Twenty years ago it would be common to have multiple data centers load balanced with specialized devices. The applications in multiple data centers would use the Domain Name System (DNS) to look up the application destination. The DNS system would be s…
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 234
https://www.zdnet.com/article/hackers-wipe-us-servers-of-email-provider-vfemail/
https://www.securityweek.com/russian-state-sponsored-hackers-are-fastest-crowdstrike
https://www.zdnet.com/article/icann-there-is-an-ongoing-and-significant-risk-to-dns-in…
Kali Linux 2019.1 Release
Welcome to our first release of 2019, Kali Linux 2019.1, which is available for immediate download. This release brings our kernel up to version 4.19.13, fixes numerous bugs, and includes many updated packages.
Tool Upgrades
The big marquee update of t…
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 233
https://www.securityweek.com/hackers-using-rdp-are-increasingly-using-network-tunneling-bypass-protections
https://www.zdnet.com/article/trojan-malware-is-back-and-its-the-biggest-hacking-threat-to-your-business/
https://www.csoonline.com/articl…
Protecting your Domain Names: Taking the First Steps
Everyone and everything on the Internet depends on the Domain Name System (DNS) being functional. The DNS has been a common vector for attacks in recent years, and 2019 seems to be no different. Many of these attacks have goals far more sinister than s…
Phishing Attacks Against Facebook / Google via Google Translate
When it comes to phishing, criminals put a lot of effort into making their attacks look legitimate, while putting pressure on their victims to take action. In today’s post, we’re going to examine a recent phishing attempt against me personally….
iSmartSafe Receives 2018 Home Security System Excellence Award
iSmartSafe 2018 Award iSmartSafe Receives 2018 Home Security System Excellence Award January 26th 2019 – iSmartSafe Home Security Systems has been selected for the 2018 American Excellence Award amongst all its peers and competitors by the US Institute of Trade & Commerce (USITC). Each year the USITC conducts business surveys and industry research to identify companies …
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A Vulnerability in Debian?s Apt Allows for Easy Lateral Movement in Data Centers
Learn about the new vulnerability that was found in Debian?s Advanced Package Tool that allows for easy lateral movement in data center.
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 232
https://www.zdnet.com/article/popular-wordpress-plugin-hacked-by-angry-former-employee/ https://www.zdnet.com/article/notpetya-an-act-of-war-cyber-insurance-firm-taken-to-task-for-refusing-to-pay-out/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/employees-sacked…
A Deep Dive into Point of Sale Security
For many, Point of Sale systems are the weakest link in the IT security chain. Learn the microsegmentation policies that can make a difference.