Over the past few months, the Coast Guard has surprisingly issued cyber security alerts to commercial vessels. Between targeted phishing campaigns and run-of-the-mill malware, even boats seems to be under digital bombardment. Watch today’s video to learn more about these recent Coast Guard cyber warnings and what a general business or netizen might learn from them. Episode … [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.
July 2019 Patch Day – Security Byte
Hey friends! It’s that time again. As the second week of every month rolls around, IT admins around the world get ready for the endless patching cycle… or at least that’s what I hope you do to avoid succumbing to old vulnerabilities. As always, this Tuesday was Microsoft and Adobe Patch Day. Microsoft released a bunch of updates for all current versions of Windows (and other … [Read more...]
Beware MSP Targeted Attacks – Security Byte
In the past two weeks, sophisticated threat actors have targeted managed service providers (MSPs) and Cloud service providers (CSPs), intending to install ransomware within their infrastructure and customer base. Often, these attacks specifically target products and services MSPs use, such as ConnectWise/Kaseya software, the Webroot Management Console, RDP services and more. If … [Read more...]
MSPs Beware: Attackers Targeting MSP Infrastructure to Install Ransomware
In the past two weeks, sophisticated threat actors have targeted managed service providers (MSPs) and Cloud service providers (CSPs), intending to install ransomware within their infrastructure and customer base. Often, these attacks specifically target products and services MSPs use, such as ConnectWise/Kaseya software, the Webroot Management Console, RDP services and more. … [Read more...]
Facebook Stores Passwords in the Clear – Security Byte
Man… Facebook just can’t catch a break when it comes to negative news around security or privacy. Recently, they had to publicly disclose that they stored millions of their users passwords in the clear, though only within their internal network. The good news is this is not a breach. This is something they found and disclosed themselves before any attackers took advantage of … [Read more...]
