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They are both evil. That's for sure.
In reply to: Re: Hungry Bots
Bots and telemarketers both strike at dinnertime? Maybe they're run by the same organizations. : )
In reply to: Re: Hungry Bots
Presumably Michael's was required to meet PCI standards, which means regular vulnerability assessments were conducted and IDS/IPS systems were in place. But as the article notes, we'll get more bang for the buck by overhauling...
In reply to: Re: Should Michaels have done more?
Another excellent question Marilyn, thank you. Gut feelings, or put another way, intuition, can certainly catalyze and inspire investigation and analysis. Not every feeling or intuition is going to lead in a...
In reply to: Re: Lowering the noise level -- gut feelings
Phrases like "this feels like it's less actionable" or "I think this is always a false positive" can be dangerous.
How do you quantify those "gut feelings." And is there no place for them in the SOC?
In reply to: Re: Lowering the noise level -- gut feelings
Great questions. I hope the answers will be brought to light overtime & help provide a blueprint for the future.. We know from the Target breach that were both ommissions and commissions of best security practices (See...
In reply to: Re: Should Michaels have done more?
I thought the same thing about time zones, Robert. In the Internet, there probably is never a time when no one is looking, but it makes sense that attackers would optimize their strategy in that way.
In reply to: Re: Hungry Bots
That makes sense, mirroring the way special forces units will often launch raids in the early hours of the morning - catching your enemy unawares. However I think it's no-coincidence, as you say, that China and Russia...
In reply to: Re: Hungry Bots
Isn't it time for everyone to start using a password management system? I use Sticky Password, but there are many others out there.
In reply to: Re: The Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report bears a close look
It's a good time to take the defense by surprise ... nothing more, but we have to consider that it is just a tentative. I have found very interesting the data on bad bot originator by country, in particular...
In reply to: Re: Hungry Bots
I agree with the logic of launching attacks when no one is looking as well. However, it also corresponds to the start of the business day in countries such as China, where many attacks originate.
In reply to: Re: Hungry Bots
The article quotes Gartner researcher Avivah Litan stating that it is not fair to expect retailers to have expert forensic teams on call at all times. While I agree with that statement, (forensic teams, if not...
In reply to: Should Michaels have done more?
Containing Corporate Data on Mobile Devices
If you’re still focused on securing endpoints, you’ve got your work cut out for you. WiFi network provider iPass surveyed 1,600 mobile workers and found that the average US employee carries three devices -- a smartphone, a computer, and a tablet or e-reader -- with more than 80% of them doing work on personal devices.
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