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Integrate security into every phase of the supply chain and software development to protect against evolving cyber threats in an increasingly connected world.
Apple AirTags Used to Stalk Victims
A gadget used to help people find their keys can also be used to help potential stalkers track their victims. Matt Barnett talks to NBC 10 Philadelphia about the real threat Apple AirTags pose when in the wrong hands.
FOUR-X Day Work week
Why is it tremendously difficult to differentiate work from home, when you work from home? It seems to us that the blurred lines between our jobs and our personal lives have accelerated burnout without accelerating productivity. Starting in February, SEVN-X will be implementing a 4-day workweek to best serve our internal and external customers.
Recording Physical Security Engagements
Matt Barnett recaps the tools used in 2021 by SEVN-X to capture their physical security engagements.
The Impact of the Log4j Vulnerability
Matt Barnett talks to NBC 10 about the recent Log4j vulnerability affecting millions of implementations around the world and its potential impact on consumers.
007x - Physical Security Tradecraft
NBC 10 Philadelphia joins up with SEVN-X to learn how we put physical security measures to the ultimate test by executing a real break-in, just like the bad guys. All to keep your staff, infrastructure, and data safe.
Physical Security: Breaking Down the Break-in
A critical component to effective cybersecurity is effective physical security of our information security assets. In this episode of the 7XFiles, Matt Barnett sits down with Keith Pachulski in New Orleans to discuss various aspects of physical security.
How to Bypass Azure Conditional Access
Attackers are using this trick to bypass conditional access rules in Azure. In this episode of the #7XFiles, Matt Barnett walks you through the tactic and the remediation necessary to close this gap in your environment.
Creating Forensic Images of APFS Drives
Matt Barnett walks you through creating a forensic copy of an APFS drive.
Hacking the Pipeline Ft. Brett Hodges of Cyberblack
Matt Barnett and Founder and CEO of Cyberblack, Brett Hodges, analyze the Colonial Pipeline attack in the weeks since the massive shutdown caused fuel prices to surge and incited panic buying across the country. This episode of the 7X Files digs into what we can learn from this attack and what can you do to ensure your organization isn’t the next victim.
Social Media & Identity Theft
Matt Barnett chats with NBC 10 Philadelphia about the dangers of identity theft on social media and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim.
7 Steps to Secure Your Cloud
If you are just getting into the cloud or finally circling back around to your cloud's security, Matt Barnett offers 7 (of course) tips to help get you started.
Building A Password Cracker in AWS
Ever wanted to use all that AWS compute power for something fun? How about cracking passwords? In this post, I'll walk you through building a formidable cloud-hosted password cracking rig.
Linux Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2021-3156)
A newly-discovered vulnerability allows for privilege escalation on the linux command line. BLUF: The exploit hasn't been released (yet) but the patch is out. So patch now (sudo 1.9.5p2).
The Other Pandemic: Ransomware
As the world struggles to contain COVID-19, it is also waging war on another virus. Ransomware continues to plague organizations and with devastating impact at times. SEVN-X and the FBI spoke with NBC Philadelphia about the continued threat ransomware poses to organizations and consumers.
Last Minute Shopping PSA
SEVN-X spoke with NBC 10 Philadelphia to offer a few last minute shopping tips to avoid scams and becoming a victim this holiday season—in a year when almost all commerce has been online.
COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
The latest Internet scams are following the release, distribution, and administration of the COVID-19 Vaccines. Matt Barnett spoke with NBC10 about the dangers of these scams, how to protect yourself, and where to source your information to stay safe.
Shopping Black Friday and Cyber Monday Safely
With the pandemic still in full force, many retailers are turning to the Internet—and so are the scammers. While there are a lot of deals to be had online this year, there are a few pitfalls to keep an eye out for. Matt Barnett shared tips for staying safe this shopping season with NBC10 Philadelphia. Here's what he recommended.
Let's Talk Ransomware
Many organizations find themselves in a position where customers are asking for an independent certification”
Phishing, Ransomware, Breaches: Protect Your Organization
Securing our resources is critical. This blog will highlight what companies – both big and small – can do now, and in the future, to help protect their information assets.