Tag Archives: security

IT Staffer Fired

Posted on August 20, 2019 by way0utwest

In the early 2000s, it seemed that many companies were hit with a rash of virus attacks on their networks. Certainly the SQL Slammer worm affected many of us, and it was a memorable week for me. I returned from … Continue reading →

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Phishing Defenses

Posted on August 19, 2019 by way0utwest

I wrote recently about an attack on utility companies by crafting a clever email aimed at specific engineers. That could easily happen with software developers and IT pros, which is why I think it pays to be extra cautious when … Continue reading →

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Changing Git Credentials in Windows

Posted on August 16, 2019 by way0utwest

tl;dr For Windows when you need a different account. I had to work with a new GitHub account recently and needed to add a separate account. I worked through that process and managed to get things to work with a … Continue reading →

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Timing is Everything

Posted on August 8, 2019 by way0utwest

We know that the online world is dangerous, with the number and variety of threats constantly increasing. For years, phishing with email has been a favorite tactic of hackers. Most of these emails are poorly written, and IT professionals often … Continue reading →

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