Last week, a leaked memo from Boeing management informed the world that the top airplane manufacturer had gotten infected by the old WannaCry ransomworm. Since then, Boeing has downplayed the attack, saying it didn't affect production and is under control. Nonetheless, information security pundits wonder how such a large enterprise, which should have the best security controls … [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.
Shady iOS QR Codes – Daily Security Byte
If you're flown recently, and checked in with a mobile app, you probably know what a QR code is—the digital looking square graphic used to represent some specific data. These digital codes replace the UPC bar codes from yesteryear (or really, yester-decade?). In any case, most mobile devices now come with built in QR code readers so your mobile devices can interpret these codes … [Read more...]
Hawking 419 Scam – Daily Security Byte
Today's video is unique in that it's a response to one of our viewers request to cover a story they found. This viewer noticed a great post on the MalwareBytes blog detailing a new 419 email scam that uses Stephen Hawking's death as its hook. I find all email scams despicable, but using such a well-regarded person's death to con people out of their money or identity is … [Read more...]
AMD Responds to CTS – Daily Security Byte
In an earlier video, I told you how a research organization called CTS disclosed thirteen vulnerabilities in AMD processors. However, there were a lot of strange factors around this disclosure. Though one other 3rd party security researcher did verify the flaws existed, CTS only gave AMD 24 hours before going to the press, they didn't share any technical details, they claimed … [Read more...]
Remembering Adrian Lamo – Daily Security Byte
This Daily Security Byte is a little different. Last week, an infamous grey hat hacker, Adrian Lamo, passed away. In today's video, I share a little about his hacks and life for those that don't know about him. While Lamo didn't always follow the rules, he did work hard to improve the security of other organizations, and made an impact on the industry and my own thoughts about … [Read more...]
