Kamkar’s new exploit, PoisonTap, uses free software and a $5 Raspberry Pi Zero microcomputer. After attaching the Raspberry Pi to a USB adapter and plugging it in, the device goes to work. In all of 30 seconds, it bypasses your lock screen and begins installing a backdoor that works even after the device is removed from the USB port.
The article lists some ways to protect your machine, but misses the big one in my opinion. Don’t let anyone get their hands on your computer. 😉
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Honestly, I think one of the most common problems I’ve seen over the years is doing these steps, but in the wrong order. “Identify the facts and recognize missing pieces Confirm what you know Interview key players Compile data for analysis” Too many people are compiling ALL the data, then figuring out the case later….
Really enjoyed this article from Attorney at Work, because stories like this one just go to show how important it is to acknowledge the people who work for, and with, you: Consider the late Bob Bergland, a former U.S. secretary of agriculture and member of Congress who later worked as the general manager of an…
“The new product — called “Microsoft Edge for Business” — natively separates work and personal browsing into dedicated browser windows with their own favorites, separate caches and storage locations.”
Contrary to their claims, it seems like the company is willing to let anyone use their facial recognition search tool, and they seem unable to keep their own data safe. That’s not a good look. Read the whole thing, and prepare to be shocked, shocked I tell you, that a company willing to grab millions,…
Jenn Steele, who writes a blog dedicated to discussing how to manage the IT department called Leading Geeks, has an interesting post today, On Attitude. I find that geeks easily fall into sub-optimal attitudes, which usually fall into two categories. The first is what I call the “stupid user” category, where they develop the attitude…
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RT @mikemac29: Linked – This $5 device can hack password-protected computers in just 30 seconds:
RT @mikemac29: Linked – This $5 device can hack password-protected computers in just 30 seconds:
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