Ganda.A worm tries to use the public's interest in the pending invasion of Iraq to trick users into opening a malicious file. Virus and worm writers often use social engineering tactics to lure …
Worm Targets Hackers
In targeting hackers working with malicious intent, worm follows new trend. Those of us who worry about getting a computer virus might take some solace in the newest trend in malicious code: bad guys …
Security: Fighting the Enemy Within
Kevin Mitnick was placed in solitary confinement in 1995 out of fear of a revolutionary corporate security risk that Mitnick had learned to exploit. The reserved and non-violent Mitnick had for years …
Hackers Run Wild and Free on AOL
Using a combination of trade tricks and clever programming, hackers have thoroughly compromised security at America Online, potentially exposing the personal information of AOL's 35 million users. The …
Virus warning: Want some smutty pics of Catherine Zeta Jones?
Then you should probably read this, as you're a danger to yourself and your network... The popularity of media favourite Catherine Zeta Jones has led to the Welsh actress being used as a hook to …
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'Annoying' Script Kiddies No Real Threat
Amateurs on the rise but serious hacking remains stable Security companies have observed a huge increase in the number of hacking attempts, most of them carried out with limited effect by 'script …
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AT&T Warns Workers Not to Be Duped by Hackers
AT&T Corp. T.N has warned employees not to be tricked into surrendering sensitive information about its network to hackers posing as colleagues or customers this weekend, a spokeswoman said on Friday. …
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A Renewed Commitment and Reorientation to the First Principles Thinking of the Founders
First principles thinking is a timeless methodology that continues to influence diverse fields by encouraging deep analysis and innovative solutions. While Aristotle and Descartes are pivotal figures …
NATO Versus “The Ultimate Threat Multiplier”
In 2017, NATO released a seminal report that concluded that climate change is the ultimate “threat multiplier," exacerbating political instability in the world’s most unstable regions, with …
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The Art of Geopolitical Intelligence: Lessons for Informed Decision-Making
I have spent decades immersed in the world of geopolitical intelligence and remain a practitioner of the craft today. With this post I reflect on some of the key lessons I have learned in seeking to …
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