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Internet Threats for Internet or online (home) Users a_monk 03-06-2006
Posted by a_monk on March 6, 2006, 12:36 pm
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Hi List;

I am asked to give a talk to a group of home computer users on Internet
or online security in the community. I am planning to focus on 5
major/critical threats/risks to them, the list is below. Would have I
missed some big ones for the home users? Your
suggestions/comments/input are appreciated.


SCAM
Phishing - Identify Theft
Malicious Code - Spyware, Virus, Worms, etc.
P2P file sharing / download services
Social Engineering
Privacy?

Many thanks in advance.

A Monk


Posted by Sebastian Gottschalk on March 6, 2006, 12:42 pm
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a_monk wrote:

> SCAM
> Phishing - Identify Theft
> Malicious Code - Spyware, Virus, Worms, etc.
> P2P file sharing / download services
> Social Engineering
> Privacy?

Phishing is Social Engineering.

Posted by neil davis on June 27, 2006, 2:49 pm
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On Mon, 06 Mar 2006 18:42:56 +0100, Sebastian Gottschalk wrote:

> a_monk wrote:
>
>> SCAM
>> Phishing - Identify Theft
>> Malicious Code - Spyware, Virus, Worms, etc.
>> P2P file sharing / download services
>> Social Engineering
>> Privacy?
>
> Phishing is Social Engineering.
/signed
Roll phishing into social engineering, then add a category for home
network security. Cover firewall basics and wireless security basics,
passwords, etc. Recommend a separate firewall box, like a D-Link or
linksys box, which are easily configurable and inexpensive these days.

-Neil

Posted by Also None on March 7, 2006, 9:55 am
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>Hi List;
>
>I am asked to give a talk to a group of home computer users on Internet
>or online security in the community. I am planning to focus on 5
>major/critical threats/risks to them, the list is below. Would have I
>missed some big ones for the home users? Your
>suggestions/comments/input are appreciated.
>
>
>SCAM
>Phishing - Identify Theft
>Malicious Code - Spyware, Virus, Worms, etc.
>P2P file sharing / download services
>Social Engineering
>Privacy?
>
>Many thanks in advance.
>
>A Monk
I conduct neighborhood watch sessions in which computer security is a
topic.

Last night I conducted a survey with my laptop. I took 2 streets in a
small town in Ohio. I parked mid block for 6 blocks on each of 2
streets. I had at least 2 accessable signals on each stop. Twenty
five percent of those signals were without security and I accessed the
internet from them. Of those accessed, I sailed into their shared c:
drives.
On one corner I had 8 signals including 1 church office. I sailed
right in and accessed their records and payroll records without any
"special programs". Needless to say, I will visit the pastor today to
share this.

Hope this helps.
George

Posted by Sebastian Gottschalk on March 7, 2006, 10:19 am
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Also None wrote:

> I conduct neighborhood watch sessions in which computer security is a
> topic.
>
> Last night I conducted a survey with my laptop. I took 2 streets in a
> small town in Ohio. I parked mid block for 6 blocks on each of 2
> streets. I had at least 2 accessable signals on each stop. Twenty
> five percent of those signals were without security and I accessed the
> internet from them. Of those accessed, I sailed into their shared c:
> drives.
> On one corner I had 8 signals including 1 church office. I sailed
> right in and accessed their records and payroll records without any
> "special programs". Needless to say, I will visit the pastor today to
> share this.

I can conduct about 50% are unprotected, 40% are only protected with WEP
(whcih is about the same as unprotected) and only 10% involve either
WPA, IPSec or VPN.

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