#TechTuesday Round Up 8/4/15

Apparently everyone doesn't love NY. Last week, NYMag.com was hit by a DDoS attack by a man who is definitely anti-NYC and stated his hatred for the city as the drive behind the attack. Let's just say we'd hate to be his ex-girlfriend.

While we typically focus on insider threats and online hacks, it looks like even our physical security is still at risk. While it's not quite the old time cops and robbers story, a vulnerability in Galileo safes by Brinks can allow anyone with physical access to open the doors and swipe the cash.

Another physical risk? Looks like your buildings’ access cards are now on the list to be hacked. Francis Brown, a partner at Bishop Fox, has been leading this research and has found a way to construct a device to bypass most RFID readers. Looks like it's back to lock and key.

I didn't believe her, but it looks like my 8th grade English teacher was right; Jane Austen will come in handy. Hackers are now using text from Ms. Austen's greatest literary works to spread malware. What would Elizabeth Bennet say?

BYOD is back again. This time it's the healthcare field taking a hit. While allowing employees to bring and use their personal devices, HIMSS has outlined three stakeholder groups that need to be considered when developing a BYOD program. Do you think these three things cover your risk?

Ah, another story about criminals being stupid. This time, a fugitive was streaming TV shows and children's programs and was caught by a tipster who noticed their online activity. So remember, technology can see you stealing and streaming.