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Security Researcher Track: 101

November 21, 2018 By Emil Hozan

For a security researcher and analyst, references to this position include a “white hat hacker” or an “ethical hacker,” but more commonly and probably more preferred would be a “penetration tester.” I am going to go with a security researcher title. Nowadays, the term ‘hacker’ has negative connotations to it, rightfully so I might add, but, to me, I don’t think that it should … [Read more...]

Houston Family’s Webcam Hacked, Tips to Protect Your Home or Business

August 11, 2016 By The Editor

Webcam hacks aren’t new, but they are still super creepy, and particularly so when children are involved. A mother in Houston recently set up a webcam in her daughter’s room as a safety measure, but instead learned the camera had been hacked and was broadcasting to the internet. While we don’t know with full certainty, it appears that one of the children in the family may have … [Read more...]

Winter is Coming… But These Cyber Tips Can Help You Prepare

April 29, 2014 By Corey Nachreiner

Last month, I shared a Help Net Security article I wrote combining two things I love; Information Security (InfoSec) and The Walking Dead. If you haven't read that yet, feel free to check it out. This month, I continue my pop culture series by mashing up InfoSec with another admired book and TV series; Game of Thrones. The fictional world of Westeros is an unforgiving land, … [Read more...]

You Got Your Walking Dead in My Cyber Security

March 18, 2014 By Corey Nachreiner

Sometimes two things that don’t seem to go together, make the most magical combinations; things like peanut butter and chocolate, maple and bacon, and even Jon Snow and Ygritte. In hopes of adding to such delightful duos, I have started a new series of security articles trying to uncover another unexpected pairing—information security and pop culture. What can popular movies, … [Read more...]

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