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Tag Archives: FUD Theater

FUD Theater? Turkish Hackers drains 10,580 bank accounts

December 22, 2006 – 7:45 am – Here is a news report that states: A criminal enterprise comprised of 10 individuals who drained the accounts of 10,580 customers by sending virus-infected e-mails was busted in Istanbul. OK, but how much of that money was either insured or recovered? …
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Schneier Jumps on the FUD Theater Bandwagon

December 21, 2006 – 7:53 am – Although this is old news, Schneier begins to point to some FUD and falsehoods being reported in the media. Since Counterpaine was sold, I assume he can trumpet a more moderate approach than sometimes represented. …
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US vs. UK Airport Security Update

December 13, 2006 – 8:10 am – This is an update on my prior blog post, “Airport Security: US vs. UK“. I found a .pdf of the TSA’s Pledge to Travelers. It is contrast to the UK’s “Assults on Staff” warning mentioned in the post above. After comparing the signs within the airports, you will…
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Fox News: Another reason end users are filled with FUD!

December 7, 2006 – 6:44 am – Here is a clip from Fox News titled ‘Computer Security.’ The report covers al Qaeda’s capability to harm our digital infrastructure. (You’ll most likely need to click on the ‘Computer Security’ link to start the clip.) Naturally the media — and Fox News…
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Security Awareness – Not Education – is the Answer

December 5, 2006 – 7:32 pm – Security awareness and security education are two different things. In my mind, awareness is a “lighter” version of education. To be educated means one has a deep understanding of something and acts upon that understanding. Awareness, or to be made aware of something, means that one…
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