With the recent focus on Stuxnet due to the CBS 60 Minutes Special: Stuxnet: Computer worm opens new era of warfare and the 60 Minutes Overtime special Stuxnet copycats: Let the hacking begin, aired earlier this month, I was reminded of the extent our nation’s critical infrastructure is at risk from cyber attack.Read more
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An Experiment in Social Engineering
September 21st, 2011 | Posted by in Security Awareness & Training - (0 Comments)When most people think about sophisticated robberies, images of masked, armed robbers dressed in black from head to toe enter their minds. What they don’t picture is an ordinary guy walking in off the street dressed in business casual clothes with clipboard and USB drive in hand. While not physically threatening or intimidating, this guy can actually represent a much greater risk to organizations. WikiLeaks is the perfect example.Read more






