In today's extra short daily vlog I recommend a free security tool rather than cover the InfoSec news. If you use Chrome, watch the video to learn how Password Alert can inform you of phishing attempts. (Episode Runtime: 1:02) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYuJN8H6Dog EPISODE REFERENCES: Google releases a Chrome extension to protect you from phishing … [Read more...]
Patches, Patches Everywhere – Daily Security Byte EP.66
I thought I'd only have to cover Microsoft Patch Day today, but Adobe, Oracle, and Google also came along for the ride. Patching is one of the easiest and most practical ways you can improve your network's security. Watch today's video to learn of all the products you should update. (Episode Runtime: 2:18) Direct YouTube … [Read more...]
Google vs. CNNIC – Daily Security Byte EP.58
Google has discovered unauthorized digital certificates being used in a SSL man-in-the-middle attacks in Egypt. They tracked the certs to CNNIC and decided to remove the popular Chinese certificate authority from Chrome's trust chain. Watch the video for more details. (Episode Runtime: 2:37) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKUs-kLKa50 EPISODE … [Read more...]
FREAK affects Windows – Daily Security Byte EP.39
I warned you about the FREAK SSL vulnerability on Tuesday. It turns out it affects Windows too. Learn how to mitigate the issue, and get an update on how WatchGuard's products are affected in the video below. (Episode Runtime: 1:56) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZNdJfMZnik EPISODE REFERENCES: FREAK affects Windows too - Microsoft Advisory — Corey … [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...]