack against the ETC blockchain continued through January 8. In response, Coinbase has delisted ETC from its platform – temporarily disabling all sends and receives due to such unstable network conditions on the ETC blockchain … [Read more...]
The Top Cyber Threats Businesses Face Today
As 2018 comes to a close and we look ahead toward the new year, now is the time for reflection and planning. And for businesses of all sizes and industries, cyber security should be a major topic of discussion through this process. When it comes to information security, there isn’t a company out there that can afford not to ask the tough questions. When was the last time you … [Read more...]
Bleedingbit Bleeds Bluetooth
A new Bluetooth vulnerability called Bleedingbit came out yesterday, affecting Bluetooth APs if they use a Texas Instruments chip. With many IoT devices using Bluetooth including TVs, cellphones, locks, and modern cars there are a lot of potential devices that could be exploited. Before we dive in, if you are a WatchGuard customer, you're probably wondering if you are … [Read more...]
You Have 99 Problems; Securing Your Wi-Fi Should NOT Be One of Them
Prepare to be amazed in the Putting the “Why” in Wi-Fi Security webinar. With Wi-Fi vulnerabilities like the “Evil Twin” access point making global headlines, it's not just about Wi-Fi connectivity anymore—security needs to come first. Wi-Fi security is a complicated technology area, and security-related messaging coming from many vendors creates more confusion than … [Read more...]
