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threat modeling

Thinking like an attacker: risk, obscurity and the security mindset.

2022

Adversarial mindsets

Mar 17

What’s the absolute worst thing that could happen with your application? How could an adversary leverage that mistake to their advantage?

3 min · threat modeling
Why phishing attacks succeed

Mar 1

Phishing is all too common and far too successful, even today. What are some ways these scams succeed and how can you avoid them?

2 min · threat modeling
Security by obscurity

Feb 7

The weakest form of security is that obtained through obscurity – hiding what would otherwise be plainly found in hopes it’ll be missed.

3 min · networking · threat modeling
Lock picking can make you a better engineer

Jan 7

Learning to use a lock pick changes the way you see security and the way you think about code. It’s a great mental challenge and will help you build stronger, more secure systems.

3 min · threat modeling

2017

Why Phishing Attacks Succeed

May 16

It’s impossible to train consumers on appropriate security behavior when the real ways of interacting with a bank so closely resemble phishing attacks.

5 min · threat modeling

2014