Boy, you can tell it's a Monday. We have a big batch of interesting bits to take a peak at today.
Here are today's Interesting Information Security Bits from around the web.
- This is a long post, but a great recap of the 2009 CSAW-CTF competition. Good stuff in there. You can even try some of the challenges yourself.
Matasano Security LLC - Chargen - Exercises for a burgeoning Army of Ninjas
Tags: ( challenge ) - I don't usual point to recap posts, but Rich has a very good thought in the introduction to last week's Friday summary. Something I am dealing with myself.
Securosis Blog | Friday Summary: January 22, 2010
Tags: ( general ) - It isn't only credit card, SSNs and bank account details that are being traded by the fraudsters anymore.
Zscaler Research: Watch out Bill Gates...
Tags: ( social-media fraudsters ) - If you use any of these passwords anywhere, I strongly suggest you go change it right now.
Top 20 website passwords you shouldn't be using | Graham Cluley's blog
Tags: ( passwords ) - The latest pass at the old 'is certification worth a pickle?' question. Actually, a good article with some good advice. The comments are of value too.
Securosis Blog | The Certification Myth
Tags: ( certification ) - Dave peels back a couple layers of the security mind and peeks at what's inside.
ShackF00 >> A Glimpse Into the Security Mindset
Tags: ( security mindset ) - Ax0n digs into a new lock. Nifty stuff.
HiR Information Report: Review: Master 1500iD "Speed Dial" lock
Tags: ( locks ) - Hoff offers some sage advice on compliance and cloud computing.
Cloud: Security Doesn't Matter (Or, In Cloud, Nobody Can Hear You Scream) | Rational Survivability
Tags: ( cloud compliance ) - Brian has a neat little exploration of a browser exploit kit.
A Peek Inside the 'Eleonore' Browser Exploit Kit -- Krebs on Security
Tags: ( exploit browser ) - This time we learn a little more about Wim, a very good on-line friend of mine. We haven't met in person yet, but I know that will happen some day.
Andrew Hay >> Blog Archive >> Information Security D-List Interview: Wim Remes
Tags: ( interview d-list ) - Oops. Looks like Google forgot their 'Do no evil' motto again.
Sunbelt Blog: Google Toolbar tracks searches after it's disabled.
Tags: ( google-toolbar data-leakage )
That's it for today. Have fun!
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Kevin
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