Adobe just released a new Flash update Tuesday, but researchers have already found sophisticated threat actors leveraging a new zero day Flash exploit in the wild. Trend Micro, one of our security partners, found the Pawn Storm attackers leveraging this new Flash exploit. Watch today's video to learn when the next patch will come out, and what to do in the meantime. UPDATE: … [Read more...]
Patch Day Improves Browser Security – Daily Security Byte EP.157
As boring and repetitive as it may seem, patching is one of the most effective things you can do to improve your security. That's why I suggest you keep up with Microsoft Patch Day on the second Tuesday of every month. Today, I quickly highlight Microsoft's October security updates, so that you know the types of holes you'll be patching. I even throw in an Adobe update as an … [Read more...]
Lots of Apple Hacks- WSWiR Episode 165
If you have no time to keep up with security news, but do want to know about the most concerning threats, our weekly video was made for you. It summarizes the biggest infosec stories each week (which I also cover in daily videos), and shares tips to protect your organization. Today's episode includes a couple of Apple software related threats, a new ATM malware variant, and … [Read more...]
Critical Flash Patch – Daily Security Byte EP.148
Adobe usually follows Microsoft Patch Tuesday, and releases updates on the second Tuesday of each month. However, yesterday they released a critical, out-of-cycle Flash update fixing 23 vulnerabilities. Watch today's video to learn how severe these vulnerabilities are, and what you should do. (Episode Runtime: 1:45) Direct YouTube … [Read more...]
Adult Ransomware and Hacked WhatsApp – WSWiR Episode 164
Do you have little time for security news, but wish you could keep abreast of the latest threats? In that case, our weekly summary video can help. Every Monday, we summarize last week's infosec news for you, often in under ten minutes. This week's show includes Microsoft and Adobe patches, some adult-themed mobile ransomware, and a sneaky new malware command and control … [Read more...]