Recently, I created a YouTube video in which I demonstrated the ease in which a spear phishing attack can be launched. It seemed logical to create a follow-up post about the video and explain some of…

Professionalization of Malware – Why Your Network Isn’t Ready Elite hackers have widened the gap between their offensive capabilities and current defensive measures. In this article, you will learn…

As an IT consultant for over a decade I have seen my fair share of networks. Some are very secure, some are laughable and others are right in the middle. The goal of this post is to inform my…

Ransomware: Cryptowall 2.0 In the "old" days, malware and viruses were primarily an annoyance. They would slow your system down, fill your screen with popups and annoying ads, and sometimes they…

There have been several attacks on various SSL configurations over the last few years, so it is important to keep your systems up to date with patches and best practice configurations. Microsoft…