FREE Game Download: PC Defender

To help promote my blog a little I've decided to start making a few security-themed games.

The first game I'm releasing is "PC Defender".

The game is very simple - but provides increasing levels of difficulty as you continue to play.

Your "ship" is your anti-virus software.  Your mission is to eradicate as much malware as possible.

It's a silly yet addictive game.  I hope you enjoy it!

You can download the game here.

The game was created using "Game Maker".  As always...be sure to scan with anti-virus any file you download from the Internet.

Guest Post: Ransomware Threat Escalates Worldwide (from @pentesttraining)

The following is a guest post submitted to Caffeine Security. The owner of Caffeine Security is not responsible for its content.

Consumers face a growing malware threat that echoes the fear and helplessness of a kidnapping. The latest malware ploy, called ransomware, literally holds a user’s data hostage. In return for the promise of unlocking the computer or cell phone, digital kidnappers demand money or potentially lucrative information. Experts estimate that ransomware netted criminals over $5 million in 2012 alone.

Caffeine Security Blogging On The Go!

I recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1".  I also purchased a bluetooth keyboard to accompany it.

This means I'll be able to blog on  the go, and hopefully provide even more content on a regular basis!

Stay tuned, and I'll soon provide a list of the security related software I've loaded.