Recently, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has warned that attackers are more aggressively targeting enterprise resource management (ERP) systems. Watch today's video to learn what those are, and why they are targeted. You'll also hear a few tips for keeping your ERP system safe. Episode Runtime: 2:43 Direct YouTube … [Read more...]
Exobot Leaked – Daily Security Byte
When malware source code leaks, you can expect increases in attacks. This week, Bleeping Computer warned that the source code for a pretty capable Android banking trojan, Exobot, has leaked. At least two respected security teams have verified the malicious code. Watch today's video to learn more about this leak, and what you can do to avoid this sort of Android … [Read more...]
Prepare for Chrome Update – Daily Security Byte
Six month ago I warned you about upcoming changes in the way Google Chrome handles non-HTTPS sites. Today is the day for that update. Chrome users, watch today's video to know what to expect with the popular browser today, and why you might see "Not Secure" more often than you expect. Episode Runtime: 1:34 Direct YouTube … [Read more...]
Robot Vacuum Spies – Daily Security Byte
Is your robot vacuum spying on you? If you have a certain model Diqee one, maybe. In today's video, I cover a significant vulnerability in a Roomba knockoff that could give a wireless attacker full control of your cute little IoT robot. Watch below, and check the references for details. Episode Runtime: 2:21 Direct YouTube … [Read more...]
Sextortion Scam Spam – Daily Security Byte
A few weeks ago a friend of mine contacted me about a concerning email one of their friends had received. The email claimed that a hacker had hijacked their computer, gathered some embarrassing and compromising video of them from their webcam, and threatened to share it with their friends if they didn't send $1900 USD in Bitcoin. The email also shared one of the victim's real … [Read more...]
