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Rombertik Destruction – Daily Security Byte EP.76

May 6, 2015 By Corey Nachreiner

Last year I predicted an increase in destructive malware, and with the Sony Pictures breach we’re certainly seeing signs that this prediction is coming true. Today, researchers at Cisco’s Talos have found yet another malware variant that continues this trend. Watch today’s Byte to learn about Rombertik’s destruction and evasive capabilities, and to learn how to protect your network from these kinds of destructive threats.

 

(Episode Runtime: 5:15)

Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlUqzwHMjDY

EPISODE REFERENCES:

  • Cisco’s Talos group research on Rombertik – Cisco
  • General article on Rombertik – The Register

— Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept)

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