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Lee Bry

SANS Newsbites - 2 views

www.sans.org/...newsbites

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  • Lee Bry on 09 Jul 13
     
    A site that you can subscribe to bi-weekly updates to computer security as a way to keep current on potential emerging threats.
  • Bob Lloyd on 09 Jul 13
     
    This is a great site with a simple archive system. I read the article on the 80% increase for android malware in China. The Android platform is a security nightmare. Everyday it seems like a new exploit is exposed and it takes months for a update.
Amy Harding

Biometrics and Cyber Security - 8 views

biometrics.org/...e%20Rm14%20Thu%20900-920AM.pdf

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  • Amy Harding on 06 Mar 13
     
    Review the presentation.
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  • Phil Kemp on 24 Mar 13
     
    This article does mention balancing some weaknesses of biometrics. The one weakness that is common right now among these systems is the use of usernames and passwords to form a secondary means of accessing the system once the biometrics no longer work. With the implementation of multi-modal systems, this could be resolved. The article also discusses international based systems, which could be difficult, personal information is a source of contention between many countries. Where is the information stored, and what laws become enforceable depending on the users point of presence?
  • Seth Molin on 24 Mar 13
     
    Interesting article thank you for posting it. As Phil and the article mentioned where is this information stored. The security of this information is deeply concenring. Not that I am a conspiracy theorist but I really do not want my biometric information to be stored on some database. I remember when my daughter was young there was a push to have your child's DNA sample taken and stored in case it was ever needed in the event the child was kidnapped or lost. After thinking about it back then I just did not see how the government having her DNA sample was a good thing. Of course if she ever comitted a crime I would like to think that I would want her punished for the crime but being a parent I also know that I would do anything to protect her, so why would I give the government a readily available DNA sample for them to identify her with. In the event a sample was needed because of some terrible event happening to her one could be provided through other methods. Just my thoughts.
  • glenn_g on 24 Mar 13
     
    I just posted up an article on fooling biometric fingerprint scanners, Facial scanners can be fooled with photos http://thehackernews.com/2011/11/android-facial-recognition-based.html The Danger is that while one can get a new password or smart card if the old is compromised, You only have one face, two eyes and 10 fingers to use for ID and can't get new ones when someone figures out how to comprimise them.
  • Leo T Garcia on 25 Mar 13
     
    Thanks for the posting especially since my project deals with Ambient Intelligence wherein biometrics can be an integral part of its implementation. One of the most common and frequent incidents in Service Management is authentication. Whether it is with entering secure facilities or logging into computer systems both in the office and remotely, people tend to forget their credentials. Consequently, this causes a loss in productivity as someone tries to regain their access to systems or for system administrators to provide them with temporary access. Ambient intelligence and biometrics may seem as a viable solution since the physical characteristics is intrinsic in each individual. This presentation presents me with the cybersecurity flaws and weaknesses that should be mitigated.
  • Jocelyn Gladston on 25 Mar 13
     
    Biometrics is always something I have found to be fascinating. Because like this article stated no one knows who you are on the other end of that computer so being able to authenticate that in some sort of method is a great thing
Michael Austin

NFC Phones Raise Opportunities, Privacy And Security Issues - 1 views

www.cdt.org/...es-privacy-and-security-issues

NFC Near Field Communication RFID smartphone

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  • Michael Austin on 30 Mar 13
     
    An article detailing the privacy concerns regarding mass implementation of NFC technology in mobile devices.
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  • Ben Garey on 31 Mar 13
     
    Michael, privacy is just going to become more and more of an issue as time goes on. Good post. Ben
  • samuelrios on 31 Mar 13
     
    Michael & Ben, Did you know that iPhone 5 passed on Near-Field Communication Data Sharing while Samsung, Nokia and HTC didn't ? Article: Android Embraces, iPhone 5 Passes on Near-Field Communication Data Sharing http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=near-field-communication-security-purchase Sam Rios
  • Michael Austin on 02 Apr 13
     
    Hi Sam, I had noticed that the iPhone 5 wasn't using NFC. I didn't research it further though, as I honestly don't care for Apple products (way overpriced imho). There are numerous reasons Apple may not want to use NFC, which could be anything from them having a competing technology and not wanting it to prosper to them simply not seeing the value the technology in its current implementation (it is still in its infancy in some respects). I found a site which was able to list numerous reasons NFC is lagging behind: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57441842-94/is-nfc-killing-google-wallet/ ~Mike
Michael Austin

A Comprehensive Study of Google Wallet as an NFC Application - 0 views

citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/...download

NFC Near Field Communication Android Google Wallet Isis

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  • Michael Austin on 30 Mar 13
     
    As the title suggests, this is a detailed paper on the implementation and security concerns associated with Google Wallet and NFC.
Phil Kemp

Hacker says phone app could hijack plane - 0 views

edition.cnn.com/...index.html

app android airplane hacker phone hijack smartphone

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  • Phil Kemp on 14 Apr 13
     
    Interesting article about an app that has been specifically designed to take control of an airplane.
Michael Madrzykowski

2013 Emerging Cyber Threats Report - 2 views

www.gtcybersecuritysummit.com/...2013ThreatsReport.pdf

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  • Michael Madrzykowski on 24 Jun 13
     
    Georgia Tech's security summit report
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  • cpanagopulos on 29 Jun 13
     
    Nice find and I'm glad you posted this. On the topic of mobile malware, the report states that more smartphones were purchased in 2012 than PC's, and the Internet was accessed more on smartphones than any other device. The article mentions this, and I agree that the mobile malware threat will increase as the android and iOS ecosystems stretch wider and wider. It was also interesting to read about cloud storage, and how authorization will be one of it's major vulnerabilities as it becomes more widely used for business.
  • Gilbert Rivera on 30 Jun 13
     
    Great article. Thing like this are very interesting to me. The section on Cloud Computing was by far my favorite. This type of technology is emerging and at the same time it has turned into a challenge for attackers to try to break. Security is going to be very vital for this service to work and more likely will be the subject of any topic related to cloud technology. Cloud service providers need to make a stronger statement and provide some type of assurance to the customer. Thanks!
  • Cheryl Hoffman on 30 Jun 13
     
    I had actually read this article before, but it was good to read it again. While they are many elements that are concerning I find the "filter bubbles" troubling. A user has the right to know that their search results have been filtered. You think you're conducting an open search, only to read this and find out your results may be limited.
cpanagopulos

A Brief Look at the Fitbit Flex Personal Tracker - 1 views

www.medgadget.com/...week-with-the-fitbit-flex.html

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  • cpanagopulos on 29 Jun 13
     
    Here's a cool new wearable tech gadget called the FitBit Flex. Designed for personal fitness tracking. It's a wristband that's tracks your steps and monitors sleep. You can sync your daily stats with an Android or iOS app. There are a lot of rumors about Apple's development of an iWatch, so more wrist gadgets could be released soon.
  • Lee Bry on 29 Jun 13
     
    My wife loves her fitbit zip. This type of tracking technology is very cool, but can leave some consumers wondering what else is being tracked, recorded and uploaded when synching it with its application.
  • Jennifer Otto on 29 Jun 13
     
    Fitbit Flex Personal Tracker is interesting, but needs to be easier to put on and change the sensor. I also would like to have a battery that lasted longer than five to six days. It would be nice to know how the other trackers' batteries held up. I did like the silent alarm feature.
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