(Yet another) Facebook malware scam takes hold

I could be posting a scam like this everyday! But it doesn't hurt to have a little reminder of the sort of things scammers will try to get you to click where you shouldn't. In this case it's a fake CNN site.

Security flaw exposed in some home security cameras

Owners of some Trendnet cameras need to update their system. A major security flaw enabled cameras that were already set up to provide access over the internet, to be viewed by anyone without a password. Any software or setting used to provide remote access or sharing is always a risk and this flaw just shows that sometimes the insecurity can be out of our control.

Demand for safety kitemark on software stepped up

I am not convinced that an EU NCAP style 5 star 'security rating' on software would be very practical but a rating for PCs might at least allow novice buyers to take security into consideration when purchasing.

Today is Change Your Password Day !

What a good idea! Change your password day. Lots of good ideas captured in this article and the others that it links to.

Nice Review of My Book

And I have had such a nice review of my book by a fellow infosec professional that I just had to link to it!