Stories by Joan Goodchild

10 hacks that made headlines

In our first Rogues Gallery, we looked at ten infamous social engineers -- con men who exploited human weaknesses rather than technical vulnerabilities.

By Joan Goodchild | 16 May, 2012 06:24

Tags: security, intrusion

5 more dirty tricks: Social engineers' latest pick-up lines

You may now be savvy enough to know that when a friend reaches out on Facebook and says they've been mugged in London and are in desperate need of cash, that it's a scam. But social engineers, the criminals that pull off these kinds of ploys by trying to trick you, are one step ahead.

By Joan Goodchild | 27 September, 2011 04:45

Tags: security

Twitter scam claims to get you more followers

A scam that has been making its way around Twitter for some time has resurfaced recently and promises to increase a user's followers, but really gives control of one's account to a questionable third party.

By Joan Goodchild | 24 June, 2011 05:25

Tags: internet, Internet-based applications and services, scams, security, social media, twitter

Securing Google Apps: A CIO Q&A

Boston-based Bay Cove Human Services is a non-profit organization that offers assistance and service to 4,000 people and families in Massachusetts. CIO Hilary Croach has several technology challenges to contend with. For starters, the agency has its hands in a number of service areas, including helping individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction, and those who need support with aging. With about 140 locations around Eastern Massachusetts, Bay Cove's employees and IT operations are scattered.

By Joan Goodchild | 17 May, 2011 05:28

Tags: Bay Cove Human Services, cloud computing, Google, internet, security, Software as a service

Osama Bin Laden news spurs wave of scams, malware

Malware creators are already using the news of Osama Bin Laden's death as a opportunity to try and dupe people into clicking on malicious links. According to cloud-security firm Zscaler, researchers were already seeing malicious sites emerge to capitalize on the news within hours of the announcement.

By Joan Goodchild | 03 May, 2011 03:54

Tags: malware, scams, security, zscaler

Botnets: Size isn't everything, says new report

Published figures estimating the size and scope of botnets are often inaccurate and do not reflect the threat these compromised networks pose to security, according to research released this week by ENISA, the European Network and Information Security Agency.

By Joan Goodchild | 09 March, 2011 07:15

Tags: antispam, European Network and Information Security Agency, security

Three simple reasons VoIP abuse will grow

In its recent annual security report, Cisco predicted VOIP abuse as a potential area for cyber crime growth.

By Joan Goodchild | 09 March, 2011 07:04

Tags: Cisco Systems, security, Telecommunication, VoIP

Travel security in the Middle East and North Africa

Many of us watch the events in the Middle East and North Africa unfold from afar. But for businesses with operations in these global regions of political unrest, protests, rebel uprising and deteriorating security often force difficult and immediate decisions for the sake of keeping

By Joan Goodchild | 11 March, 2011 12:17

Tags: Exclusive Analysis, physical security, security

4 reasons why Facebook and vanity don't mix

My colleague, Bill Brenner, has a t-shirt he likes to wear that basically says social networking feeds the darker sides of human nature. The shirt is a parody of a Venn Diagram and shows the relationship between sites like Facebook and Twitter to what some might called undesirable character traits, such as ADHD, stalking and narcissism.

By Joan Goodchild | 15 March, 2011 10:51

Tags: Facebook, internet, Internet-based applications and services, security, social networking, twitter

Reasons trustworthy sites can no longer be trusted

Last year, malware became increasingly more common on popular and trusted domains, according to research released this week by security firm Blue Coat Systems. Migration to popular hacked sites with trusted reputations and acceptable-use category ratings was the primary theme for hosting malware delivery infrastructure, researchers claim.

By Joan Goodchild | 25 February, 2011 08:03

Tags: security

Security firm: Facebook is biggest mobile malware threat

The biggest mobile infection threat isn't malware that specifically targets mobile devices, according to new research from security firm BitDefender. Malware that targets Facebook is a far bigger problem for mobile security, the firm claims.

By Joan Goodchild | 12 January, 2011 03:48

Tags: Facebook, internet, Internet-based applications and services, mobility, security, social networking

E-voting: How secure is it?

Election fraud and vote tampering is as old as government. Before the American Revolution, most voting was done by voice. Voters would call out their pick for all to hear, which lead to intimidation and other nefarious tactics by those hoping to impact election results. The creation of the secret ballot was an improvement, but brought with it another host of possible modes of manipulation. In a quote that is now famous in American history, corrupt politician and Tammany Hall leader Boss Tweed often told constituents to 'vote early, and often.'

By Joan Goodchild | 29 October, 2010 04:29

Tags: e-voting, government, security, Verified Voting

Facebook 'dislike' button scam spreads virally

The latest viral scam making its way around Facebook is a lure that asks users if they want to install a "dislike" button, according to security firm Sophos.

By Joan Goodchild | 17 August, 2010 02:11

Tags: Facebook, internet, Internet-based applications and services, security, social media

Study: Advanced threats a growing problem for security

Most organizations have been the target of an advanced threat, according to results of a study released this week by Ponemon Institute and sponsored by NetWitness.

By Joan Goodchild | 01 July, 2010 03:14

Tags: Ponemon Institute, security

Why security needs to catch up to Web 2.0

Security managers can keep blocking Facebook, refusing to support mobile devices and vetoing cloud-based services, but they aren't going away.

By Joan Goodchild | 23 June, 2010 00:56

Tags: Cisco Systems, internet, Internet-based applications and services, security, social media

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