WatchGuard’s Q1 2017 Internet Security Report found that two out of the top-ten most popular malware threats were malicious JavaScript. That’s right, while JavaScript may be well known for its many handy, legitimate uses, it’s also a popular obfuscation method that can allow cybercriminals to stealthily deliver malware via email or the web. Why is it so popular? One major … [Read more...]
Packet Capture on AWS ~ New Solutions to Old Problems
Security professionals often attach a packet capture security appliance to a span port on hardware network equipment to capture network packets in a data center. On AWS customers do not have access to span ports and physical networking equipment. This led some security professionals to believe it is not possible to implement a packet capture solution on AWS. In fact, packet … [Read more...]
Story of a Instagram Hacker – Daily Security Byte
In today's video, I recommend a great article. In a Wired BackChannel story, Negar Mottahedeh wrote about his experience having his unique Instagram account hacked. He talks about the steps he took to get in communication with his hacker, and the interesting relationship they developed thereafter. While he doesn't really learn what steps the attacker took to hijack his account, … [Read more...]
DNA Malware? – Daily Security Byte
Late last week, headlines popped up talking about malware delivered by strands of DNA. If you were wondering, "Is this true, and how the heck can DNA deliver malware?" then you've come to the right place. In today's video, I talk about the latest information security research to come out of the University of Washington, and whether or not you should worry about it. While I … [Read more...]
Don’t Forget August Patch Day – Daily Security Byte
Last week, I couldn't make many videos due to travel and offsite business meetings. One of the topics I missed was Microsoft and Adobe's monthly Patch Day, which falls on the second Tuesday of every month. Hopefully, you've already fallen into a regular cadence of patching each month after Microsoft and Adobe release their cyclical security updates. However, if you haven't … [Read more...]
