InfoSec Outpost

Users still make hacking easy with weak passwords – Network World.

After the breach of a popular facebook app developer, analysis of 32 million passwords was performed. Very interesting, but not surprising.

I’ve started this blog for three reasons:

1. Education and awareness: Information security has long been neglected by corporations and civilians. It is something that will not function properly unless it is an integrated part of the thought process. I intend to provide statistics, references to current trends and research, as well as do some of my own research. I will periodically create presentations, and share them here under some kind of open copyright framework.
2. Tools and technology review: There are always new tools and technologies which are touted as a silver bullet for information security. I will periodically review tools or technologies and let you know what I think. I always find that it is most important to make what you already may have work to its full potential before spending on something new.
3. 0-Day and exploit analysis: I always enjoy getting a sample of the latest malware, trojan, rootkit and taking a look under the covers. As time permits I’ll post these analysis.

Please post any feedback or ideas you may have.