Last week, some Gmail users found strange emails in their sent folders, and assumed their accounts had been hijacked. While these emails were spam related, it turns out they showed up in the sent folder for non-malicious but strange reasons. Watch the video to learn more about this incident, and if you are one of the affected Gmail users, you don't have to worry about a … [Read more...]
Corey Nachreiner
Recognized as a thought leader in IT security, Nachreiner spearheads WatchGuard's technology vision and direction. Previously, he was the director of strategy and research at WatchGuard. Nachreiner has operated at the frontline of cyber security for 16 years, and for nearly a decade has been evaluating and making accurate predictions about information security trends.
As an authority on network security and internationally quoted commentator, Nachreiner's expertise and ability to dissect complex security topics make him a sought-after speaker at forums such as Gartner, Infosec and RSA. He is also a regular contributor to leading publications including CNET, Dark Reading, eWeek, Help Net Security, Information Week and Infosecurity, and delivers WatchGuard's "Daily Security Byte" video on Facebook.
Apple’s April 2018 Patches – Daily Security Byte
Apple released a bunch of software updates for a few of their popular operating systems. The updates fix many security flaws in MacOS, iOS, and Safari, the worst of which allows an application to elevate its privilege on your computer. Watch the quick video below for more color, and make sure you update your apple products as soon as you can (or let the auto-updater do its … [Read more...]
The Fish Tank Casino Heist – Daily Security Byte
According to a Darktrace, hackers stole a casino's database through a fancy Internet of Things (IoT) fish tank. While the report doesn't really share much technical detail, it does suggest the hacker found some hole in the cloud-connected thermometer the fish tank used. Watch the YouTube video below for more detail, and to hear what you should do to better protect your IoT … [Read more...]
IE Doc 0day – Daily Security Byte
Late last week, researchers from a Chinese company called Qihoo 360 disclosed a new zero day Internet Explorer (IE) vulnerability. According to their report, attackers can exploit the flaw by sending you a Word document with specially embedded content. If you open such a document, it may execute code on your computer with your privileges. At the time of the video, Microsoft … [Read more...]
1000s of Hacked Web Sites – Daily Security Byte
According to a MalwareBytes researcher, hackers have hijacked thousands of legitimate web sites that use the WordPress, Joomla, and SquareSpace content management systems (CMS). Once these attackers gain access to these CMS systems, they inject malicious JavaScript into the sites that redirect unsuspecting victims to malicious downloads. Watch the video below to learn more … [Read more...]
