On this week’s episode of The 443 – Security Simplified, we cover a vulnerability in a popular video game that recently came to Android and the latest in the seemingly never-ending cycle of data breaches. Then, we shed some light on a sector of IoT that doesn’t seem to garner as much attention as hacked cameras and medical equipment, but still poses security risks to companies. … [Read more...]
Marc Laliberte
Marc Laliberte is a Sr. Security Analyst at WatchGuard Technologies. Marc joined the WatchGuard team in 2012. Specializing in networking security technologies, Marc’s responsibilities include researching and reporting on modern information security trends.
With speaking appearances and regular contributions to online IT publications, Marc is a thought leader providing security guidance to all levels of IT personnel.
Twitter: @XORRO_
Beyond Bitcoin
If you aren’t familiar with cryptocurrency and haven’t already read our cryptocurrency primer, now would be a good time to do so. In the primer, we go over the basics of cryptocurrency using Bitcoin, the first and most famous coin, as an example. Bitcoin was the first true cryptocurrency, and it is still to this day the most valuable one both in terms of price per coin and … [Read more...]
Hacking Outside the Box
This week on The 443 – Security Simplified, we cover the DNC phishing scare that triggered an alert to the FBI, and a targeted ransomware attack demanding hundreds of thousands of dollars in payment. We then talk about a few outside the box hacks where researchers discovered unique ways to compromise potential targets. … [Read more...]
A Cryptocurrency Primer
By now you’ve probably heard of BitCoin and maybe even a few other cryptocurrencies. The cryptocurrency industry skyrocketed in popularity through the end of last year, fueling a surge that saw Bitcoin reach $20,000 per coin and several other altcoins (cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin) reach their own all-time highs. While the markets may have cooled, the buzz around … [Read more...]
More Wi-Fi Troubles
On this week's episode of The 443 - Security Simplified, we cover a new vulnerability in the WPA2 Wi-Fi standard and the re-release of the MANA wireless hacking toolkit. Marc and Corey also highlight their favorite talks from the DEF CON hacker conference in Las Vegas including attacks against enterprise blockchain, Nintendo systems, and even science itself. … [Read more...]
