Let's Encrypt is an organization that wants to help encrypt the web by offering CA validated SSL/TLS certificates for free. Unfortunately, attackers can also benefit from easy encryption. I support HTTPS everywhere, but you need to plan a way to secure your HTTPS traffic. Watch today's episode to learn how malvertisers are exploiting easy encryption to hide, and how you can … [Read more...]
Ironic Watering Hole Attack – Daily Security Byte EP. 191
Cybercrime; Is it out of control? Yes! When attackers hijack your news site to serve malware from your cyber crime article, it probably is a bit out of control. Watch today's video to learn what I'm talking about, and how you might protect yourself from legitimate web sites unknowingly spreading malware. (Episode Runtime: 3:28) Direct YouTube … [Read more...]
Fantasy Football Malvertising – Daily Security Byte EP. 175
Whether you're talking about soccer in Europe, or U.S. football in the states, fantasy football leagues have become very popular lately, which is why criminal hackers have noticed and might start targeting them. Today's video talks about how a popular UK fantasy football site has become infecting with evil malvertising. Watch below to learn how you can protect yourself from … [Read more...]
A Dozen Microsoft Updates – Daily Security Byte EP. 174
If you use Microsoft or Adobe products—as the majority of computer users do—it's that time again... Patch Day. For November's Patch Day, Microsoft released a dozen bulletins fixing many flaws in their most popular products. Watch today's video for the quick highlights about these and Adobe's updates. UPDATE: As gung-ho as I am about applying patches quickly, there have been … [Read more...]
Emergency Shockwave Update – Daily Security Byte EP. 167
If you use Adobe Shockwave, it's time to patch. This week, Adobe released an out-of-cycle update fixing a critical flaw in the popular multimedia player. Watch the video to learn more, including why I recommend against Shockwave. (Episode Runtime: 1:10) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFKIM8k8nf8 EPISODE REFERENCES: Adobe releases out of cycle … [Read more...]