This week, Apple published their security updates for the month of July. These patches fix many security flaws in all Apple's operating systems, including serious remote code execution vulnerabilities. The iOS update in particular fixes a well-publicized vulnerability called BroadPwn, which could allow attackers to take over any iPhone if they are within wireless range. Watch … [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.
Black Hat Badge Puzzle Challenge – Daily Security Byte
Every summer, tens of thousands of hackers and information security enthusiasts make a journey to the Last Vegas strip for the Black Hat and DEF CON security conferences. Most of them are there to see the top researchers share their latest discoveries (and sometimes drop 0day). However, a select few spend the weekend trying to decipher DEF CON's Badge Challenge. At DEF CON, the … [Read more...]
Myspace Account Hijack – Daily Security Byte
Do you remember Myspace? I had all but forgotten this old social network (now music streaming site?) until I learned that anyone can hijack your Myspace account with three easily attainable pieces of information. In her blog post, a UK security expert shares how she could take over your account if she knows your name and date of birth. Watch today's video to learn more about … [Read more...]
Verizon Pin Leak – Daily Security Byte
Another company has leaked millions of customer records. This time, however, hackers weren't to blame. Rather, a company partnering with Verizon placed these records in a publicly available Amazon AWS S3 bucket, where anyone with the right URL could access them. Sometimes, simply misconfigurations create huge security problems. Watch the video below for a few more details about … [Read more...]
July Patches and NTLM 0day – Daily Security Byte
It never fails. Well... almost never. The second Tuesday is both Microsoft and Adobe's monthly security Patch Day. If you administer any products from these vendors, it's time to assess the severity of these updates, and test and deploy the critical ones as soon as you can. Watch the video below for details on which products received updates, as well as highlights about a … [Read more...]
