Nowadays, each week has more information security news that we used to have each month. If you find yourself falling behind, and need a shortcut to stay informed, this is the weekly video for you. Every Monday, I summarize our daily security video from last week. Today's episode covers a new Android malware variant, an iOS zero day that's bad for the industry, a couple … [Read more...]
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Auto-rooting Android Malware – Daily Security Byte EP. 172
Can Android malware burrow so deep that it's impossible to remove from your device? Today's episode covers three new Android malware samples that automatically root your device and cause a lot of mayhem. Some think you'd have to buy a new phone to get rid of these samples. Watch the video to see what I think. (Episode Runtime: 2:55) Direct YouTube … [Read more...]
StageFright Affects Most Androids – Daily Security Byte EP.119
Stagefright is a new Android vulnerability that's serious enough to deserve its fancy marketing name. As one security pundit said, "It's the Heartbleed of mobile vulnerabilities." Attackers can leverage this dangerous flaw against 95% of Android devices simply by sending you a text message with a specially crafted file. You don't even have to interact with the message for the … [Read more...]
Gazon Android Worm – Daily Security Byte EP.37
Are you an Android user? If so you'll probably want to know about the new worm that spreads via texts, and has infected over 4000 US users. Press play to learn more. (Episode Runtime: 1:43) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV-E7EojS3M EPISODE REFERENCES: Gazon: Android malware SMSs Amazon card scam - AdaptiveMobile — Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept) … [Read more...]
Sniffin' Android VPN – WSWiR Episode 92
Energetic Bear APTs, Bugged Browsers, and Trojaned Extension Another week, another pile of scary sounding security stories. But don't freak out... If you know how to protect yourself, you can easily avoid most of these vulnerabilities and issues. Enjoy another episode of WatchGuard Security Week in Review for a quick recap of the Infosec news from the week, and what to do about … [Read more...]