Folks,
Today is January 06, 2020, and as promised, here I am getting back to sharing perspectives on cyber security.
Cyber Security 101
Perhaps a good topic to kick off the year is by seeking to ask and answer a simple yet vital question – What is …
Addressing Food Insecurity: Nourishing Lives, One Meal at a Time
Food insecurity remains a pressing issue affecting millions of individuals and families around the world. At our nonprof…
Mental Health Matters: Breaking the Stigma, Inspiring Hope
Mental health is an essential aspect of overall well-being, yet it remains a topic often shrouded in stigma and silence.…
Harnessing Technology for Social Good: Innovations that Drive Impact
In today’s digital age, technology has the power to transform lives and drive social change. At our nonprofit organizati…
Kali Default Non-Root User
For years now, Kali has inherited the default root user policy from BackTrack. As part of our evaluation of Kali tools and policies we have decided to change this and move Kali to a “traditional default non-root user” model. This change wil…
What happens if the Air Force’s command center for all its tankers and cargo planes gets hacked?
Here’s what happened after the network shut down.
Defensive Security Podcast Episode 242
https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/crime/city-government-in-recovery-mode-after-cyberattack/289-514a376e-16de-4b43-9756-a30baefe4c28
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/11/hackers-paradise-louisianas-ransomware-disaster-far-from-over/
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WiKID Android tokens had their data deleted over the weekend by Google Chrome bug
If you woke up Monday morning to a number of upset and confused Anroid token users, we apologize. We did too. Over the weekend Google released an update the Chrome that included a bug that deleted other app’s localstorage. Unfortunately, the data is…
How Kali deals with the upcoming Python 2 End-of-Life
Five years ago, the Python developers announced that they will stop supporting Python 2 in 2020. For a long time, nobody cared and Python 3 adoption was slow. But things have changed a lot lately as the deadline is right around the corner (1st January)…
Kwikset Holiday Gift Guide
Still stuck on what gifts to give this holiday season? Why not give the gift of security and peace of mind? With a wide array of smart locks, you’re sure to find the perfect gift for even the most difficult people on your list. For the Tech Junkie: Halo is the latest smart lock added […]
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