Here is an old joke from my days as a consultant.
A customer asked, “How can I be sure my computer is protected from viruses?” My admittedly sarcastic response was that they should disconnect it from the network.
Unplugging devices from the network has never been a practical solution, then or now. The world relies on connectivity for business and pleasure — we deploy, buy, stream, and share using networks that comprise the Internet.
Security is a critical part of the online experience, but users shouldn’t notice it.
Usable security? This word pairing is seen as an oxymoron. For example, complex passwords that are impossible to remember and get written on sticky notes, or physical security tokens that get left in a drawer, simply shift the security burden from the digital realm to the physical realm.
More Stories
The AI Fix #30: ChatGPT reveals the devastating truth about Santa (Merry Christmas!)
In episode 30 of The AI Fix, AIs are caught lying to avoid being turned off, Apple’s AI flubs a...
US and Japan Blame North Korea for $308m Crypto Heist
A joint US-Japan alert attributed North Korean hackers with a May 2024 crypto heist worth $308m from Japan-based company DMM...
Spyware Maker NSO Group Found Liable for Hacking WhatsApp
A judge has found that NSO Group, maker of the Pegasus spyware, has violated the US Computer Fraud and Abuse...
Spyware Maker NSO Group Liable for WhatsApp User Hacks
A US judge has ruled in favor of WhatsApp in a long-running case against commercial spyware-maker NSO Group Read More
Major Biometric Data Farming Operation Uncovered
Researchers at iProov have discovered a dark web group compiling identity documents and biometric data to bypass KYC checks Read...
Ransomware Attack Exposes Data of 5.6 Million Ascension Patients
US healthcare giant Ascension revealed that 5.6 million individuals have had their personal, medical and financial information breached in a...