Not All Security Vulnerabilities Are Created Equal [phoneboy.org]
From Press Backspace 28 times to own unlucky Grub-by Linux boxes: This Grub bug is one of those things. Ok, so maybe also a serial console might work, too. Which is a far more serious threat.
Turkish Clicker: Another Reason Even Offical App Stores Aren't Guaranteed Free Of Malware [phoneboy.org]
From Turkish Clicker: Check Point Finds New Malware on Google Play The Check Point research team has discovered an extensive malware campaign on the Google Play™ sto…
Marketing, Information Security, and The Jobs To Be Done [phoneboy.org]
A marketing message came across my LinkedIn feed, which is starting to look a lot like my Facebook feed. Nothing about efficacy. These jobs have both functional and emotional aspects to them.
Third Party Validation Of Security Solutions Now More Important Than Ever [phoneboy.org]
From Living On An Exponential Curve Of Breaches: Are vendors prepared to submit their products to 3rd party testing labs for assurance purposes?
Prevention vs. Detection: It's Not Either Or [phoneboy.org]
From No, Virginia, It Does NOT Mean That!: Sure, you may get the occasional false positive, but is a false negative actually better? It’s still not going to get everything. Disclaimer: Prevention vs.
FUD and Cybersecurity Marketing [phoneboy.org]
From Cockroaches Versus Unicorns: The Golden Age Of Cybersecurity Startups: With increasing hacks, the CISO’s life has just become a lot messier. Disclaimer: Check Point Software Technologies.
Security: At What Cost? [phoneboy.org]
I was listening to the end of DtSR Episode 179 when a question was asked: would you (or someone you know) buy a “secure” router that cost $25 more? How much (more) do you get for $250,000? Disclaimer:
Why I'm in Information Security, Apple Epoch Reboot Loop Edition [phoneboy.org]
Undoubtedly you’ve heard by now of the bug that occurs when you manually set the date back on your 64-bit iOS device to 1/1/1970: the device gets locked in a reboot loop. Disclaimer:
Why Can't I Choose What to SSL Inspect Based on Application? [phoneboy.org]
SSL Decryption is a feature that is in current versions of the Check Point Security Gateway. It’s in other competing products as well. Or a URL isn’t being used. Disclaimer: This is my own think…
Politics aside, I'm not so sure [phoneboy.org] Apple can technically comply with the court order they received to make data on a specific iPhone available.