Cyber Security Articles & News

How to Rip the Mics Out of Your Macbook and Iphone

Any self-respecting Paranoiac long ago taped over the webcam on their laptop—and for good measure, the cameras on their smartphone too. But for those truly concerned that their computers have been hacked and turned into spy tools, the microphones on those devices represent just as much of a security threat as the cameras. They would allow a hacked gadget to bug an entire room.

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BOOK REVIEW: The Art of Invisibility

I recently had the opportunity to read an early version of the Art of Invisibility by Kevin Mitnick and wanted to share some of my thoughts on the book and what it may mean to you.  First off, while there are some anecdotal stories, this is no novel.  This is mostly a book about what is happening in today’s data driven world and connected gadgets.  The book shares what you can do to stay obscured in the times when everything you do is cataloged and stored.

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