Information Security And Hackers

[GHOSTNINJA]

Whats up guys! So I have an ongoing Security motovlog that I do. You can check out my playlist for what I have done so far if you would like. I have some ideas on the next one but I wanted to know what questions the general public has about security. Maybe there is something I can help clear up, or something you have been to afraid to ask because you don't want to feel stupid.

So, I would love to hear your questions. There are no bad questions here so shoot! If there is one that gets asked more than once I may answer it in the next security motovlog.

To give you some background on me. I have two degrees, both in computer science, one of which specifically related to information security. I also work in the information security field and am always working on expanding my knowledge as it a growing field by either attending security conferences or books.

 

[SwissMotard]

I used to work in Computer Forensics until last year.

For motovlogs I'd just stick with the sensationalist news topics as I'm not sure people want to see in depth cyber security in that format.

 

[CBRHoonigan]

They wouldnt get much from hacking me anyway few dirty pictures and an empty bank account...

 

[GHOSTNINJA]

They wouldnt get much from hacking me anyway few dirty pictures and an empty bank account...

You would be surprised.

 

[GHOSTNINJA]

I used to work in Computer Forensics until last year.

For motovlogs I'd just stick with the sensationalist news topics as I'm not sure people want to see in depth cyber security in that format.

Oh nice, I do some forensic work my self. Just recently got me a logic cube.

 

[Lurch]

Not sure it was a cyber attack, but someone once nearly managed to get an ipad on contract under my name, luckily not out of my account. Could have got my details by hacking or going through my waste at the recycling centre

 

[JoshTyler]

hmm hacking u say buddy in hacking if I am wrong then correct me but as far as I know paypal amazon bank accounts credit cards are like being stolen right?

 

[SwissMotard]

Not sure it was a cyber attack, but someone once nearly managed to get an ipad on contract under my name, luckily not out of my account. Could have got my details by hacking or going through my waste at the recycling centre

That's just your regular old identity theft.

 

[dandoolittle]

Not sure it was a cyber attack, but someone once nearly managed to get an ipad on contract under my name, luckily not out of my account. Could have got my details by hacking or going through my waste at the recycling centre

That's so 2003

 

[GHOSTNINJA]

I used to work in Computer Forensics until last year.

For motovlogs I'd just stick with the sensationalist news topics as I'm not sure people want to see in depth cyber security in that format.

You mean like this? http://threatpost.com/holes-in-progressive-dongle-could-lead-to-car-hacks/110511

 

[SwissMotard]

I mean the derp news companies put out about Sony being hacked, News of the World phone hacking (a case I worked on actually), XBox Live being DDoS'd over Christmas etc.

That's what people will relate to, and you can cover how the news actually affects them.

 

[Lurch]

That's so 2003

Think it was 2007 or 2008, but I see your point

 

[Marbro_za]

meh, im not important enough to be "hacked" and even if they do... Theres nothing worth their while. Im a minnow

 

[GHOSTNINJA]

meh, im not important enough to be "hacked" and even if they do... Theres nothing worth their while. Im a minnow

I actually hear people say this a lot. If only it were not true.