Quentyn Taylor

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-14

Quentyn — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:42:00 +0000

will it ever stop raining?, announcing a drought order is like daring the gods to make it rain. #
one of my websites has been categorized by websense as "Potentially Damaging Content" I don't know whether to be annoyed or proud #
I cant help but wonder when ever I see "source code leaked" – now here are a raft of patches, how much bad stuff is hiding in many progs #
it really strengthens the case for opensource if nothing else. Also if they can patch now that the leak has happened, why not before ? #
given that we have "promoted tweets", I am surprised that we dont have "promoted emails" in the free mail providers… #
Standing waiting for a taxi outside.my house, amazed at the amount of birdsong. Really beautiful and inspiring #
looking at the alleged 55k hacked twitter accounts http://t.co/QeN6oZba you can see they are fake from the password complexity #
you can tell real user accounts from the fakes from the total lack of complexity in the passwords. #cynical #
seems that #LHR is apparently not badly affected today by the strike… thankfully #
interesting comment on @SCmagazineUK story on Global Payments http://t.co/PRHsubxV worrying if true #
Slashdot in yesterdays proven false news shocker http://t.co/vpXJ1TQ7 55K twitter accounts have not been hacked #
No problems at all at #lhr t4 boarder no queues and everyone smiling #
Haringey housing association accused of #data #breach http://t.co/x54Lbiay when the foi act meets data breaches #
I love it when ivr system tells you the average wait time is 3 to 5 mins after you have been waiting 10 #
I love the comparison – Root canal surgery officially more desirable than cloud migration http://t.co/4RzsfBHa #
stock trading scams come to #linkedin ? I suppose by being there you are "live" and probably in employment http://t.co/GNG2rYGR #
Who needs a powergorilla when you have one of these http://t.co/6Cx4muPA the ultimate outdoors charger ? #
You dont always need a computer to lose records – HP loses hundreds of thousands of records on a microfiche http://t.co/IlcDy0xL #
Top tip, don't grab an electric fence in your hand when trying to steady a shot. Just because all the rest were off doesn't mean anything #
I will be talking about #byod policy and pitfalls tomorrow at wokefield park tomorrow as part of the Econique infosec conference. #
When did it become "De rigeur" for every hotel wifi to ask for a mobile number and email address? Thankfully they don't check… #
You have heard oh byod, now there is byot bring your own token…. It depts you need to change #
Always amused to see people using conference shared pc's to access corp webmail…. #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-07

Quentyn — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:42:00 +0000

when will wordpress natively support something better than plain ftp for auto updates…. gaaah #
I have just been promoted to cyber security officer… At least according to my junk mail #
always handy when you want someone to come to a meeting to invite them… gah brain failure this morning #
new #Canon Europe #Security micro site http://t.co/FLPGvjMO #Document #Security really *does* matter #
why #breach reporting is critical http://t.co/dbwD9X0W how many of those #passwords were used elsewhere ? via @InfosecMalcolmW #
given the recent security issues – ensuring that *every* online service has a different password is more critical than password strength #
BYoD wont save you cash ( shock horror) http://t.co/vwNxt8Nn – what price on employee satisfaction ? finance should not lead business cases #
it is amazing that still there appears to be a disconnect for people between Powerpoint and reality. Powerpoint is not an infra platform #
3 more #data #breach #fines in the pipeline for the NHS http://t.co/GuImg5bG #
I cant work out if this is encouraging fraud or genius http://t.co/E4tKUX1l certainly amusing #
#ff @BrianHonan @CanonSecurityEU @DanRaywood @J4vv4D @stevegrr @stevelord @InfosecMalcolmW @PhysicalDrive0 @ProfWoodward #
seems that there will be a boarder staff #strike in #LHR next week (thu 10th) http://t.co/NVaZVr7T going to be fun fun #
surprised that #google has not set its self up as a CA… root certs into chrome should be easy and they would cut out the middle man #
surprised we need an EU ID http://t.co/UuXkNHtP isnt that what we have facebook logins for ? #
when twitter receives a request for users details from law enforcement, do they only inform the owner of the account in the USA ? #
a both depressing and fascinating story of a #databreach in the UK http://t.co/AhCC8do4 largest real impact yet seen – cc @PogoWasRight #
research from @CanonSecurityEU regarding consumer perceptions of how companies handle their data http://t.co/NJFf9y8T #
Defragmenting a parents PC, time remaining 23 HOURS #
There should a a special medal for the support we give relatives PCs - have you seen what XP at 20% fragmentation looks like ? #
And whilst I was here a "Microsoft" engineer called. Strange I didn't think they made random calls. Ms support scam.must be rife. #
Err in tesco at the moment …. http://t.co/LmImTFsL #
Yet another use for facebook logins, access to night clubs http://t.co/ZDfkRZd0 – this madness has to stop FB is just a website #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-30

Quentyn — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:42:00 +0000

Marathon runners' details leaked http://t.co/9UPRAow0 another day another leak #
Well here we ate again it is the 1st day of …… #infosec12 come and see me on the #canon stand #
Perhaps it is because i read the English speaking press more, but does anyone else get the impression that #databreaches are UK / USA only? #
The @CanonSecurityEU stand is ready. Demoing all aspects of #print #security See you there today #infosec12 #in http://t.co/9D6m4jw0 #
#scawards going with s bang with Giles…. Hilarious and congratulations to the winners #
#scawards congratulations to @neirajones for infosec person of the year ! #
Ico finds personal data on 2hand hard drives http://t.co/7OtbTnpl #
Has anyone noticed that seemic has gotten a little un reliable since it got adverts ? Is there a better non crashing twitter client ? #
websites using old ssl versions set to be named http://t.co/YsXLISPf interesting but is this really a key issue ? #
Canon's printer / cctv integration really went down well at #infosec12 today really got people talking. #
UK's #data #breach #fines dissected http://t.co/vI8EOYG5 very telling… To remain relevant they have to go after a corporate #
Remember opening for #infosec12 is 1hr later today #
Really good wired post on klout – 1st and last pages best http://t.co/1ZBuIap4 #dontcareaboutklout #
oops #infosec12 opens at the normal time of 09:30 today, it just closes an hour earlier at 16:30 sorry @InfosecMalcolmW ) #
perhaps my tweet ref opening an hour later was in sympathy for all those who went to the vendor party last night ( you know who you are) #
sadly due to the antics of some builders ( drilling holes were they shouldnt have) I will be a little late today #
i see firefox 12 is out, at this rate they will have to swap numbering systems before they run out of mathematical objects #
Alleged bakerloo line tunnel collapse is being announced as "an obstruction on the line" hope everyone is ok #
RT @GFISoftware: Six things your #IT department should stop doing today: http://t.co/fsNZbbpc – fully agree ref #managed #print #
Personal data sites shut in raids http://t.co/DD1msD70 this is the kind of enforcement action that brings results #
Well that us the end of #infosec12 superb show. Tired but happy see you at #infosec13 #
The breakdown of the #canon stand at #infosec12 http://t.co/K0WD4Bxw #
If this rain doesn't stop we won't need HS2 – we will need an ark #
By the way how far through the 40 days and 40 nights are we ? #
sometimes #data #breaches are little more than embarassing.. this is not one of those times http://t.co/Oau2lipd #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-23

Quentyn — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:42:00 +0000

Card skimmer apparently found in eastcoate highstreet last night on a cash point. I thought this other happened somewhere else.. Be careful #
At the vault in central London for an @CanonSecurityEU lunch briefing. Now this is a door http://t.co/kAYERd0b #
Canon Europe is looking for a Privacy manager to be based in Uxbridge https://t.co/ukT9AznE contact me if you have questions #
I am amazed how many times I see technology leading the drive to resolve an infosec issue. #
In almost all cases policy & people come 1st, technology comes later to assist enforcement / enablement in the 1st 2 points. #
#FF @DanRaywood @BrianHonan @neirajones @sergiohernando @stephenbonner @Warwick_Ashford @hvcco all worth following and all educational #
Just got a tax bill for 1p err why not filter out every bill <£1 how much money has been wasted sending this? #
V surprised test there has not been more discussion of this…. Be careful what you access on public websites http://t.co/qfnoynWy #
Flashback Spread via Hijacked WordPress Blogs http://t.co/ox81q2qN blog's hijacked with malicious plugin 'toolspack" #
#infosec12 stand build underway on the @CanonSecurityEU stand see you all tomorrow http://t.co/ir97w8SK #
Squirrel of the day – super squirrel @attritionorg http://t.co/nKNnzoBV #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-16

Quentyn — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:42:00 +0000

and this people is why FB is a bad idea http://t.co/gpl40KrM do you trust *all* of your friends not to sign up and share your info ? #
Pele starts on twitter with 1 tweet and 8k followers… hope the account is legit else there will be disappointment #
"eliminates" is a very strong word when it comes to Infosec http://t.co/0scKGFOi #
have you noticed that the more signatures there are on a form the less responsibility each signatory feels… there should be a law for this #
unless you actually test the UID / PW given http://t.co/oZR2OaSw all you have proven is that people will give you random words for chocolate #
That consumers rate corp accounts less than personal is concerning. Perhaps a blend of info is needed so they are viewed the same ? #
here's a data leak, getting emailed out of the blue by a company to tracked you down with the power of google attaching your sensitive docs #
good job I have a fairly unique name else one wonders how many other Quentyn's they sent my data to #
is been 10 yrs since Bill Gates sent the "Infosec Memo" http://t.co/mB6jcLLz when will someone at Apple do the same http://t.co/h1XwGRnt #
Maryland bans employers from asking for social media account passwords http://t.co/t19IUnAR – the 1st of many ? #
HP ships procurve flash cards with malware http://t.co/SosjnnLF – only a risk if you plug the card into a PC ? #
this is going to have an impact http://t.co/7P2gU5Ph code is not property therefore cant be stolen… #
1st time i have ever seen 2 passengers almost come to blows over who gets off of the plane 1st. What happened to manners ? #
RT @InfosecurityMag: Not too late to prepare for cookie law deadline, says ICO http://t.co/UsZAAzb1 so as long as you have a plan you are ok #
Just bought a safe…. Shop locked it so that the door wouldn't swing as we out it in the car… Then forgot to give me the keys.. Gahhh #
who would have thought it Hon.Mrs.Christine Lagarde, is emailing me from a Gmail address… offering me money. and she sounds like a 419er #
I am all for security questions but sometimes they gather a little too much info http://t.co/Yk9Qu8l0 #
my daughter decided to fill my work shoes with her drink this morning. Have no idea why #squelch #squelch #
looking forwards to a lunchtime meeting tomorrow with Lior Arbel from @websense customers and journalists discussing data loss #
I cant believe that #infosec12 is next week.. there is so much to do. Really excited to be meeting some of you on the @CanonSecurityEU stand #
sage words from @FSecure here https://t.co/q9CfElcm – needs to be a users mantra like "mirror signal maneuver" or "clunk click" #
really good article in @scmagazine (p20) on the evolving role of the CIO and CISO, by @NifS – it quotes me so it is going to be good ) #
ref https://t.co/pKoUx3ab I would be interested to see if anyone else recognizes the points that are made ? Opinions ? #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-09

Quentyn — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:42:00 +0000

Modern Spies on BBC 2 right now. Engaging educational and covering cyber / China – go get it on i player #
BBC Modern spies – GCHQ is full of geeks and proud of it. enlightening stuff #
well there goes masseffect 3… no way to install it with out installing "origin" and creating yet another login. All I want to do is play #
we talk about data leaks and then *every* major PC game asks for you to create a new login and give them you personal info #shame #
let me get this straight for a game I have just paid 30UKP for I cant play it unless I now also give them my Name, DOB, country and email #
Oh wow… to complain to a company you have to create an account which requires PII… rant over I am now depressed with the games industry #
dont you love it when a captcha is in non latin characters ? that will fool the bots http://t.co/ei1NdgWx #
drop box is in it "formative stages" ? http://t.co/asqKYS6a #
and this is the reason why mandatory breach reporting is essential http://t.co/O2hRir9W really good write up via @PogoWasRight #
Is it just me or is pragmatism an alien concept to some ? #
You can always tell how geeky the area is from the names of the wifi access points #
RIM extends support to iPhone and Android devices http://t.co/4UItns3G – admission of failure or smart move ? I can't make my mind up #
Wonderful my taxi driver over slept now it is doubtful if i will make my flight #
Had an interesting chat with a forensic guy last night. We both agreed that CSI has a *lot* to answer for #
Perhaps we should add "CSI is an entertainment program and not reality " to the senior management infosec awareness program ? #
Black poloneck does not act as antivirus http://t.co/6FMF6RsI 500k infected via @briankrebs #
Strange that my current adverts in sesmic are for 2 way mirrors …. Err context sensitive ? #
here's a shock, employees care more about personal accounts than corp accounts http://t.co/oZR2OaSw #
the main take home from the BYOD infographic http://t.co/xvRnKIfO is that it is happening – deal with it thanks to @Security_FAQs #
2FA goes mainstream, the guardian has a piece on it http://t.co/nNGZIzqz #
Kinder eggs are illegal in the usa ? http://t.co/c4DB4i0b oh well their loss #tasty #
Well amazon refunded mass effect 3 due to disagreements on the installation of their anti piracy client "origin" #
Why not use the holiday to help a family member set up 2fa on their email accounts #infosecEaster #
The view down the range http://t.co/9elZMyIa #
#ff @hvcco @stephenbonner @jameslyne @AndyOsira @DanRaywood @neirajones @paperghost @stevelord @securelexicon @RobHale77 @Wh1t3Rabbit #
#ff part deux @swardley @attritionorg @chort0 @TheRealSpaf @ggreenwald @teamcymru @JackofKent @jack_daniel #
tomorrow I think I will go an spend a chunk of money buying the rifle I wanted when I was 15… is this a mid life crisis ? #
The new baby http://t.co/Ul6fCBNf #
Happy Easter all. Don't eat too much chocolate #
I had forgotten my password on an insurance comparison site… Forgotten password button got my actual password emailed to me… #
Glad the site doesn't have any really confidential info of mine…. Oh yes it does:-( password hashing is not just for other sites… #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-02

Quentyn — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:42:00 +0000

Dear newspaper the only reason your app is better is because it has the ability to "read phone state and identity" a lot me than just my ip #
RT @RobHale77: EU ban to ban "hacking tools" what are the ramifications for #Infosec in EU? http://t.co/OGnIfEgc – this is concerning #
EU proposes elite cybercrime unit http://t.co/pdI1RtM4 – i am hopeful and hope it has real teeth #
Seems that people really are thing the govs advice ref buying fuel. All petrol stations i saw had queues tonight #
I am enjoying part 2 of the bbc 2 wikileaks documentary – not about the how of the leak but the what it revealed. Fascinating #
There used to be a time when Sundays were for hangovers now…… http://t.co/UDotlSss #
There has been so much weird stuff happening in the world recently it is almost hard to spot the April fools jokes #
Indeed if it was not a Sunday many would have gone un noticed and accepted. Bbc radio 4 was very good this morning #
Email and web use 'to be watched' http://t.co/IjIbNzDN – so is this an April fools joke or is it real ? #
Ok daughters play room almost finished. Home she likes Mario http://t.co/n8ymIkNM #
given that people are now starting to realize that CC #'s can be recovered from consoles http://t.co/Gts7MvAf will trade in policies change #
by the way there are a whole load of other devices people trade in that sensitive information can be recovered from – your phone for example #
Canon is looking for a Privacy Manager based in London – https://t.co/3vbkeZpN – apply via the website or ping me for more info #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-03-26

Quentyn — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:42:00 +0000

OK got bored waiting for Samsung to release the official ICS on the galaxy S2, flashed it with the guide here http://t.co/ylfHoE9b #
what is scary about the @symantec report on data breaches http://t.co/MQqXPJOR users dont realise the impact of their data being leaked #
interesting top 5 banks on the spyeye trojan list are mostly German, top UK bank is lloydstsb at number 13 http://t.co/RmR5j06Y via @mikko #
I had forgotten just how good @AntiProject is, works like a dream on ICS on the galaxy S2 – if you havent had a play get it today #
I will attempt to stop writing in iambic pentameter #
ref data breaches, users will only start to take notice when they hit the mainstream media, till then it is the domain of geeks and lawyers #
speaking of mainstream media, the @richardpbacon program ref trolls is worth a watch http://t.co/i5J1D9rR iplayer http://t.co/QUhij3nT #
BBC seem to have an infosec theme going on at the moment, Bang goes the theory next week is all on infosec http://t.co/zRyoWkt6 PVR set #
and remember people *your* users will have watched these programs so why not use discussion of them as part of your education plans ? #
ref employeers asking for facebook passwords http://t.co/IcWcoamJ – scary and possibly illegal in many EU countries thankfully #
BTW what does an interviewer do if you dont have a FB account ? bit hard getting my credentials for facebook ) #
RT @RobHale77: UK Student Loans company exposes 8,000 applicant's email addresses: http://t.co/FdN7q3MW #databreach another bcc / cc error #
so are #databreach costs going up or down ? the headlines seem confused http://t.co/zZfYEsXR #
"They’re theJersey Shore of the exploit trade.” http://t.co/0xsaw1QB if you read one link today make it this one #depressing #
if you are in C London on the 27th and want to come to Canon's Consumerisation event register here http://t.co/ZmeEMuwX #
Canon are not only exhibiting at #infosec12 but I am also presenting as well http://t.co/0XHFuOJI – really looking forwards to this #
Just got a typical 419 email with a suspicious pdf attachment . have the 419ers started to dabble in APT ? #
Just had squirrel for lunch. Absolutely delicious #
So what has the Information Commissioner got against local councils? – SC Magazine UK http://t.co/t6A7V9kq + some quotes from yours truly #
Really poor angrybirds scores on the apple devices in the apple store… Must be due to lack of practise as it is non free on apple #
A bbq in March ? Err yes still snowing in Finland but it is 20 deg here in London #
http://t.co/VojTOTJp cleartext passwords http://t.co/ryfyjvII via @dazzlepod #
if anyone is at the London Geek Girl forensics dinner tonight http://t.co/98XrmlCC ping me and we can meet up #
for those who haven't seen the BBC Wikileaks documentary "Secret life of a superpower" grab it here http://t.co/C85rxHJE ( Iplayer) its good #
there are some people that when you talk to them leave you with a smile and feeling fortified. Cherish them #
Audit companies, when you audit a client do you look at the print environment?if not why not?there are checklists here http://t.co/kQUjfDnA #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-03-26

Quentyn — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:42:00 +0000

OK got bored waiting for Samsung to release the official ICS on the galaxy S2, flashed it with the guide here http://t.co/ylfHoE9b #
what is scary about the @symantec report on data breaches http://t.co/MQqXPJOR users dont realise the impact of their data being leaked #
interesting top 5 banks on the spyeye trojan list are mostly German, top UK bank is lloydstsb at number 13 http://t.co/RmR5j06Y via @mikko #
I had forgotten just how good @AntiProject is, works like a dream on ICS on the galaxy S2 – if you havent had a play get it today #
I will attempt to stop writing in iambic pentameter #
ref data breaches, users will only start to take notice when they hit the mainstream media, till then it is the domain of geeks and lawyers #
speaking of mainstream media, the @richardpbacon program ref trolls is worth a watch http://t.co/i5J1D9rR iplayer http://t.co/QUhij3nT #
BBC seem to have an infosec theme going on at the moment, Bang goes the theory next week is all on infosec http://t.co/zRyoWkt6 PVR set #
and remember people *your* users will have watched these programs so why not use discussion of them as part of your education plans ? #
ref employeers asking for facebook passwords http://t.co/IcWcoamJ – scary and possibly illegal in many EU countries thankfully #
BTW what does an interviewer do if you dont have a FB account ? bit hard getting my credentials for facebook ) #
RT @RobHale77: UK Student Loans company exposes 8,000 applicant's email addresses: http://t.co/FdN7q3MW #databreach another bcc / cc error #
so are #databreach costs going up or down ? the headlines seem confused http://t.co/zZfYEsXR #
"They’re theJersey Shore of the exploit trade.” http://t.co/0xsaw1QB if you read one link today make it this one #depressing #
if you are in C London on the 27th and want to come to Canon's Consumerisation event register here http://t.co/ZmeEMuwX #
Canon are not only exhibiting at #infosec12 but I am also presenting as well http://t.co/0XHFuOJI – really looking forwards to this #
Just got a typical 419 email with a suspicious pdf attachment . have the 419ers started to dabble in APT ? #
Just had squirrel for lunch. Absolutely delicious #
So what has the Information Commissioner got against local councils? – SC Magazine UK http://t.co/t6A7V9kq + some quotes from yours truly #
Really poor angrybirds scores on the apple devices in the apple store… Must be due to lack of practise as it is non free on apple #
A bbq in March ? Err yes still snowing in Finland but it is 20 deg here in London #
http://t.co/VojTOTJp cleartext passwords http://t.co/ryfyjvII via @dazzlepod #
if anyone is at the London Geek Girl forensics dinner tonight http://t.co/98XrmlCC ping me and we can meet up #
for those who haven't seen the BBC Wikileaks documentary "Secret life of a superpower" grab it here http://t.co/C85rxHJE ( Iplayer) its good #
there are some people that when you talk to them leave you with a smile and feeling fortified. Cherish them #
Audit companies, when you audit a client do you look at the print environment?if not why not?there are checklists here http://t.co/kQUjfDnA #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-03-19

Quentyn — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:42:00 +0000

I love that the WSJ has to tell you how to pronounce "Xavier" (HAH'-vee-ehr) http://t.co/N0rZpSHa #thisnewspaperiswaterproofandchewable #
I remember a time when confusing CC and BCC was an embarrassing mistake.. now it is a matter for the ICO ? http://t.co/0pGa08ex #
when I read some data loss undertakings I worry that "common sense" is being ignored in favour of policy creation #
was interested to read http://t.co/QGKfAn9A malware is not the problem, data loss is. Malware as No1 issue is a very 90's thought process #
ref previous tweet, look at viruses today – most are written for Win32, mobile platform is *far* more diversified and controlled #
today is a ranty day…. and it is on 10:44 #
I would be very curious to see the security implications of unprinting http://t.co/nPsJw4zs – is it really gone ? #
whilst a lot of mobile malware concentrates on Banking info and SMS, what about airline checkin apps, *loads* of useful info in there #
ie I regularly enter, DOB, Passport number + expiry + frequent flyer, real name, nationality into my phone for speedy checkin at the airport #
to update the android version my samsung galaxy I need to register for a samsung account ? err ? bad samsung #
remember people, if you dont give a company the information… they cant leak what they dont have #
ooh, didnt know I could get google to send an SMS everytime someone tries to login as me, shiny ! #
have you noticed that people are quite cavalier about risk when the impact of it is not on their budget ? #
RT @Warwick_Ashford: How to prepare for proposed EU data protection regulation http://t.co/xgVtL9qB <~ read this one #
The new rdp exploit should make for a fun weekend … #
happy St Patricks day all, going to see if the C London parade is still on #
a very belated #FF to @dlitchfield @Graeme_Stewart @jameslyne @hvcco @Warwick_Ashford @RobHale77 @ErrataRob @paperghost all worth a follow #