CyberheistNews Vol 2, #54
Editor's Corner
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[/caption]Antivirus Controversy
The New York Times had an interesting article a few days ago where they
are quoting a study by Imperva, a data security firm in Redwood City,
California. They started out: "Outmaneuvered at Their Own Game,
Antivirus Makers Struggle to Adapt", and went on with: "The bad guys
are getting worse, antivirus helps filter down the problem, but the
next big security company will be the one that offers a comprehensive
solution." Now our comment to that would be: "And that should include
security awareness training!" And although end-user training is more
than ever an essential part of your defense-in-depth, it's too early
to throw AV out the window.
The AV industry was dismayed that their technology was 'written off,'
and came back with a whole series of counterpoints. One of the best
was written by ESET's David Harley who notes that the Imperva report
has methodological holes and has dubious statistics. I recommend you
first read the NY Times article and then the ESET comments. This is
an interesting topic, because you are potentially going to be asked
about this in budget meetings. Here are the two links:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/01/technology/antivirus-makers-work-on-software-to-catch-malware-more-effectively.html
http://blog.eset.com/2013/01/03/imperva-virustotal-and-whether-av-is-useful
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was 470%, one more year of that means were going to be in the Inc 500.
So thanks for your support, together we create more secure networks
and employees. Have a great 2013.
Quotes of the Week
"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" - Audrey Hepburn
"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more
important than any other." Abraham Lincoln
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This Is How Attackers Break Into Your Network
91% of cyberattacks begin with a spear-phishing email, research from
security software firm Trend Micro shows. Are -you- vulnerable? Find
out now if your email server is configured correctly, many are not!
KnowBe4 offers you a free 'domain spoof test', which shows if we can
send you an email coming from someone in your own domain. It's quick,
easy and often a shocking discovery. The only thing we do is send an
email from the outside.
Can hackers spoof an email address from your own domain, which is
the first step of an incredibly expensive data breach? Find out now:
http://www.knowbe4.com/domain-spoof-test/
User Awareness Tops Security Leaders List of Challenges
Tom Field over at the Healthcare Infosecurity Site nails it: Heading
into 2013, security leaders across industry feel confident about their
processes and technology. People, though, continue to create the greatest
risks. Can awareness in depth make a difference? It doesnt matter
whether the topic is fraud, mobility or leadership. As soon as you
discuss security vulnerabilities, the conversation turns to what these
three leaders agree is their greatest concern: People. In part one of a
multi-part panel interview, three security leaders weigh in on their
top challenges going into 2013, and its a very interesting article.
In healthcare, where every data breach is reported to regulators, and
where many incidents result from lost or stolen mobile devices, leaders
such as Christopher Paidhrin are putting extra emphasis on awareness and
training. We have here at PeaceHealth Southwest a program called
awareness in depth, he says. Similar to a technology defense in
depth, we need awareness in depth.
And that is exactly what you get with our Kevin Mitnick Security
Awareness Training:
http://www.knowbe4.com/products/kevin-mitnick-security-awareness-training/
Does Your (Home/Company) Alarm Have a Default Duress Code?
Brian Krebs lost his keychain over the holidays. And we can all learn
a valuable lesson here. He started out with this: "Sometimes it takes
a security scare to help improve your overall security posture. Case
in point: Over the holidays, I learned that our alarm system one of
the most widely used home security systems in America contains a
default code that disables the alarm. Although entering this code
simultaneously alerts the police that an intruder is in the house,
it also could give thieves just enough time to get away with your
valuables without alerting the neighbors." And your office has one too,
likely. Read this story and check this for your own alarm system!:
http://krebsonsecurity.com/2013/01/does-your-alarm-have-a-default-duress-code/
The 5 Coolest Hacks of 2012
The Dark Reading site did their homework and really dug up some
very cool hacks these last 12 months. Nothing was sacred -- the
nation's airspace, home power meters, videoconferences, and, in
an ironic twist, popular cybercrime tools. So...enjoy because
you may have missed a few of these:
http://www.darkreading.com/advanced-threats/167901091/security/attacks-breaches/240145249/the-5-coolest-hacks-of-2012.html?
Cyberheist 'FAVE' LINKS:
* This Week's Links We Like. Tips, Hints And Fun Stuff.
Human flight athlete Alexander Polli enters the New Year by flying through
a 6x4 foot "2013" sign just 6 feet off the ground. Happy New Year!
http://www.flixxy.com/dream-big-in-2013.htm
Happy New Year 2013 #2 Music Classic by the Swedish pop group "Abba":
http://www.flixxy.com/happy-new-year-abba.htm
This is what happens when you let daddy babysit:
http://www.flixxy.com/leaf-blower-propelled-swing.htm
Awesome people of 2012 doing the most amazing things:
http://www.flixxy.com/ultimate-people-are-awesome-of-2012.htm
Ron Fugelseth and his four-year-old son Jayden launched a toy train
into the stratosphere. Really:
http://www.flixxy.com/a-toy-train-in-space.htm
The highway system of the future in the Netherlands glows in the dark
and has induction lanes to recharge electric cars. Check this out:
http://www.flixxy.com/highway-system-of-the-future-glows-in-the-dark.htm
With most of the population living in high-rises, you'd think moving
day in Korea was a big headache. Not so!:
http://www.flixxy.com/korean-moving-ladder-elevator-lift-truck.htm
What's the difference between Holland and the Netherlands? And what
about the Dutch? I was born there and even -I- learned something new:
http://www.flixxy.com/holland-vs-the-netherlands.htm
The DEFCON Documentary Preview Reel on Vimeo. This is just COOL:
http://vimeo.com/56234900
Alexey Garagashyana takes his home-built all-terrain vehicle for a test drive on thin ice:
http://www.flixxy.com/home-built-all-terrain-vehicle-on-thin-ice.htm
Pilot loses control of his aircraft, goes into a flat spin, spins 24 times, loses 2800 ft. of altitude in 40 seconds - and recovers 700 ft above the ground:
http://www.flixxy.com/private-pilot-recovers-from-a-26-turn-spin.htm
