The Benefits of Sock Puppets in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
A Sock Puppet is fake persona, or an alternative online identity used to collect and investigate open-source information on a target. The post The Benefits of Sock Puppets in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) first appeared on SecurityOrb.com ... Read More
The Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Cycle
Open-source intelligence, or OSINT, refers to the process of collecting information from public and legal data sources to serve a specific function. Some open sources components might include social media, videos, blogs, news, and the web (surface, Deep and Dark Web). The post The Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Cycle first appeared ... Read More
Benefits of STEM Summer Camps
STEM summer camps can make summer learning fun and exciting by teaching kids about science, technology, engineering, and math. The camps can give children an opportunity to continue learning more about a concept they were introduced to during the school year or event explore different STEM concepts they may not ... Read More
U.S. Can Expect to see more Ransomware Attacks
In the cybersecurity space, there are many things we do not all agree on, but one thing I have noticed in the past year is that we all agree that the U.S. can expect to see more ransomware attacks as the nation recover from recent attacks which included the District ... Read More
Bad Ending for Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) after a Ransomware Attack
A group of ransomware hackers known as “Babuk” leaked internal police files from the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The information was stolen in late April. The post Bad Ending for Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) after a Ransomware Attack first appeared on SecurityOrb.com ... Read More
Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack
One of the nation's largest fuel pipelines has been forced to shut down after being affected by a ransomware cyberattack. Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts a victim's files. The attacker then demands a ransom from the victim to restore access to the data upon payment. The post Colonial Pipeline ... Read More
Ransomware attack leads to shutdown of major U.S. pipeline system
By: David E. Sanger A cyberattack forced the shutdown of one of the largest pipelines in the United States, in what appeared to be a significant attempt to disrupt vulnerable energy infrastructure. The pipeline carries refined gasoline and jet fuel up the East Coast from Texas to New York. The operator ... Read More
The Cybersecurity Job Gap and How Getting Women in STEM can Help [Video]
As previously stated, Researchers at Cybersecurity Ventures detailed in a 2019 post there would be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity positions globally in 2021, but with the addition of 700,000 additional skilled practitioners according to a Cybersecurity Workforce Study that entered the field this year, the projected number has dropped to ... Read More
Social Media Safety Awareness Tips
Social media provides a way to stay connected and share with others, but did you know that the cyber criminals will also use social media as another technique to conduct their attacks. It is important to protect yourself as well as know the common signs of someone trying to trick ... Read More
Internet Safety Tips for Parent and Kids [Video]
In a recent interview on the BNC network, I provided a few tips to keep kids safe while online on the Internet. ... Read More
