Book Report: Social Engineering: Hiding in Plain Sight
Jan 7,
2014
“Social engineering” may sound like politicians re-designing society, but instead it’s a technique bad actors use to get access to sensitive data. In preparation for a recent trip I searched Amazon for free Kindle books on cybersecurity. Near the top of the list was Social Engineering: Hiding in Plain Sight. The book is not long, […]
My Dog’s Name is “Chocolate Cookies”
Sep 5,
2012
When my father passed away my mother was in the hospital. I needed to access her bank account to pay some bills. They asked me for the account “password”. I told them I did not know, that my mother was unconscious and in the hospital. Then they asked the account security question: what was her […]
Social Engineering on Father’s Day
Jun 18,
2012
Social engineering is a powerful tool. But, it is tough art to practice. It’s fun and interesting to read about it. But, what if you wanted to experience first-hand how it works? You can’t just waltz into some establishment and run a con game. Sending phishing or spearphishing emails to friends will not endear you […]
